The Slide Must Go On

A Slippery Piece of Lakeview History Is Getting Ready for Its Next Ride Some camp traditions begin with a master plan. Others begin with a preschooler, a store-bought slip ’n slide and a few kitchen helpers who decided it looked like way too much fun Read More …

Lakeview Ministries Secures Historic $9.5 Million Matching Grant

New Lilly Endowment Inc. Award Paves Way for Extraordinary Impact Lakeview Ministries is thrilled to announce a new $9.5 million grant to South Central Lutheran Camp Association of Indiana in support of the camp ministry run by Lakeview Ministries. Lilly Endowment Inc. made the grant Read More …

The Work Behind the Wonder

Here at camp, we spend a lot of time thinking about the moments people see and feel right away: summer camp memories, weekend retreats, family laughter, faith conversations, and all the ways God works through outdoor ministry at camp. But behind every meaningful camp experience Read More …

Top 10 Lakeview Stories of 2025

Hey friends, As the year winds down, we’ve been thinking about all the moments that made this year what it was. Not the polished highlights.Not the spreadsheets.Not the numbers. Just the stuff that stuck. So here it is — not ranked because some are “better” Read More …

When a Summer Becomes a Calling: Meet Nathan “Baja” Carrigg

Some summers are fun. Some summers are memorable. But some summers quietly yet unmistakably change the trajectory of a life. For Nathan Carrigg—better known around Camp Lakeview as “Baja”—serving on summer staff wasn’t just a seasonal job. It became a calling that deepened his faith, reshaped Read More …

Deep Roots, Lasting Impact: Retreat Traditions at Lakeview

At Lakeview Ministries, retreats are more than just a quiet getaway. They’re opportunities for lasting impact. Over the years, schools, churches, and community groups have found a second home here at camp. These groups bring their unique traditions and stories, and together, we see how Read More …