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2024 Schedule (pdf)

Come experience the beauty of God’s creation in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho, connect with a positive community, and participate in new adventures. Luther Heights offers many program opportunities for campers of all ages to grow in faith, reconnect, and rejuvenate.


Youth Camps

EXPLORERS

1st - 3rd grade

Explorers is specifically designed to give younger youth a great introductory camp experience within a shortened time frame (Sunday - Wednesday) for our campers going into 1st-3rd grade. Campers will enjoy learning camp games and songs, exploring the trails, swimming at Alturas Lake, engaging in Bible study and joining the entire camp in worship.

2024 Dates: July 7-10; July 14-17; July 21-24

Price: $260

PATHFINDERS

4th – 6th grade

Pathfinders offers a full-week experience for 4th – 6th graders and is intentionally designed to offer more choices for a unique camp experience. Luther Heights values campers autonomy to choose which activities they would like to participate in during “special interest” time. These activities include archery, hiking, canoeing, crafts, Gaga ball, low ropes, sports courts, and much more! Campers engage in daily Bible study with their cabin group, all-camp worship, beach day, and all-camp games. A 60-minute horseback ride is an optional add-on.

2024 Dates: July 7-12; July 14-17; July 21-26; July 28-Aug. 2

Price: $460

TRAILBLAZERS

7th – 8th grade

Trailblazers broadens our 7th and 8th graders' experience of camp by creating time for team building, low-ropes, and leadership skill development. During “special interest” time campers will have the opportunity to do all their favorite camp activities as they’ve done in years past including mountain biking, canoeing, archery, Gaga ball, meadow games, crafts, and much more! Campers will participate in daily Bible study, nightly devotions, beach day, camp worship and all-camp games. Trailblazers also get to go on an “overnight” which means they will spend one night away from camp, enjoying a longer hike, learning to cook their meals over a campfire and experiencing a night under the stars. . A 60-minute horseback ride is an optional add-on.

2024 Dates: July 7-12; July 14-17; July 21-26; July 28-Aug. 2

Price: $460

NAVIGATORS

9th – 12th grade

Navigators offers 9th-12th grade campers freedom in their daily adventures with opportunities to do all their favorite camp activities and even try something new. Our Navigators often just love being at camp! Low ropes, archery, sports courts, mountain biking, crafts, are some of our high school campers favorite activities. Campers will go on an “overnight” to one of Luther Heights’ beloved camping spots, a short hike, cooking over a fire, and spending time under the stars with their cabin group are some of the fondest memories made by our Navigators. Navigators have the opportunity to add on a 60 minute horseback ride and/or a days rafting experience down the Salmon River.

2024 Dates: July 28-Aug. 2

Price: $460

LEADER-IN-TRAINING (L.I.T.)

9th – 12th grade

Leader-In-Training provides high school campers an opportunity to grow deeper in faith and develop leadership skills. L.I.T.s will participate in leadership development training and then will be partnered with a Cabin Leader to assist and lead activities, serve with campers during our Youth Week 1. This program is great for high school campers that are interested in working on Luther Heights Summer Staff in the future.

You must apply and interview for this program. Email program@lutherheights.org for any questions.

2024 Dates: July 4-12

Price: $560

Adventure Weekend

Ages 15+ (youth must be accompanied by a guardian)

Have you always wanted to backpack the Sawtooth Mountains but don't know where to start? Are you a seasoned hiker that wants to join LHBC for community on the trail? Join us for a weekend backpacking to Baron Lakes. 8.4 miles of incline switchbacks ascend to some of the most gorgeous views of God’s beautiful creation! We will set up camp, make dinner on camp stoves, worship under the stars, and camp next to some of the clearest water you have ever seen! This hike is 16.4 miles out & back with 3,533 foot of elevation gain and is a high difficulty level. Questions? Contact Maddie at program@lutherheights.org.

2024 Dates: July 26-28

Price: $145


Family Camps

FAMILY+ CAMP AND GRAND CAMP

All Ages Welcome

Family is defined as nuclear and extended family, dear friends, church family, and beyond, hence the plus!

Family+ Camp is designed to be flexible and accommodating for your entire family to enjoy the weekend in the mountains. This camp will offer Bible studies, staff-led activities, and free time to explore the trails, swim, and relax. At the end of the day, gather with others for evening worship.

2024 Dates:
July 4-7 with Pastor Kevin Starcher, Covenant Presbyterian
Aug. 30-Sept. 2 with Pastor Dave and Leanne Haven

Price:
$185/per person—cabins with bathrooms, 5 and under free
$160/per person—old cabins, detached bathroom


Camp Info

REGISTRATION

To register, sign in or create an account with Campwise by clicking “Register.” Registration and full balance is due at least 14 days before the start of the program. A non-refundable $150 deposit is due at the time of registering for youth camps to reserve your spot. For information on financial support, click here.

REGISTER

AT CAMP

Check In is from 4 – 6 pm on the first day of the program - Sunday for all youth camps. Campers and Guardians will meet the LHBC staff and check in with the Health Care Manager and Food Service Director as needed. Departure is between 11 am – NOON on the last day. Guardians are welcome to attend the short closing worship at 11 am before picking up their camper(s).

WHAT TO BRING

We created a packing list for you! Please be ready for changes in weather, including cool mornings and evenings and hot afternoons. We highly recommend sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and comfortable closed-toed shoes. Guardians: Please see the Camp Handbook for information about medications and Canteen.


FAQs

We refer to grades as what grade your child will be entering into the upcoming fall. Please make sure your child's birthdate and grade information is correct when registering.

