We’re excited to share some big news from Camp Mount Luther! Our CaTALYST young adult faith community has been honored with the Innovative Program Award from Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOM), a nationwide network of outdoor ministry organizations. CaTALYST only launched in September, and already it’s being recognized as a creative, forward-thinking ministry. What is Catalyst? […]
My Camp Mount Luther Journey – And How You Can Be Part of Summer 2026 By Chad Hershberger Apply today! July 19, 1981, was my first day at Camp Mount Luther. Encouraged by my Sunday School teacher, I arrived that Sunday afternoon and quickly fell in love with camp—making new friends, growing in faith, and […]
By Chad Hershberger When I was a youth, I never went to an ELCA Youth Gathering. My high school days were the transition to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and these gatherings took a hiatus the whole time I was eligible. I did get to go to New Orleans in 1997 as a chaperone, […]
Join the Faithful Feast at RENEW 2026! Calling all middle school and high school youth! You’re invited to Camp Mount Luther’s annual RENEW Retreat, happening February 20–21, 2026. This exciting weekend is designed to help you grow in faith, build friendships, and experience God in community. This year’s theme is “Join the Faithful Feast,” where […]
