The Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp is ready for another fantastic summer. We are looking forward to morning wake up calls, afternoons at the Lake, evenings around the campfire, and everything in-between. For over a century, campers have been coming to Lake Okoboji UM Camp. We know this summer will be the best one yet!
Week-long campers ages 9-17 can experience the famous Adventure Camps, the biggest and best way to experience camp. Adventure Campers take part in the exciting Okoboji Journey Program each full day of camp. If you’re looking for a little something, extra make sure to check out the Adventure Camp Upgrade (Amusement Park) that allow you to take your event to the next level.
For younger campers aged 6-9, Short Stacks camp is a huge hit! Two action packed days and nights at camp filled with classic camp activities. We also offer Day Camp events for a fun-filled day (or week) of activities and faith development.
You’ll find opportunities for the entire family at Okoboji, too! Guardian & Angel overnights are a long-standing and ever popular choice for our youngest campers to experience Okoboji with a special adult Guardian. The Okoboji Family Camp is for families of all ages and sizes to come together for an exciting two-night adventure that will create lifetime memories!
You won’t want to miss out on some of the exciting year-round events like the annual Sled Head Breakfast during the Okoboji Winter Games. Come get a taste of what camp is like, at our Neighbor Night Summer Kickoff, where we start the summer off in style.
Generations of youth and adults know that the Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp has been a place set apart to make new friends, learn new skills, develop self-confidence, and grow together in faith while amongst caring, Christian staff. Come see for yourself why Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp is the place to be this summer!
At Lake Okoboji, Adventure Camp is the premier event! Available for youth 9-17, you can expect to stay in a cabin with campers of similar age and an adult leader. All Adventure Camps include your choice of activities through the Journey Program. Journeys include archery, canoeing, climbing tower (age 11+), crafts, hangtime in the hammocks, game zone and STARTING THIS YEAR, GO-KARTS (age 10+, Adventures 1, 2, & 4). Each session of camp offers fun and exciting programming, meal-time fun, and evening camp activities. No session would be complete without time to focus on your relationship with Christ. Through faith conversations, song and dance, worship, and campfire, you have the opportunity to learn more about Christ and grow in that relationship. Don’t wait, sign up today for your summer adventure!
| Event Name | Dates | Price | ||
| Adventure 1: | July 6 – July 11 | $600 | ||
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| Adventure 2: | July 13 – July 18 | $600 | ||
| Adventure 2: w/Amusement Park* | July 13 – July 18 | $660 |
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| Adventure 3: Teen Week (13-17) | July 20 – July 25 | $640 | ||
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| Adventure 4: | July 27 – Aug 1 | $600 | ||
These super-charged additions will take your Adventure Camp to the next level! Available for an additional fee, campers who choose an upgrade will have access to specialty activities beyond normal camp programming. Adventure Upgrade events/costs are marked with an *. Additional upgrade fee applies to original cost of the event. Example: Adventure 2 w/ Amusement Park is $660 ($600 + $60 for the upgrade).
AMUSEMENT PARK | Ages 9-17
Roller coasters, waterslides and so much more, make this the most extreme Upgrade! You’ll visit Arnold’s Park for an afternoon of excitement, on thrill rides, like the Tilt-A-Whirl or Roller coaster, or relaxing rides like the Farris wheel or Log Ride. We end the week at the waterpark where you can race down the waterslides, or relax on the lazy river. Be sure to register quickly, limited space is available! (Available Adventure 3)
GO-KARTS | Ages 10-17
Go-Karts are no longer an upgrade, but are included in the Journey Program during ADV 1, 2 & 4. Campers 10 years and older, can mark go-karts as a preference during journey sign up time. All journey selections are based on age of campers. This means older campers get priority of journey selection.
AERIAL ADVENTURE PARK | Ages 11-17 | $40
Aerial Park is no longer an upgrade, but are included in the Journey Program during ADV 2 & 3. Campers 11 years and older, can mark Aerial Park as a preference during journey sign up time. All journey selections are based on age of campers. This means older campers get priority of journey selection.
Leaders in Training | AGES 14-15
LIT welcomes emerging high school students to experience camp in a new way. With the support and mentorship of the camp team, you will have a week full of service, faith, and fun. We will take you behind the scenes of camp to help in the kitchen and with programs to develop teamwork, time management, and communication. LITs will dig deeper into faith formation with a special devotion all your own to learn more about your relationship with God. And yet, camp is still camp, and our LITs will be able to enjoy many of the camp activities you have come to love over the years! Join us this week to experience camp in a way that you have never experienced before!
Check in at 3:00-3:30pm, Closing Program at 10:30am
Contact Camp Staff for more details – Kali.Tomlinson@okobojicamp.com
| Event Name | Dates | Price | ||
| Leaders in Training | July 13-18 | $320 |
Junior Leaders | AGES 16-17
The Junior Leaders program provides opportunities for you to learn more about leadership at camp, in church, and in your community. You will gain volunteer experience by serving campers directly and indirectly, alongside summer staff, full-time staff, and volunteers on site. By giving responsibility, we allow you the opportunity to take ownership, build confidence, and discover who God created you to be. Junior Leaders will be given a “behind the scenes” view of camping ministry at LOUMC and how you can play a larger role in ministry. Junior Leaders have the opportunity to complete volunteer hours for school; learn more about leadership within camps, church, and the local community; and help provide a better experience for campers. Post training, Junior Leaders are encouraged to sign up to volunteer for event(s) throughout the summer. If 18 or older, a background check will be required prior to the event.
Drop off at 10:30am, pick up at 3:00pm – overnight training.
