Bates Family Legacy Story
My family first came to Camp Arcadia sight unseen in the late ‘60s, knowing next to nothing about Camp or its history. As a young boy, I immediately fell in love with the lake, the beach, all the activities that Camp offered, and ice cream in the Trading Post! Since then, our family has come […]
2021 Season Update
The snow is melting and spring is right around the corner. The Camp Arcadia team is working hard to prepare for the 2021 season and are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to serve you. Here is an update on Camp Arcadia’s season including the impact of COVID-19, registrations, staffing, the Arcadia experience, financial situation and lake […]
From the Belly – A Lenten Devotion by Pastor Matt Hoffmann
I’ve always loved the Prophet Jonah. When I was a child, he had the best coloring book pages. When I got older, I loved reading Father Mapple’s sermon in Moby Dick talking about how an “oily calmness floats out from the east, and the sea is still,” the moment Jonah is thrown into the sea. […]
Camp Arcadia Announces Plans for “Lite” 2021 Season
Camp Arcadia’s leadership, the Lutheran Camp Association board of directors, and the Camp management team has made the decision to reduce our capacity for all of our retreats for the 2021 season. This transition to a reduced capacity “Lite” model is done with the safety of our guests and staff in the forefront of our […]
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus – Advent Devotion by Jess McCallum
I’ve been eager for the season of Advent. It’s one of my favorite times of the year, particularly in the Church year. It’s the reset, the start of the next Church season, and a season all about hoping, waiting and anticipating. Outside the church, it’s that in between time; the celebration and fun of Thanksgiving […]