Welcome to the LOSD Blog.

Read more about the current happenings of our four camps below.

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Spring Outlook

Your gifts make a difference! Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters. Read about the ways your gifts are making a difference in the spring edition of the Lutherans Outdoors Outlook.

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Executive Director Announced

Lutheran Outdoors is pleased to announce Paul Hanson has accepted the executive director role, effective January 1, 2019. Hanson, who has served as acting executive director since May 2018, joined the LO team in October 2015 as business and operations director. Hanson is no stranger to camping ministry serving in leadership roles at various camping ministry organizations for the last 26 years.

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Mara Stillson Mara Stillson

Join Our Team!


Need a summer job? Love working outside? We have just the job for you!

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Mara Stillson Mara Stillson

Introducing Our Monthly Podcast

Introducing the Lutherans Outdoors Podcast, The LO Down. Each episode will give you a glimpse into the happenings and history of Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota. Guests and topics will connect you with with camp world and always leave you wanting to hear "s'more".

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Mara Stillson Mara Stillson

Lutherans Outdoors in SD Seeking Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota have now begun the Executive Director search. Any questions and all resumes can be sent to board president, Christina Nath. Resumes will be accepted through the month of October 2018. 

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Mara Stillson Mara Stillson

Camp - Where Faith Becomes Life

Welcome! 

Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota welcomes all to explore and experience Christ's love in community and creation, that means you! Each year LOSD welcomes over 17,000 people to our camps. As we gear up for another year, we are excited to share our new website and blog with all of our friends and family of Lutherans Outdoors. 

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