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We are connected to each other through our experiences and our faith. The community we continue to build at NLOM is one of the things we are most proud of, and we love sharing the stories of the amazing people and groups who we consider family.
Meet Our 2025 Site Coordinators
Meet Bre McMurtry! Site: Trailhead | Years at Camp: 1 Bre is a sophomore at Bellevue University. She is double-majoring in Sports Management and Criminal Justice. Her favorite thing about camp is S’morgasbord and worship. When she’s not at camp she’s likely on the...
One Spark, Endless Impact: Join the Fire Starters Challenge
By Jacob Spilker, Director of Development Here at NLOM we believe in the power of community and the importance of shared purpose. Together, we bring our mission—Faith: Alive—to life, ensuring that every camper experiences the impact of faith, friendship, and God’s...
Volunteering Encouraged: Is there a job for YOU?
By Lisa Stirtz, Volunteer Coordinator Are we prepared for camp? There are many items to check off the to-do-list before the campers arrive for camp, and that is where YOU could volunteer with us. Byron Vogt, a long time volunteer, looks forward to helping get the...
The Yurts are coming! The Yurts are coming!
By Tara Knudson Carl, Director of Operations At Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, we are about to usher in the era of the yurt! We have purchased four yurts from Freedom Yurt-Cabins in Sidney, Nebraska for The Grove site. These yurts will replace the tipis...
Plot Twist: Exploring God’s Story at Camp
By Korey Breutzmann, Director of Programs Think about the last time you heard a great story. Did it make you laugh? Bring a tear to your eye? Evoke joy or anger, love or sadness? Each story and every part of our lives is shaped by words—spoken, heard, and read. The...
Harvesting Memories: Highlights from our Fall Jay Novicki Program
By Jessica Weltz, Adult Programs Specialist The fall was a wonderful season for our Jay Novicki program. We hosted six camps over three months, with a total of 126 participants. To celebrate our time together, we held a Fall Festival, which is always a highlight for...
Good-Bye Distractions, Hello Connections
By Jessica Weltz, Adult Program Specialist During a crisp November morning, inside the beautiful Hazel Dillon Lodge, we welcomed 14 mother-and-daughter pairs. In the sacred space of camp, away from the normal daily distractions, mothers and daughters are truly able to...
Plot Twist
By Korey Breutzmann, Director of Programs “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart.” - Romans 10:8 Animated movies have been a big part of my life ever since I was a young child. I have many fond memories of gathering with my family on a Saturday night...
Building Tomorrow’s Memories: Sustaining Sacred Spaces Campaign
By Dani Hatfield, Director of Marketing Winter may have settled in, but at camp, the excitement is just beginning! With the support of generous donors—including the CL and Rachel Werner Foundation, Hawks Foundation, Nebraska Environmental Trust, Sid Dillon, Immanuel...
Start Your Estate Journey with NLOM
By Dave Coker, Special Gifts Officer At Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, we believe in the power of legacy—both in nature and in giving. If you’ve been considering estate planning…or even if you haven’t…now is the perfect time to act. We’re here to help you...