Summer Camp Parent Info

Weekly Welcome & Farewell
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS DROP-OFF | Sundays
Welcome to Lutherhill! Drop-off is from 3-5p on Sundays. When you arrive:
• You and your camper will be directed to the Carby Chapel to complete check-in. NEW! There are NO paper forms this year! All forms are online when you register your camper and you will receive an email letting you know if you happened to miss one. You will be guided by the Lutherhill staff through a registration check, medical check (don’t forget your meds!) and have the opportunity to stop by the Hillside Store that is now located in the downstairs of the Chapel.
• You and your happy camper will then head to their assigned cabin where you will meet their counselor and help your camper get settled inside.
• Once settled, Lutherhill has some fun activities for the campers to do while the rest of their cabinmates arrive!
**MEDICATIONS: Medications must be brought in their original bottle/container. Please place all meds per camper in a gallon ziploc bag.
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS PICK-UP | Fridays
Parents are welcome to join us for Closing Worship at 2:00p at the Carby Chapel or you may pick-up your child when camp concludes at 3:00p. ** Closing Worship is at 1:30p and pick-up time is at 2p for Alpha Campers on Wednesdays.
When you arrive:
• Our staff will guide you to the pick-up/parking location.
• BRING YOUR PHOTO ID and make sure you are listed as the pickup person on the Release Form that you filled out for your camper online.
• If attending Closing Worship, head inside to the Carby Chapel and find a seat.
• If picking-up only, stay at your pick-up location and watch for your camper.
• Your camper will be packed and ready for you!
o You will sign the Release Form (with your camper’s counselor) and give your camper a big hug!
o You will retrieve any prescription medications you dropped off at check-in (from your camper’s counselor).
o You will load your camper’s luggage (hopefully they remembered all their socks).
o You get to hear all about the BEST.WEEK.EVER. the whole ride home!
DAY CAMPERS DROP-OFF & PICK-UP | Monday – Friday
Drop-off for Onsite Day Campers is 8am and pick-up is between 5 and 5:15p.
FULLY ENGAGED CAMPERS
We know life exists beyond camp and the need may arise for you to pick-up your happy camper mid-week. This can make it hard for campers to fully engage in the camp community. If early pick-up is unavoidable, please contact us as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.
Camper Mail & Photos
BUNK1: Lutherhill’s online mail and photo site! With Bunk1, you can view photos online for free and buy credits to send emails to your camper.
NEW THIS YEAR: receive 5 FREE Bunk Note credits or choose to upgrade to a bundle that includes photo tagging and additional credits to enhance your notes with borders, photos, puzzles, and more.
Here is how to set it up:
– Go to the BUNK1 website
– Click on “Register Now”
– Enter the pre-approved Passcode (camper parents will receive the passcode in an email prior to camp and at Sunday registration)
– Once registered, sign in and click on Photo Gallery, Image Folder. Enjoy!
BRING MAIL: Bring camper mail to registration and drop-off in the designated area. Make sure your Camper Name, Cabin Number and Delivery Day are clearly marked on each piece of mail.(You’ll learn the cabin number at Sunday registration.)
SEND MAIL: You can send mail during the week to: Camper Name, Lutherhill, PO Box 99, La Grange, TX 78945. Make sure to drop your notes in the mail EARLY to make sure it gets to camp in time!
MAIL DELIVERY AT CAMP: We will print emails from Bunk1 Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and the campers will receive the message at lunch that day. You will only receive a reply from your camper once they write the note on the Bunk Reply stationary and turn it in to the camp office. Some campers will not write a response immediately and some may not write at all. Please be patient! Bunk1 offers an option to purchase Bunk Reply stationary once you register.
PRO TIP! To increase the likelihood that your happy camper will send a note home, make sure to pack pre-addressed, stamped envelopes in their luggage.
Happy Healthy Campers
Food Service: Our food service staff works diligently to provide hearty, healthy meals for every camper. If your happy camper has a dietary restriction or allergies, please include this information on your camper’s online health form (during registration). For extreme allergies or extenuating circumstances, please contact us at office@lutherhill.org.
Health Care: A Health Care Manager is onsite 24 hours a day to care for the medical needs of campers. This includes distributing all prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Medications at Camp: All medications must be turned into the Health Care Team at registration. Bring medication in original packaging, sealed in a resealable (ziploc) bag labeled with your camper’s name.
Emergency Care & Physician Visits: If your camper needs to visit the physician or hospital during their week, we will notify you immediately and ensure proper treatment. Any co-payments incurred will be billed to you.
Missing Home: Learn more about ways to help prepare your camper while they are at camp HERE.
Camper Packing List
Camper Packing List – PRINTABLE PACKING LIST
Please note:
• NEW!! There are NO paper forms this year! All forms are online when you register your camper and you will receive an email letting you know if you happened to miss one.
• If you are bringing medications: Medications must be brought in their original bottle/container, all meds per camper in a gallon ziploc bag.
• Water Bottle
• Bible, notebook, pen
• Pillow
• Sleeping bag or Twin sheets, light blanket
• T-shirts, shorts, socks, etc.
• Hat
• Sunscreen and insect repellant
• Swimsuit – one that is athletic & durable, ready to climb, jump, slide and swim!
• Bath towel and pool towel
• Toiletries (toothbrush, soap, shampoo, etc.)
