WELCOME BACK, ALUMNI Staff!
Remember those magical summers at Camp Mount Luther? The friendships, the laughter, the campfires, and the impact you made while serving on staff? Now it’s time to relive those memories and help shape the future of our beloved camp!
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
We’ve made progress, but there’s more to be done. Over the years, some of CML’s well-used facilities have become inhospitable, inhibiting potential guests from participating in camp programs and retreats. The bathhouse, which has served thousands of guests over decades of use, is sorely lacking privacy, accessibility, and ventilation that guests of all ages have come to expect. As it is, the poor condition of this basic and vital facility does not provide welcome hospitality. So we’re building a new bathhouse in Maple Village worthy of today’s campers.
Maple Hall, CML’s original dining hall, holds decades of memories for campers and retreaters. With dining hall services moved to the Evergreen Center, Maple Hall has become a multi-purpose center for summer camp and retreat activities. Relocating a new bathhouse allows for this entire building to be repurposed to invite future gatherings and activities.
Why your support matters
As a former counselor, you know firsthand the transformative power of Camp Mount Luther. Your contribution to this project will:
1. Honor the legacy you helped build
2. Provide enhanced experiences for future campers and staff
3. Ensure Mount Luther remains a top-tier summer camp for years to come
How you can help
Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal. Here’s how you can contribute:
• Make a one-time donation
• Set up a monthly giving plan
• Share our campaign on social media
Reconnect and Give Back
This campaign is not just about raising funds; it’s about bringing our Camp Mount Luther family back together. By contributing, you’ll:
• Receive exclusive updates on the project
• Get invited to special alumni events (see below)
• Have your name featured on donor recognition
Share your Camp Mount Luther Story
We’d love to hear how Camp Mount Luther impacted your life! Share your favorite memory or how your time as a counselor shaped your future. Your stories will inspire others to give and remind us all of the incredible Camp Mount Luther spirit.
More about the campaign
watch our campaign video!
Construction update!
Check out Chad’s latest construction update here!
The new maple bathhouse
The current 60-year-old bathhouse has long exceeded its hospitable use. A new bathhouse facility will provide guests separate, private spaces. With guest groups of all ages, accessibility, and genders using this building throughout the year, the new bathhouse is designed with flexibility in mind. A moveable partitioning wall will allow for the building to be segmented for mixed groups and an added sink area outside of the bathroom/shower units will allow increased usability while still maintaining privacy where it is needed most. This new bathhouse will remove a significant obstacle for people who want to participate in CML’s programming but find the current facilities unaccommodating. Below are architectural renderings of the proposed building.
Maple Hall Renovation
For many years adults have expressed interest in staying at CML, but the accessibility of accommodations has limited them for various reasons. We’re responding to this growing interest in a small and sustainable way by renovating Maple Hall and the adjoining bathhouse space that will be vacated once the new facility is built.
This former dining hall will be refreshed as a large activity space with three small-group retreat units and a small support kitchen. Improving the building’s energy efficiency and layout will allow CML to host more overnight adult groups and summer volunteer families who need more modern accommodations. Renovating this building will provide space for new ministry opportunities and extend our hospitality to groups in new ways.
Ready to make a difference?
Click the “Give now!” button below to contribute to the Foundations of the Future capital campaign. Together, we can ensure that the magic of Camp Mount Luther continues for generations to come!
Thank you for being a part of our past…and for helping to build our future!
Alumni Weekend in May
Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Alumni Work Weekend on May 16 – 18 for fellowship, reconnecting and to help tidy the grounds for the summer season. Lend a hand for any amount of time you have or stop by to say hello and see progress on the new bathhouse.
