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camp is amazing...it is a good experience and it turns learning about god funner than normal. it has taught me many things and made me want to go again and again.
laken joy mullinix 2009,10,and soon to be 11 "AWSOME"
IT WAS AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Annabeth C. 2008 "Wow"
Wow, that's all I can say about lakeside camp. I loved every little piece of it. Counselors, meeting new people, and becoming closer to god. When I left, I was crying so hard that I couldn't see where I was going. My counselors name was Carley and we hugged until my arms hurt. I am going to write to her and I hope she gets it. I loved it.'Go to lakeside.
Sincerely, Ali(: Stud #1((:
Ali Watkins 2011 "its real and it changed my life..."
i felt this belonging feeling and understanding here at lutheran lakeside.
the support and kindness of everyone there... its real and it changed my
life and the way i want to live it. i learned so much there about God and
true meanings and all i want to say is thank you guys SO much. i would never
trade it back for anything.
Anomonous "TOTALY WRONG I LOVED CAMP!!"
I went to camp this year because my mom made me I was pretty mad bout it i
thouht it was just another thing to occupie me or to gt me out of their hair
i got on the bus to go and i was thinkin oh yeah im going to some camp in
spirt lake IA their just gunna push jesus on us so we made 3 stops i got up
their and im like not that bad so i got checked in everything was cool i
found out my cabin counciler and mates what i was thinking from eairlier was
TOTALY WRONG I LOVED CAMP!! i didnt do much hung out with new friends but
our camp cook out was the best though stanic was really funny i cant wait
intill next year all the councilers where awesome and not to peppy but just
the rght ammount I hope you had or wll have the best time
Bailey P. 2010 "Brought to Tears"
I have been two Lakeside twice now. I was forced to go the first year, but
because of the great experience, I chose to go back again. The reasons are
endless on why I went back. My friendships I have made have stayed strong
and those people are the ones always there for me. I can count on them
because of how close we got at camp. I don't think I have ever felt closer
to God. Everything you do is related to Him somehow. Your relationship feels
stronger every time you pray. I miss camp so much. Everything that goes on
at that camp is the best experience ever. I have been brought to tears both
times I left. It's so hard to part from all the great counselors and friends
you got to know. I love camp! :)
Madde 2009 & 2010 "The very first time..."The very first time i went to camp i remember sorta spaceing out during
bible study and thinking i can be inside with T.V that was when i was
little, and now i am so excited for camp we have so much fun you would not
believe it!!!!!! And now i am zoned in to what ever we are doing in bible
study, in song worship, you name it, i wish i could stay longer at camp
every year!
P.S. The best camp! I<3 my GOD! I hope you all get to go someday! You have helped my relationship with GOD! this is my 6th year going to camp..... "Before Lakeside..."Before lakeside, church was just something that my parents made me go to
every Sunday. When I went to lakeside for the first time i learned so much
about why it is important for me to go to church. Now four years later, I am
in confirmation, and I am excited to go to church!! Thank you Lutheran
Lakeside!!
A.S. I have gone to Lakeside for 4 years. "he changed my life forever..."i went to camp and didnt really believe in god then i went and he changed my
life forever now every year i go to camp and have the best time of my life
meeting new friends,tasting new food and learning about god everyday
he lead me toward him Unknown 2008 and .......ect He has me secure in the palm of His hand, always there, no matter what.I came to Lakeside for family weekend July 20-22, 2007. It was great to see my son, Kyle and his friends at Lakeside. I was able to go on the zip line and I realized after I got home how this experience was such a metaphor for my life as a believer in Christ. I didn’t make it up the tower (tried twice, but only made it half-way) This represented my feeble attempts to be in control of my life before I trusted Jesus. I eventually made it to the top by climbing the ladder inside the tower. When I got to the top of the tower, I was really uncomfortable. I realized later this represented the sin in my life and life in this world without Christ as my foundation. It represented how life feels without Him in my life. The harness securing me to the zip line represented Jesus, Himself. He has me secure in the palm of His hand, always there, no matter what. Next came the leap. For me that was the easy part. I was so uncomfortable on the platform that leaning in and letting go was easy. That represented trusting Christ as my Savior and living for Him everyday. The joy of both rides is like nothing else in this world!