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Closed-toe athletic shoes
• Open-toe shoes with sturdy sole and back-strap
Things that are nice to have:
• Lightweight jacket
• Rain gear
• Camera (not a cell phone)
• Stationary & Stamps
• Sunglasses
• Laundry Bag
Items that are not allowed…
• Cell phones
• Electronic devices
• Knives or weapons
• Pets
• Personal sports equipment
• Gum, candy or snacks
• Tobacco, drugs or alcohol
• Clothing that displays inappropriate messages or supports tobacco, drug or alcohol culture
PACKING TIPS:
• Label everything! If there is a label or name written somewhere on the item, that lost item is more likely to find its way back to the camper.
Summer 2025 Theme | Daily Bread Project
THEME: Summer 2025 theme coming soon!
DAILY BREAD: Each summer, Lutherhill joins forces with another organization to help our campers learn about God’s invitation to generous living through the Daily Bread project (our summer service project). Lutherhill’s Daily Bread Partner will be announced soon!
A Day at Camp
8:00a
Breakfast
Cabin Cleaning | Campers join forces to tidy their space in hopes of winning the coveted
Clean Cabin Award.
9:30a
Best.Week.Ever. | The whole camp gathers for a silly, fun, fantastic time! Together we give thanks for the previous day and get a little preview of all that will unfold today at camp.
10:00a
Worship | Campers lead the whole community in an outdoor, camp-style worship!
10:30a
Bible Study | Cabin group break-out for small group discussion and activities that center around the day’s theme. This is a time to take a deeper look at the bible story and wonder together.
11:15a
Post Study Bonanza | A silly name for a fun gathering to review the Bible Study. Campers share
what they learned through creative mediums like game shows, skits, songs and more.
12:00
Lunch
Turtle Time | A time for campers to relax and recharge in their cabin.
2:00-5:00p
Activity Time | A three-hour block to enjoy camp activities.
5:30p
Dinner
Free Play | Relaxed time to play or sit or create!
7:15p
Sing-A-Long | A high-energy time to sing and dance outdoors!
7:45p
All Camp | A time for the whole camp to play together. This can be anything from a staff hunt to a luau or carnival.
Evening Schedule
Snacks | A chance to get a little more fuel to last the rest of the evening.
Worship | Re-centering our thoughts on God at the end of the day.
Devotions | A time to reflect on the day with cabin groups.
Lights Out | Get some rest for another great day at Lutherhill!
Camp Store
Campers have the chance to visit the camp store during the week. Items range in price from $2 for stickers, $15 for shirts and up to $30 for select items. Items from our canteen (sodas, candy and snacks) are included in your registration fee, no need to send extra money for this! All camp store money must be submitted online through our registration system. You may do this anytime before 5pm on the Friday before your camper’s week. We do not collect cash during Sunday registration or mid-week.
You may also use our online storefront to pre-order items to be picked-up on Sunday or delivered to your camper during the week (be sure to include your campers name and cabin if possible in the comments section when checking out!). Please be sure to make online purchases by Wednesday at 5p to ensure delivery before camp concludes. The store will also be open when you pick up your camper on Fridays (and on Wednesdays for Alpha camper pick-up).
Day Camp at Lutherhill La Grange
Lutherhill’s Day Camp offers all the joy of camp, while you enjoy the comforts of home! Here is some additional information specific for our Day Campers:
Arrival & Departure:
We WELCOME campers on Monday at 8:00a
• Registration and Drop-off at the Ackerman Pavilion
• Prior to arrival, fill out the mandatory forms online in Campwise for your camper.
• Bring any medications
We bid campers FAREWELL each day at 5:15p
• Pick-up between 5:00-5:15p at the Ackerman Pavillion Monday – Thursday
• Friday we wrap-up the week with a pool party! Pick-up on Friday will be from Lutherhill’s pool
at the top of the hill.
Packing List:
• Bible, notebook, pen
• Water bottle
• Pillow
• Sleeping bag or nap mat
• T-shirts, shorts, socks, etc.
• Hat
• Sunscreen and insect repellant
• Swimsuit and 1 change of clothes
• Pool towel
• Closed-toe athletic shoes
Things that are nice to have:
• Light weight jacket
• Rain gear
• Camera (not a cell phone)
• Sunglasses
Items that are not allowed:
• Cell phones
• Electronic devices
• Knives or weapons
• Pets
• Personal sports equipment
• Gum, candy or snacks
• Tobacco, drugs or alcohol
• Clothing that displays inappropriate messages or supports tobacco, drug or
alcohol culture
Specialty Camper Programs
Click the links below to find additional camper information about our specialty programs.
L.Y.L.E. Info – coming soon
Sr High Adventure Info – coming soon
Jr High Adventure Info – coming soon
Questions? Contact William Jackson, Director of Camps
Payment, Cancellation & Refund policies
To secure your spot you must pay the non-refundable deposit. Registration fees are due in full two weeks prior to the first day of your session.
More than 14 days: Cancellations received 14+ days before the first day of your session are eligible for a refund less the non-refundable deposit.
Less than 14 days: Cancellations received within 14 days of your session are not eligible for a refund.
Questions? Contact Us!
Thank you for trusting us with your happy camper this summer! Do you have a question for us?
Send an email: registration@lutherhill.org
Give us a call: 979-217-1954

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