Youth Recharges
Recharges are weekend youth retreats at Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp PACKED with fun, skits, campfires, games, fellowship, and growing in faith. Come discover the great God we serve, learn more about the Bible, and have a blast with others at camp! Scroll down for more info about dates, themes, what to bring, and more.
Youth Leader or Pastor? Click here for important information!
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Fall 2026:
“Above the Noise” - Colossians 3:1-2
Life is loud. Between constant notifications, busy schedules, endless news, and the pressure to keep up with everything around us, it can feel like we’re drowning in noise. But God invites us to lift our eyes above the chaos and hear His voice and see His perspective. At the recharge, youth will discover what it means to rise Above the Noise—to find God’s peace above the chaos, rest above the exhaustion of life, and confidence that God still reigns above the headlines and current events. As we quiet the noise and look to Him, we begin to see that our lives are not meaningless—God is calling each of us to a deeper purpose.
Fall 2026 Dates:
Nov. 6-8, 6th-9th Grade
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Nov. 13-15, 6th-9th Grade
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Nov. 20-22, 9th-12th Grade
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Spring 2027:
“Step by Step” - Colossians 2:6
Jesus said, “A good tree bears good fruit,” when describing the life of a Christian. Today, we might ask “I believe. Now what?” At the “Step by Step” recharge, campers will explore what life as a Christ-follower can look like. Campers will be equipped to develop personal devotional habits, prayer times, and Christ-centered conversations to help them trust more deeply in the good news of the gospel. A strong emphasis will also be placed on service to others, just as Jesus loved us and served us. Campers will leave with more confidence about how to walk by faith as they follow Jesus for a lifetime.
Confirmation Connection: Lord’s Prayer, Daily Faith Practices
Spring 2027 Dates:
April 2-4, 6th-9th Grade
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April 2-4, 9th-12th Grade
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April 9-11, 6th-9th Grade
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Additional Information:
What to Bring for the Weekend?
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Sleeping bag or Twin Sized sheets, pillow, towel
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Clothing, jacket, shoes that are good to run around in
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Toiletries- shampoo, toothbrush, soap, etc
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Bible, notebook, pen
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Necessary medications in original containers
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Money for the Camp Store (optional)
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Personal Water Bottle
PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME: Cell phones, pets, iPods/tablets, knives or weapons of any kind.
A note about cell phones: Cell phones and other personal electronics are NOT allowed for use during Recharge, so please leave them home. Any cell phones or personal electronics brought to camp will need to be turned into camp staff or the adult leader bringing the camper to camp. Please plan on directing any communication through the group leader for your church or camp staff.
Checking In:
Check in will go from 8:00pm to 9:30pm on Friday in our Welcome Center (GPS address 1102 Waska Dr Milford, IA 51351) or ( For Ingham, GPS 2258 450th Ave Wallingford, IA). We will ask just one group be in the Welcome Center at a time. Please leave all luggage in vehicles until after you have checked in.
Check Out is at 12:30 pm on Sunday.
Medications will be taken by the Camp Medic for the at check-in, so please bring medications inside. This includes over the counter meds, vitamins, and supplements. Please bring all medication in their original packaging.
Cost: $109 per student, $40 deposit required with registration
Questions?
Call 1-800-OKOBOJI or e-mail registrar@okoboji.org with any questions- we’re here to help!
