FAQs

Summer Camp FAQs

How do I register my camper for camp?

View more information about our online registration process here.

What is “discount pricing” and how do I choose what to pay?

Is there financial assistance available?

Yes! To request a campership form, contact Hannah by phone at (208) 667-3459 ext. 123 or by email at summercamp@lutherhaven.com

Learn more about financial assistance options here.

What does a typical week of camp entail?

A week of camp includes worship, games, lots of outdoor time, great meals, community building, campfires, playing at the lake, and more. View our current program offerings to learn more about typical activities and schedules, specific to each program.

Typical Daily Schedule for Camp Lutherhaven Programs

- 7:15am Optional Polar Bear Swim
- 7:30am Wake-Up Bell
- 8:00am First Word (Introduction to the daily theme and an opening prayer for the day)
- 8:15am Breakfast
- 9:15am Morning worship and small group Bible Encounter Time
- 10:15am PTWG (Personal Time With God)
- 10:30am Discovery Centers (Sports, Games, Crafts, Outdoor Activities) *options for campers to sign up individually or with their friends.
- 12:30pm Lunch
- 1:15pm Horizontal Time (A time to rest, be quiet, read)
- 1:30pm Cabin Time (Fun with your cabin and counselor! Challenge Course, Swimming, Trading Post, Crafts, and more!)
- 5:30pm Dinner
- 7:30pm Evening Activities: All Camp Games, Worship, Trading Post, Closing Devotions
- 8:30 – 10:00pm – Lights Out: Varies by Age

Daily schedule for offsite and other programs may vary from this schedule.

Typical Daily Schedule for Shoshone Mountain Retreat Programs

Coming soon!

Can my camper register with a friend and be in the same cabin?

Yes! When you register online, there will be a section titled “Cabin-mate management”. Put in the name(s) and email of friend(s) and a roommate request will be sent to them. To accept a cabin-mate request, check your email for a code and enter the code in the “Cabin-mate management” section.

Any questions? Contact Hannah by phone at (208) 667-3459 or by email at summercamp@lutherhaven.com

Where is Lutherhaven and how do I get there?

Camp Lutherhaven is located 12 miles south of Coeur d’Alene, ID, off of Highway 95, on Mica Bay. View Lutherhaven directions.

Shoshone Mountain Retreat and Shoshone Creek Ranch are about 60 miles north-east of Coeur d’ Alene, up the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River. View Shoshone directions.

Can I request a counselor?

Not at this time! Our staff have different jobs each and every week depending on their schedule, skills, and the needs of the ministry that week, so they may not be available for the age group of your camper.

All of our staff are highly qualified and highly talented at what they do, so that your camper can have a positive, safe and memorable experience at camp.

When do I pick up and drop off my camper?

View our drop-off and pick-up information page for more details.

Can I come to camp with my camper?

Yes, as a Resource Staff by application.

I would like to send e-mails, letters, or packages to my camper. Is this possible?

Yes, it is! You can send notes during the week that your camper is at camp by viewing the information below. You may send letters or packages directly to camp, or leave them at camp during registration, and we will deliver them to your camper(s). Find the mailing addresses for both camps here.

Camp Lutherhaven

[Camper’s Name]

3258 West Lutherhaven Road

Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814

Shoshone Mountain Retreat

[Camper’s Name]

29216 Coeur d’Alene River Road

Wallace, ID 83873

Please include your camper’s name and cabin on the letter or package.

Email a Camper

Digital camper mail is now done through the Lutherhaven Ministries App! To download the app, search for Lutherhaven Ministries in the app store. To log in to the app, use the same email address & password you used to register your camper for camp; no log in code needed.

Here, you can send an email that will be printed and delivered to your camper! Please note, emailing camper mail costs $1 per email to cover print & processing fees. Payment can be done on the app.

Important Note: Campers are unable to respond to Bunk Notes!

Send along some stationery, pre-addressed, and stamped envelopes with your camper, and our office will gladly help them send mail your way.

*The app is also where we post photos throughout your child’s week at camp. Photos are free to view and save!

You can also leave a package or letter for your camper with the office on check-in day and specify which day you would like us to deliver it to your camper.

Call a Camp

Camp Lutherhaven: (208) 667-3459
Shoshone Mountain Retreat: (208) 682-2267

*After Hours EMERGENCY only: (208) 771-3308

What if my camper loses an item at camp?

Keeping track of stuff at camp can be a wild ride! Our Lutherhaven crew does their best, but hey, sometimes things go on an adventure of their own. Help us out by labeling everything your camper brings along.

If something goes missing, swing by the check-out table on Fridays — we’ll have all labeled lost and found items there. After that, they’ll be tucked away safely. Need to reclaim a lost treasure? Give our main office a buzz or drop by anytime between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Any goodies left behind at the end of the season will find a new home with someone who could use ’em!”

Check the Lost and Found at pick-up! Each week before closing program, lost and found items are gathered and laid out on a table. Please stop by the table before you leave to check for any missing items.

If you believe your camper has left something behind, email Hannah at summercamp@lutherhaven.com. Please include “lost & found” and the week your camper attended in the subject line.

Note: All items unclaimed by October 1st will be donated to local charities.

How does the camp deal with sickness or homesickness?

We take both very seriously with the goal of helping your camper have a positive experience. Our staff are trained to involve one of the directors as soon as possible so that we can figure out the best course of action.

We’ll keep you in the loop because, hey, you know your camper best. We might reach out to discuss what’s happening and get your input – any suggestions, concerns, or past history that could guide us.

Deciding when it’s time for a chat home rests with our full-time staff, with advice from our on-site medic. Our team is trained to handle basic medical needs and homesickness. So, before calling you, we try our best to address things ourselves.

Signs it might be time to call home include vomiting, persistent diarrhea, extended healthcare visits, or if your camper’s not joining activities for hours. Don’t worry, we won’t put them on the phone with you unless you’ve given the green light, as we know this can sometimes increase homesickness.

If we believe your camper can have a great time and recover here, we’ll ensure they rest up and rejoin the fun soon. But if their experience (and those around them) isn’t positive or hampers their health, we’ll discuss with you and together make the call on next steps.

What is the food like at camp?

We serve 3 excellent, well-balanced meals each and every day. In addition to what is served, we have a cereal and toast bar at breakfast, as well as fruit available throughout the day. Our Trading Post is also open every afternoon and evening and sells candy, snacks, drinks, clothing and souvenirs.

See our Camper Safety page for more information regarding food allergies and food safety.

If you have any specific questions regarding allergies or unique dietary requests, please contact Hannah by phone at (208) 667-3459 or by email at summercamp@lutherhaven.com.

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