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How You Helped Make 2020 A Success
We did it! In one of the most challenging years in Camp Arcadia’s almost 100 year history, you, the Arcadia family, stood up for Arcadia’s ministry and declared that it mattered. Equipped by God with faith, loyalty and determination, you were there with your prayers, encouragement, service, and gifts. As a result Camp Arcadia will […]
This Year I Need Christmas More Than Ever by Chip May
Maybe some years we can convince ourselves that “everything is okay”. Not 2020. Some years the glow of Christmas lights and shiny wrapping paper can distract us from the brokenness that surrounds us. Not 2020. The dumpster fire that was 2020 is undeniable. The fact that an activity called “doomscrolling”, where you scroll through your […]
Learning to Lean on the Lord
Shawnee Haseley first became connected with Camp Arcadia through attending a Teen Retreat in high school. In 2019 she served her first summer on staff as a member of the program department and returned for a second season, originally hired as a member of the program team with an event planning internship. While her internship […]
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 […]
Camp Arcadia 2021 Registration FAQ
Registration for the 2021 season opens on December 1, 2020! Click the picture above to watch the FAQ explanation with Camp Director, Chip May & Program Director, Jess McCallum! WHAT’S THE PLAN FOR 2021? It is our sincere hope and prayer that we can all be together at Camp Arcadia for the 2021 season. As […]
2020 LCA Annual Membership Meeting Recap
The Lutheran Camp Association annual membership meeting was held on Nov. 7 via Zoom. Thank you to all of the LCA members that voted for the LCA Board members and the Arcadia Foundation committee members. Incumbent board members Kristin Jass Armstrong and Kate Miller were re-elected for their second term. Jackie Spenner Bywater was elected […]
2021 Camp Arcadia Schedule
Starting on December 1, 2020 the Camp Arcadia website will reflect the new schedule and you will be able to register online for the 2021 season. May 28 – 31: Opening Weekend May 31 – June 4: Staff Training June 5 – 11: Mark Schulz – Summer Starter June 13 – 19: Travis Hartjen – […]
How Dirty Dancing with Jesus Can Set You Free by Chip May
This reflection on the 2020 season first appeared on Mockingbird Ministries website (mbird.com) on Oct. 27, 2020. It was written to an audience that is unfamiliar with Camp Arcadia’s ministry. It is late, almost midnight, and I call an emergency staff meeting. Sitting in a circle, as I prepare to speak with our 14 college-aged […]
