By Korey Breutzmann, Director of Programs One of my favorite parts of working at camp is watching the summer staff and the campers getting an opportunity to be the truest version of themselves. Something about camp gives people the chance to leave behind the masks we...
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries volunteers and staff enjoy showering our Summer Ministry Team with lots of love in many ways each and every summer. One way we show this love is through providing each of the summer staff with a pillowcase to use while at summer...
“Can I get $100? Now how about $150?” The ever boisterous Lance Larsen started the bidding right on time at our 36th annual Quilt Auction. Back at our normal location at camp this year, he and his crew members’ voices rang out as guests bid on the over 400 quilts....
At Carol Joy Holling Camp and Sullivan Hills Camp, summer brings something magical—a chance for youth and young adults to escape into the outdoors, make lifelong friends, and to make Faith: Alive. Behind all of this, is a special group of people who make sure this...
By Dani Hatfield, Director of Marketing For the past 45 summers, leaders at Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM) have taken great care maintaining and expanding our facilities in order to serve campers and guests not only from across Nebraska, but also from...
Summer camp is an awesome time for many young people. They are excited to swim, hike, study the Bible, receive a new camp t-shirt, make new friends, and do crafts. With all of these activities, there are many things we must do to prepare and get ready, and that is...
We hope you have the chance soon to meet our new Director of Development, Jacob Spilker. Jacob joined the NLOM team as Director of Development in January. Jacob’s been connected to NLOM most of his life now. He started as a camper at Taste of Camp with his father,...
Did you know that if you’re a Thrivent member (or associate member) you may have at least one $250 grant to help support an organization you care about? It’s true! Here’s how: Visit Thrivent.com/actionteam Log in or create an account Submit your application Receive...
In November, we welcomed more than a dozen pairs of mothers and daughters to the Sjogren Retreat Center at Carol Joy Holling Camp, Conference & Retreat Center. The Mother & Tween Daughter Retreat is one of the annual retreats we offer, and it is always well...
“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.” - Psalm 139:14 My favorite time of the year is winter. I love the falling of snow and the look of God’s creation when snow sits on all the trees, bushes, and...