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!
Fall 2025:
“Made to Worship” - Psalm 95:6
Worship. We use that word to talk about the church service, music, committees in the church, and more. But what is worship? How do we worship? Why do we worship? At the Fall Recharge we’ll be discussing these questions and more. Campers will walk away with a better understanding of worship from a biblical perspective and see how worship is woven into their everyday life. As campers worship in their congregations they will have a new understanding of each part of the worship service. Have fun watching skits featuring the formation of a Rock Band as they discover the hard way that they are “Made to Worship.”
Confirmation Connection: Worship Service, 1st Commandment
Fall 2025 Dates:
Oct. 17-19, 4th-6th Grade
Ingham Lake Bible Camp
Nov. 7-9, 6th-9th Grade
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
Nov. 14-16, 6th-9th Grade
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
Nov. 21-23, 9th-12th Grade
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
Spring 2026:
“I Believe” - Romans 1:16
We all hold beliefs about God, but it’s often hard to articulate those beliefs and explain them to others. The early church developed several creeds to help define the basic beliefs of Christianity. During the “I Believe” Recharge, campers will take a fresh look at the Apostle’s Creed and belief statements found therein. This will reinforce what many learn in confirmation, giving campers a solid rock on which to stand in their faith, and practical ways to share the Christian faith with someone else in a loving, non-threatening way. Then we can join Paul in saying that we, too, are “not ashamed.”
Confirmation Connection: Apostle’s Creed, Tools for sharing faith
Spring 2026 Dates:
March 27-29, 6th-9th Grade
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
March 27-29, 9th-12th Grade
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
April 10-12, 6th-9th Grade
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
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/MP3 players, 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!
