Our Vision is to expand the reach of LOUMC to include new spaces for youth and adults so that LOUMC can be a competitive year-round destination where lives are impated through Christ.
Our Challenge
The Classrooms Building, the oldest structure at LOUMC was built in the 1940’s and continues to host 60% of summer youth. This facility is a summer-only building that was never intended to be used for lodging. Continuing viability of LOUMC requires a replacement facility.
PHASE 1
Anticipated Cost $2.6 Million
Lodging
96 beds in 8 dorm-style rooms, each room having a full restroom and locker area
Health Care
A professional area for all camp health needs
Program Space
Breakout space and meeting areas
Apartments
Lodging to house year-round and seasonal staff
Phase 2
Anticipated Cost $1.6 Million
Suite-Style Lodging
10 adult and family-friendly rooms
Worship
A worship space capable of accommodating up to 225 people
Multi-Purpose
Crafts, breakout space, meeting areas
Apartments
Retreat space for speakers and clergy
Phase 3
Anticipated Cost TBD
Multi-Purpose
Gym Area
Recreation
Indoor Pool & Water Areas
The Leadership At Lake Okoboji has Identified A List of Needs and Wants.
This includes the removal of the current Classrooms building and replacing what Classrooms is currently being used for.
NEEDS
120 Beds
- 96 camper beds in 12 rooms (twin bunk beds)
- Restroom and shower facilities in each room
24 Beds in 10 Adult Friendly/Suite-Style Rooms
- Queen/Queen, King, King/Twin bunks
- Restroom and shower facilities in each room
- Will be used for year-round adult retreat guests and summer staff lodging
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- 9 beds, 1 Queen single, 4 twin bunk beds
3 Breakout Spaces
- Worship/meeting area for up to 180 people.
- Smaller Conference Room with space for up to 40 people
- Multi-purpose area with room for 100 people
Apartment-Style Space For Housing Year-Round Staff
- Currently year-round staff share space with summer staff
Additional Parking
- Current parking is not sufficient for the anticipated increase in usage
WANTS
Indoor pool/locker room
- Lake access has no restrooms available, a potential liability.
- Lake swimming is more dangerous than pool swimming, requiring a higher degree of lifeguard (Waterfront) certification.
- Indoor pool would make a more competitive year-round retreat space.
Fitness Room
- Helps make a more competitive year-round retreat space.
An Additional 3 Smaller Breakout
- Accommodate up to 20 people
Indoor Gym/Multi-purpose Space
- Helps make a more competitive year-round retreat facility.
- Provides an additional indoor programming area for youth year-round.
Small Commercial Kitchen
- Allows for food service options.
- Hospitality space (snack area) for retreat guests