Contact Camp Staff for more details – Kali.tomlinson@okobojicamp.com
| Event Name | Dates | Price | ||
| Junior Leaders | June 15-16 | $55 |
SHORT STACKS | AGES 6-9 | 2:30-3:00pm
A BIG event for 6-9 year-old campers is back and better than ever! Archery, parachute games, waterfront time and time exploring the outdoors are just a few of the fun activities we have planned. Campers get to experience an overnight camp with friends new and old, so tell a friend and sign up today!
Check-in Monday at 2:30pm, Check-Out Wednesday at 2pm.
| Event Name | Dates | Price | ||
Short Stacks 1 | July 6-8 | $290 | ||
Short Stacks 2 | July 27-29 | $290 | ||
LIL’ EXPLORERS DAY CAMP | AGES 4-6 | 8-8:30AM – 5PM
A special day for our youngest campers. Come to camp, swim, play games, hear a Bible story, make a craft, and much more! Our caring staff can’t wait to spend the day with you! Lunch provided by camp.
Drop off at 8am, closing program at 4:45pm.
| Event Name | Ages | Dates | Price | |
| Lil’ Explorers 1 | 4-6 | June 19 | $90 |
Join us for this fantastic new experience! From Tuesday to Friday, we will be taking camp by storm! Day campers will get to experience activities like archery, canoeing, crafts, and swimming, as well as take an adventure outside of camp. Each day will be filled with activities, bible story and time at the lake, so sign up today. Lunch provided by camp.
Daily check from 8-8:30am, pick up from 4:30-5pm. Closing Program on Friday at 4:45pm.
| Event Name | Ages | Dates | Price | |
| 5-day Camp | 6-14 | June 22-26 | $260 | |
| 5-Day Camp | 6-14 | August 3-7 | $260 |
GUARDIAN & ANGEL CAMPS | AGES 4-6 W/ADULT | 10:30-11:00AM – 10:30AM
Bring a special person in your life to camp this summer! Okoboji’s Guardian & Angel camp provides an opportunity for young campers to come to camp with their favorite adult family member or friend. You will spend the whole day together as you swim in the lake, ride in a canoe, shoot archery, hear Bible stories, ride the go-karts, and have a campfire complete with roasted marshmallows! Adults, don’t forget to register yourselves!
Check in 10:30-11am, closing program at 10:30am.
| Event Name | Dates | Price | ||
| Angel 1 (Youth) | June 26 – 27 | $130/person | ||
| Guardian 1 (Adult) | June 26 – 27 | $130/person | ||
| Angel 2 (Youth) | July 31 – Aug 1 | $130/person | ||
| Guardian 2 (Adult) | July 31 – Aug 1 | $130/person |
OKOBOJI FAMILY CAMP | ALL AGES, W/ ADULT (REQUIRES 1 ADULT) | 11:00AM – 11:00AM
Experience the excitement of camp with your whole family! Take advantage of games, campfires, swimming, go-karts, and archery. Programming times for the whole family make this a fun-filled adventure that will help bring your family closer together. Family Camp has activities for all ages, however most of the activities will suit children ages 4 and older. Adults, don’t forget to register yourselves!
Check in: 11am Monday, closing program at 11am Wednesday.
| Event Name | Dates | Price | ||
| Family Camp 1 (Youth) | June 22 – 24 | $200/person | ||
| Family Camp 1 (Adult) | June 22 – 24 | $200/person | ||
Family Camp 2 (Youth) Family Camp 2 (Adult) | June 29 – July 1 June 29 – July 1 | $200/person $200/person |
Is your youth camp looking for a site to partner with during the summer? Reach out to our office for more information about hosting your camp at Lake Okoboji this summer. Please contact the office at 712-336-2936.
LOL – 4 CHRIST | 5TH – 12TH GRADERS | 5:30PM – 8:00PM
LOL (Living our Loud) – 4 Christ and LOUMC are excited to unite area youth groups and youths of all denominations through Faith, Fellowship, Food and Fun! Join us monthly at Lake Okoboji UM Camp!
WINTER GAMES SLED HEAD BREAKFAST | JANUARY 22 | 8:00 – 11:00AM | FREE WILL OFFERING
While you are in the Iowa Great Lakes celebrating the Okoboji Winter Games, swing by camp on Saturday morning for the Annual Sled Head Breakfast! We’ll be cooking up some delicious tasting breakfast for this big winter event. Come and go as you please – find out why camp is the place to be, even with snow on the ground!
NEIGHBOR NIGHT & SUMMER KICKOFF | ALL AGES | JUNE 12 | 5-8PM | FREE WILL OFFERING
Help kick off this summer of ministry at camp by joining us for our annual open house. Celebrate along with us as we begin our summer season with a grill out, camp tours, campfire with s’mores, and great fellowship. It’s a terrific way to kick off another summer at the Lake Okoboji U.M. Camp! Food served from 5:00-7:00pm.
JOURNEY SELECTIONS
Adventure Campers get to experience more activities and programs compared to other events. Some of these Journeys would be: canoeing, archery, climbing tower/zip line, crafts and sports. We are currently working on the Journey list for this coming summer so check back later this spring to see what we have going on this summer.
2025 Journeys:
Upgrade: Aerial Park** & Go-Karts
Specialized Activities: Archery, Canoeing, Mountain Boarding*, Climbing Tower & Zip line**
Standard Activities: Backyard Sports, Crafts, Creation Exploration, GameZone, Great Outdoors*, Hangtime**, Adventure Journey*
*Select Weeks **Ages 11+
