CONFIRMATION CAMP

Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca

 Sometimes the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostles’ Creed can seem like a chore or some motion we go through, something we memorize and spew back out without thinking too much about it. It can seem like some fantasy wish list for God that never comes true. I mean, “Thy kingdom come?” Come on! But when we compare the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed, we can see not just a fantasy, but a promise. His promise to us, not based on us, but based on who He is as we confess Him and pray to Him, we will see how it’s all connected.

After being convinced to be a Lutheran pastor by his Jesuit (Catholic) high school, Pastor Simek has been involved with HT in a number of ways including CCV, housing coordinator, and assistant chaplain, before being ordained in 2015. He served as the catechesis coordinator for HT for 8 years! He now serves Trinity Lutheran Church Rantoul, Hilbert, WI, and is the husband of Nicole and father of Joel, Elijah, and Jude. As a husband, father, pastor, and student, he has seen and felt the great influence of distinctively Lutheran teaching and the comfort and confidence it gives.

The faith is important to your kids and to the youth of your church. Higher Things wants to make the gifts of Jesus known to them just as much as you do. After a summer of taking a break from studying the catechism, the HT confirmation camp is a fantastic opportunity to dust off those catechisms and deep dive into two Chief Parts before the year begins. There are also tons of benefits to kids when they get to experience time away from their normal life in an environment like a camp. 

Give them that experience at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca and let them have fun with all sorts of camp activities like horseback riding, rock climbing, zip lining, canoeing, and campfires.

Registration is open to both groups and individuals, meaning confirmands can come with their classmates and a chaperone or register individually and be chaperoned by one of Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca’s camp counselors. This event is open to all youth.

More about Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca

RESOURCES

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CONTACT

Alec Deppe
Director of Programs and Retreats at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca
(319) 848-4187
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Tana McKenna
Higher Things Retreat Coordinator
(888) 482-6630 ext. 4
retreats@higherthings.org

THINGS TO KNOW

The $300 registration fee includes all meals throughout the duration of camp as well as all activities, classes, and lodging at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca. Aside from edifying catechesis and distinctly Lutheran worship, participants will spend time in activities such as: archery, canoeing, rock climbing, zipping (zip line), disc golf, swimming, large-group games, campfire and s’mores, and so much more!
Registration is open to both groups and individuals. Confirmands can come with their classmates and a chaperone or register individually and be chaperoned by one of Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca’s camp counselors. This event is open to all youth going into grades 5-8.

You may contact Alec Deppe, Director of Programs and Retreats at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca at (319) 848-4187 or retreats@higherthings.org to receive an informational packet. The camper profile, health form, health screening form, and release of liability must be completed for each camper. To register a group follow the registration instructions located on the website as well as the informational packet.


Groups and Individuals should register online or by mailing the camp registration packet to Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca. Groups and individuals should register online or by mailing the Camp Registration Packet to Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca by July 22nd.