HISTORY

1930's - 1940's

1932

The Luther Park Association was formed. The First Board of Directors was elected.

1933

Luther Park’s first week of camp was held. The registration fee was $3 for a week.

1934

The “auditorium” – now the Chapel – was built. A “logging bee” was held. Cabins were built by Luther Leagues of the Rice Lake Circuit.

1946

The Luther Park Bell was retired by the Soo Line and given to camp. The Rice Lake Circuit, Eau Claire Circuit, and the Mondovi Circuit formed Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc.

Mission & Values
Chapel in 1938

1950's - 1960's

Outpost Gate 1974
Outpost Gate 1974
Campers at platform tent, Luther Woods Housing during summer
Campers at platform tent, Luther Woods Housing during summer

1959

Mr. Richard Kahl, a teacher from Rice Lake, was hired as Camp Manager.

1960

The first retreat house, now called the Covenant Center, was built.

1964

The first year Luther Park hired a full-summer staff.

1965

Frank Brocker became the first year-round Director; he also served the Dovre Lutheran parish in rural Chetek.

1966

Luther Woods, then called Outpost, a 320-acre property in Birchwood, WI, was purchased. Covenant Center was winterized.