A year-round Christian outdoor experience of growth, inspiration, and recreation.
As part of the “For Generations to Come” capital campaign, we were able to pave all the gravel roads at the Lakeview Villages, pave the Welcome Center parking area, and re-pave the hill leading down from the Camp Lakeview entrance. Praise God! Check out these
This series will cover stories related to celebrating 60 years of camp in 2025. Maredeth “Shazam” Sims is a Lakeview alumni who is helping to collect and share different pieces of camp history for all to enjoy. Some things never change: the smell of the
Every year at camp is full of a million stories, but as this year comes to an end, we wanted to take the chance to reflect on some of the stories that really made a difference this year at camp. We hope you enjoy reading
“Now that summer camp is over, how do you guys stay busy the rest of the year?” It’s a common question, one we get a lot here at Lakeview Ministries. Believe it or not, summer camp isn’t actually our busiest season!
Did you know that you can purchase items for camp in honor or in memory of someone you love? That’s just what Mary Anne Schneider, first grade teacher at White Creek Lutheran School in Columbus, did this spring. Together with her family, Mary Anne reached
I’m a big backpacker. I’ve gone on trips to the Red River Gorge in Kentucky, to Pictured Rocks and the Porcupine Mountains in upper Michigan, to the Superstition Mountains in North Carolina, and more. There’s a special sense of urgency when you’re packing for a
#10-Any time at camp is always a good time. #9-You’ve always wanted to try out a chain saw. #8-John Dobrinski is your favorite Lakeview staff member. #7-Those leaves aren’t going to rake themselves. #6-You’ve been watching a lot of episodes of “This Old House” and
Our program assistants have become such a hugely important part of allowing camp and this ministry to serve faithfully and well. And this group was truly a special one. A huge thanks to them and to all our program assistants that have served at camp over the years!
This picture of The Point was taken November 6, 2021 when I was taking a break between cooking breakfast and lunch for one of our favorite event groups, Sewing Friends, at the Village Lodge. The soft buzzing of sewing machines in the background replaced the chatter