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The Spirit of Arcadia – Dr. Frank W. Miller
October 27, 1981 Today is our last day in the cottage for 1981 and we will be going through the familiar routine of closing for the winter. It’s time to go. The cottage was built for warm weather use and the last few days have been quite cold. Max, down at the service station, says […]
The Boss is Coming Back: An Easter Devotion by Rev. Thomas Eggold
In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton and 27 crewmembers sailed from Plymouth, England, on a ship named The Endurance. On January 18, 1915, after five months at sea, the ship became stuck in polar pack ice. The crew waited patiently for the ice to shift and release the boat, but after many days they realized that […]
Meet the 2023 Summer Staff
We’re thrilled to introduce you to the 2023 Summer Staff – an amazing group of young adults that God has assembled to serve at Camp Arcadia this summer! Join us in praying for them as they prepare for a summer of service and throughout the summer. (Interested in supporting an individual staff member in prayer […]
LCA Board of Directors Calls for Nominations
The LCA is calling for nominations of individuals interested in serving on the LCA Board of Directors. The LCA nominations committee will be accepting nominations for the slate through April 30, 2023. Nominate Yourself or a Fellow LCA Member The Lutheran Camp Association is governed by an 11-member board of directors which is made up […]
One Thing I Love About Camp Arcadia is…
Roses are red, and violets are blue… This Valentine’s Day, we’re hearing from you! What are the things about Camp RKD that fill hearts with love so naturally? We posed this question to some of your friends… If they missed something, add yours to the end! ———————————————————————— “I love the moment we’re in the car, […]
“Generous Peace” – A Poem by Linda Christenson
Day blends seamlessly into night here. There is no stark contrast or surprise of darkness as the sun makes its way toward horizon’s edge — no remarkable sign that evening has come and daytime activity must cease. And so, though maybe a little bit quieter now, activity continues as the full, regular sound of water […]
Why We Give: Mitch and Jess Knoll
Throughout November and December, we’re highlighting the stories of several supporters of Camp Arcadia’s ministry, why they give, and how. Mitch and Jess Knoll A couple who needs no introduction… but we’ll introduce them anyway! Jess has been serving on Camp Arcadia’s management team since 2016 – first as Program Director and now as Assistant […]
Hosanna, Hallelujah! Jesus, Coming Light, Draw Near: A Christmas Devotion by Shelly Schwalm
Hosanna, Hallelujah! Jesus, Coming Light, draw near. Early winter mornings are brutal, aren’t they? When I’m out of bed earlier than I’d like on a dark, 4-degree Minnesota morning, the dawn seems to drag its feet worse than I do and weighs differently. The people of the Bible were very acquainted with darkness. Darkness concealed […]
