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 walked up the sidewalk in front of the Inn, we ran into another couple who had attended our church, but moved Ohio a few years […]
Remembering Don Lohrentz
Don Lohrentz, longtime Camper and former LCA President and Board Member, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Arcadia after spending a wonderful week here with all four of his children. A graduate of Valparaiso University and Northwestern University (MBA), Don had a long and successful career at Northern Illinois Gas Company and […]
Camp Arcadia Seeks New Assistant Director
Camp Arcadia is starting our search for a new Assistant Director (AD). Our current AD, Jess Knoll, will be moving on after the season ends in October. (Read more about this.) While we are saddened to see Jess go, we are excited for who God will provide to fill this position. We are looking for […]
Preserving Maritime History: Jim Tondu’s Replica of the Minnehaha
Thanks to Jim Tondu’s generous donation, Camp Arcadia is proud to display a hand-made replica of the Minnehaha. For almost nine months, Jim Tondu worked to craft the model that we now have on display above the fireplace inside the Inn Lobby.
Announcing Jess Knoll’s Final Season as Assistant Director
It is with both gratitude and sadness that we announce that this will be Jess Knoll’s final season as Camp Arcadia’s Assistant Director. After prayerful and thoughtful consideration with her husband Mitch, Jess has decided that her next right step is to transition out of her current role here at Camp Arcadia and into a […]