Inside the Wigwam: The Early History of Camp’s “Hub of Activity”
[su_image_carousel source=”media: 16209″ crop=”21:9″ arrows=”no” dots=”no” outline=”no”] Now regarded as the central building at Camp, the Wigwam is a staple of the Arcadia experience. It’s where Campers check in when they first arrive for vacation; participate in ping-pong tournaments, play cards, and work puzzles; and enjoy an ice cream cone while visiting with friends and […]
Volunteer With Heart by Jennifer Powell
I came to know and love Camp Arcadia almost nine years ago and back then, I had no idea a place could hold so much significance for me. I remember that first year, the last day, standing in front of the patio gazing north towards the bluffs, crisp yellow sun on my back, lake wind […]
Abundant Mercy: An Ash Wednesday Devotion
Written by Sarah Olson Each year, just as the promises of springtime and new life begin to stir around us, Ash Wednesday arrives, bringing with it the sobering invitation to journey once again with Jesus to the cross. It’s a meeting of opposites: life and death. The ashes on our foreheads remind us of our […]
Thank You, Thrivent Choice Donors!
We were recently notified that Thrivent Financial has recognized Camp Arcadia as one of the top ten recipients of Thrivent Choice Dollars for the year. Camp Arcadia received $14, 672 in Thrivent Choice Dollars designated in 2021. Since we began receiving Thrivent Choice Dollars in 2010, Camp Arcadia has received $182,900 in total- what an […]
Formation of the LCA Panel Discussion
Recorded in the early 2000s, this panel discussion features former Lutheran Camp Association board members discussing the formation of the LCA. Panelists include former board members Tom Jass & Dick Blum; former presidents Paul Kunz, Frank Miller, & Bud Weber; and former camp director, Tom Droege & wife Esther, who played a key role in […]