Thanks to everyone for the great family weekend! Tammy B. Summer 2007 I found God here I went to camp for a week in the year 2007. I found God here. I got closer to God here. It was nearing the end of the week, and we saw a program called “Christ Walk.” It was about the life of Christ, and what he went through to save us all from the wrath of Satan. It really got through to me. I was crying for the reat of the night. Little did I know that this was because God had got into my heart. I talked to someone about it, and slowly the tears stopped coming. When the person I talked to explained this, I felt not only closer to God, but also closer to the people I love.
Alli 2007 BEST week of my life.Lakeside describes me. You know how when people always ask you where your special place is and most people respond with a beach or their bedroom? Well, my special place is Lakeside. I had always gone to Lakeside when I was younger, but I had never really gotten the full meaning of it. This last summer (2006) I went to the senior high camp and had the BEST week of my life. There were only like 5 of us campers in the group (but 2 campers to 2 counselors in a cabin!!!) but it was amazing! We all got along so well and the counselors were amazing. I’m going back this summer, the last time i can go as a camper :(. Hopefully this time we can actually go on mission trip…:). I just wanted to let you all know how much Lakeside means to me and how much I love you all!!!!
Haley 2006 and Many Years Before... I pray that many more kids are receiving the blessings
I am now a 40-something adult. When I look back on my teenage years, my summers at Lakeside always make me smile. It was at Lakeside that I felt at peace. It was at Lakeside that I felt accepted. It was at Lakeside that I could hear God talking to ME. It was a Lakeside that I KNEW I was special. And then there were the other fun things. Like Lori Luhmann being the “crazy ice cream lady”. Or Bob Petroff and his crazy dives . The flour wars. Romans vs Christians. The Friday night dances. The “around the lodge you must go” (I never could make it all the way thru a meal). The campfires on the hill. Crying my eyes out on the last night. Swimming in the murky lagoon (the pool was built the year after I graduated). Many many memories and there’s a picture album in a box somewhere with all the pictures. I pray that many more kids are receiving the blessings that I had thru Lakeside. God Bless you All
Janelle B. 1972-1979 We're coming back!
Hi! Well i went to Lakeside about 1 year ago and i loved it!! We played these awsome games and it was amazing! My friend and I are hoping to go back next year.
Bailey 2004 everyone was nice and awesome
I had never been to a sleepaway camp befor and was nervious. That and that I wasnt Lutheran that i was going with my lutheran friend made me think that no one would like me. But when i got there everyone was nice and awesome and they didnt mind i wasnt luthern. So this year im coming back with the same friend and i invited some of my other friends.
Amanda summer of 2006 Camper Comments #1
What was the most important thing you learned this week at camp?
To serve your neighbors and spread the word of God. - Connor B. To trust in God no matter what. - Philip S. Stand up for believing in God and tell others GOD IS AMAZING. ...team work is important and Jesus went through a lot to get us here. - Alyssa D. THAT GOD IS AWESOME. - Trenton N. That people all over the world fight to live for being Christian! How lucky am I to be able to live my faith openly and to tell everyone about Jesus and the incredible love of God. - Katie S. God will love us forever. - Ashlee V. Pray can be fun and there are different ways to do it. - Emily V. That I can pray anytime of the day. - Courtland S. To always serve God. Jesus came to serve not to be served. - Jakob H. Our week of Day camp...
I just wanted to thank you and the counselors again for coming to our church last week. It was a wonderful experience for us and the children of this community. You have a very talented staff of young people. It was a pleasure to meet and work with them.
Alethea Three Meals a Day!
...at one point the Latina (girl) who was with us at camp was talking to me on the dock one day with our other kids gathered around. She was getting very loud about how only rich people can help with this camp and she kept going on and on about this. Other kids were telling her that people could help in many ways but she was getting louder and louder about how she was not rich and so there was nothing she could provide. Finally, a Latino boy got real serious and told her to “be quiet” and then he talked about his father who works every day just to provide a house and some food...he went on to say that anyone can help here...even hammering a nail is a way to give back. All the other kids got real quiet and were surprised at how serious he was about this...that anyone can help. Later the next day, we were riding back in the car. He talked to me and those in the car about how much he enjoyed camp...he also talked about how good the food was and that he has never had so much food in his life...THREE MEALS A DAY! He, matter of factly, talked about how at home he only has one meal a day. This is the same kid who told the girl that anyone can give back...that it was not about money.
The camp made a good impact on these kids, THANKS! Pastor David 2491 170th St. © Lutheran Lakeside Camp |