We offer horseback riding as an add-on opportunity for Pathfinders, Trailblazers, Navigators, LITs, and for Family+ and Grand Camps. We partner with Mystic Saddle Ranch at Redfish Corrals to take campers on a guided 60-minute trail ride along Little Redfish Lake. The loop is great for beginners and experienced riders. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required. Helmets are provided by Mystic Saddle. Participants must be 6+ (pertaining to family campers). The 60-minute ride is $60.

We offer white water rafting as an add-on opportunity for Navigators and LITs, as well as for Family+ and Grand Camps. We partner with Sawtooth Adventure Co. for a 2-3 hour guided white water raft trip on the Middle Fork and Salmon River featuring Class III family-friendly rapids. Participants must be 10+ (pertaining to family campers).

This adventure is $110 per person.

There is no cell reception at camp, and we do not have wi-fi available. This allows all our campers – kids and adults alike – to disconnect for the week without any temptations to "check in." Our counselors are fully focused on their campers and campers are not distracted with devices. If you bring your phone, we recommend keeping it on airplane mode.

Starting in 2024 we will be offering transportation via bus from Boise to Camp for Youth Weeks 1 & 3 on Sunday and Friday! If your camper is an Explorer (1st-3rd grade) and wanting to use this service please email Maddie at to arrange transportation on Wednesday.

The nuclear family cap is $1,100 for youth camps and $750 for Family+ and Grand Camps. The cap is not automatic; please email our office to apply cap. The cap does not apply to add-ons such as horseback riding or rafting. We offer financial assistance for all camps and retreats through Camperships. Fill out our Campership Request Form and email to .

Keeping food or sugary drinks in the cabins is an invitation for critters and bugs to join you! We ask that all snacks be kept at home. We have Canteen open twice/day for campers to purchase snacks such as fruit snacks, chips, juice boxes, granola bars, and ice cream. You can put money onto your camper's Canteen balance during online registration, or by bringing cash or check to camp. Should your camper have dietary needs that require certain snacks, please email to develop a plan to meet your camper's needs.

Camp is dirt terrain, and while the trails around camp are smoothed down, it can still be rocky. We recommend closed-toe and closed-back shoes. Campers in our youth programming (grades 1-12) must have a pair of tennis shoes or hiking boots to wear around camp, hiking the trails, and while horseback riding. Sandals are acceptable for beach day and walking to the bath houses.

We have updated about half of our cabins to include private restrooms and showers, as well as electric hand dryers. There are two private bathhouses on both sides of camp with toilets, sinks and showers that are within walking distance of all the cabins.

Our main lodge (Sawtooth) has modern bathrooms and electric hand dryers to cut down on paper use. Sawtooth Lodge also has a filtered water bottle drinking fountain.

  • Breakfast is at 8 am each morning and may be pancakes or French toast with sausage links and scrambled eggs. A bowl of mixed fruit is usually available. Cereal, oatmeal, and yogurt are always available. Milk and juice are also served.
  • Lunch is 12 Noon. Often, campers will "pack-out" their lunch to eat on the trails. A sack lunch includes a meat and cheese sandwich, a bag of chips, a piece of fruit, and a cookie. Beach day lunch is a cookout on the shores of Alturas Lake, serving up hamburgers or hot dogs, chips, baked beans, watermelon and cookies.
  • Dinner is at 6 pm each evening. Our cooks do a fantastic job of serving variety throughout the week, including homemade pizza, tacos, lasagna, or pulled pork sandwiches. Side dishes could include salad, roasted veggies, potatoes, and seasonal fruit. Dessert is always a surprise.

We do our best to accommodate any food allergies. Please note any allergies in your registration forms. Vegetarian and vegan meals can be prepared upon request. Our kitchen is food sensitive, and we do our best to accommodate gluten, nut, dairy and other allergies. Please contact our Food Service Manager at at least two weeks before the program begins.

It is our deepest hope and prayer each camper has a positive experience at camp. Our staff are trained to promote inclusion, kindness, and positive relationships. We have a Health Care Manager on-site for the duration of our youth weeks. Our registration forms include areas to address medications, physical, mental, and emotional health. If your camper is someone who would benefit from special attention on our part so that they can be comfortable and successful at camp, please be in touch with us at as you discern registration or at least two weeks before your camper’s week begins so we can create a positive plan forward.

We have bunks in our log cabins with a twin-sized mattress. Please bring a sleeping bag or bedding for your mattress. It can dip to low temperatures at night, even into the 30s during the summer because we're at 7,200' elevation, so please ensure your bedding will be warm enough.

Check In for all camps and retreats is from 4 – 6 p.m. on the first day (Sunday for youth camps, Fridays for most retreats). Departure is from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the last day (Wednesday for Explorers, Friday for all other youth camps, Sunday for retreats). Campers are expected to be off-site by 12:00. LHBC provides an optional pack-out lunch for all campers and their families after Closing Worship.

You can request a Cabinmate when you register so you can be in the same cabin with your friend (of same programs/genders)! Invite all your friends to experience a week at Luther Heights!

We request a $150 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot for youth programming. Full payment for retreats and family camps are due at the time of registration. We require full payment 14 days from the start date of the program. In the event of a cancellation the balance can be applied toward a future camp or retreat within the next operational season. If LHBC cancels, we offer a full refund or can hold the credit for a future date. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact us.

No. Guests cannot bring pets. If you have a certified service animal request, please contact .

Register online or by mail for any of Luther Heights' programs.