Discipleship Programs & Events

Family Ice Fishing Retreat (January 28-30)

Come enjoy a weekend of ice fishing, devotions, Bible Studies, and time at Camp Okoboji!
This Ice Fishing Retreat is for all families of all ages - anyone who loves to fish or wants to learn! 

Winter Games Family Fun Fest!

Join us for some Family Winter Fun! Come to camp from 10:00am-2:00pm for plenty of indoor games, inflatables, sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting), a Ping Pong Tournament, and a…

Ping Pong Tournament (January 25)

Camp Okoboji is sponsoring its 6th Annual Winter Games Ping Pong Tournament on Saturday, January 29!

Three age catagories:
Ages 12 and under - Tournament begins @ 10:30am
Ages 13-17 - Tournament begins…

Spring Volunteer Weekend (May 6-7)

The summer season is ahead and it's time to get ready! Consider coming to Camp to give of your time and talents to mantain and sustain camp. Come for the day or come for an hour - any and all help…

Kids' Kamp (June 3-5)

Kids' Kamp is the perfect weekend to get your child acclimated to camp before they attend on their own in a couple of years! Kids' Kamp provides K-2nd graders and families (parents, grandparents,…

JOY Camp 40th Anniversary (June 9-12)

JESUS - OTHERS - YOU!  J.O.Y. Camp is intentionally designed for campers with developmental needs to participate in engaging, fun activities while growing in their faith in Jesus! Activities at…

Concordia Cub Week 1 - Grades 3-5 (June 12-15)

Cub Week has been the foundational experience at Camp Okoboji for decades! It exists to provide 3-5th Graders an experience within a Christian environment in which they are valued, create new…

LWML Convention (June 18-20)

The mission statement of Iowa West District Lutheran Women's Missionary League is to assist all women in discovering and using their God-given gifts through LWML in thanksgiving and service to our…

Minneboji - Grades 4-9 (June 21-27)

It is Camp Okoboji's privilege to host Minneboji Lutheran Camp. Minneboji Lutheran Camp is for students (primarily from LC-MS congregations in South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota) who have…

Iowa District West Convention (June 24-26)

The 41st Convention of the Iowa District West of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod will be held June 26-28, 2022!

Theme: Partners In The Gospel 

I thank my God in all remembrance of you,…

July 4 Family Retreat (July 3-8)

For families of all ages! Our Family Retreats are designed to provide families an experience that leads toward household & individual faith formation, strengthening family relationships, and…

Jr. High Week - Grades 6-8 (July 10-16)

Jr. High Week focuses on providing students who have completed Grades 6-8 an opportunity to nurture their faith & grow in community through Bible Studies, worship, Gaga Ball, 9-Square-in-the-Air,…

2022 Auxiliary Quilt Auction

The Camp Okoboji Auxiliary serves as a 'helpmate' to the Board of Directors - to Pray for, Promote, and Participate in God's ministry at Camp Okoboji. For decades, the Auxiliary has hosted a Quilt…

Concordia Cub Week 2 (July 17-23)

Cub Week has been the foundational experience at Camp Okoboji for decades! It exists to provide 3-5th Graders an experience within a Christian environment in which they are valued, create new…

Youth Week (July 24-30)

Youth Week's purpose is to provide high school students an experience within a Christian environment in which they are valued, establish and build Christ-based friendships, participate in engaging…

Family Retreat I (July 31-August 5)

For families of all ages! Our Family Retreats are designed to provide families an experience that leads toward household & individual faith formation, strengthening family relationships, and…

Family Retreat II (August 7-12)

For families of all ages! Our Family Retreats are designed to provide families an experience that leads toward household & individual faith formation, strengthening family relationships, and…