The Arcadia Foundation: A Brief History
In November of 1991, the Lutheran Camp Association created the Arcadia Foundation – an endowment to support the long-term sustainability and viability of Camp Arcadia. By this time, several endowment gifts had been made to the Lutheran Camp Association (including a gift from the Breimeiers in support of a nature education at Camp and a […]
Worth It: The Kaufman’s Legacy Builder Story
With a round trip easily adding six digits to the odometer – it would have to be worth it. And it is!! “Camp has been such a special part of our family’s lives,” shares Gina. “Our family has been coming to Camp for 25 years – since 1997. And we were first introduced by Todd […]
The Mystery of Smash
Written by: Stephanie Jass, author of Days Filled with Sunshine: 100 Years of Camp Arcadia Many people have asked me about surprising things I found while researching the 100th book. There are several answers, but the one that is both surprising AND mysterious concerns the Smash game. My siblings and I were avid Smash players […]
RKD Stories Episode 4: Serving with a Smile
Since 1922, Camp Arcadia has been a place of gathering and fellowship, filled with countless memories and moments. Those stories can be heard in the echo of waves lapping on the sandy shores, chatter from the patio, laughter in the Trading Post, or the gentle creak of a swing that accompanies silent reflection. But those […]
RKD Stories Episode 3 – Honoring the Weiherman Family
Since 1922, Camp Arcadia has been a place of gathering and fellowship, filled with countless memories and moments. Those stories can be heard in the echo of waves lapping on the sandy shores, the chatter from the patio, laughter in the Trading Post, or the gentle creak of a swing that accompanies silent reflection. But […]