Remembering Lois Breimeier
Written by Dr. Stephanie J. Jass Longtime Cottage Colony resident and former staff member Lois (Klitzing) Breimeier passed away in February at the age of 97, and her long life […]
Remembering Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier
Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier, Camp Arcadia’s longest continuously-serving dean, was called home to heaven on February 27, 2025. We rejoice in the promise of eternal life through Christ, our […]
The Gift of Arcadia: An Open Letter from Dr. Tinetti to Chip May
In the early ’40s, Dr. Richard R. Caemmerer wrote open letters to Chief Weihermann, which were featured in The Walther League Messenger. (You can find copies of these letters in […]
A Piece of Heaven on Earth
Dale and Beth Durfey first came to Camp because of an invitation of friends from church (Trinity Lutheran – Lisle, IL) over 30 years ago. Beth recalls, “The moment we […]
More Than A Great View: The Brunes’ Camp Arcadia Story
In the days leading up to their first trip to Camp Arcadia, Allison and John Brune were starting to question their decision to spend the week. Though a good friend […]