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American
Camp Association
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Each of
the LOMO outdoor ministry sites are accredited.
ACA
Accreditation
www.acaohio.org
~ Educates camp
owners and directors in the administration of key aspects of camp operation,
program quality, and the health and safety of campers and staff
~ Establishes
guidelines for needed policies, procedures, and practices
~ Assists the
public in selecting camps that meet industry-accepted and government-recognized
standards. ACA's Find-A-Camp Database provides the public with many ways to find
the ideal ACA-accredited camp
Budget Travel Magazine
– March 2006 issue
50
All-Star Family Camps. Remember summer camp? The fun doesn't have to stop just
because you've grown up. You and your kids can make s'mores and go fishing, all
without spending heaps of money--for a family of four, some camps cost less than
$1,000 for an entire week.
www.BudgetTravelOnline.com
OHIO - Camp Luther, Conneaut: Lutheran camp on Lake Erie. Adult
Bible study, group singing, outdoor evening worship, staff members perform
dressed as religious figures. Non-Lutherans welcome. Hiking along the bluffs,
swimming lessons, basketball. ACA accredited. Lodging: Thirty-six cabins with
electricity, sink, toilet, and shared bathhouse sleep 16 on bunks and doubles;
tent and RV sites. Food: Three family-style meals daily; one picnic breakfast,
two picnic dinners. Dates: June 18-Aug. 12. Price: $1,135; no one turned away
because of inability to pay. 800/431-5666,
luther@lomocamps.org.
Capital Area
Safety Council
www.capitalareasafetycouncil.com
BWC’s
Division of Safety and Hygiene
2006 Award for outstanding safety performance.
Lutheran
Woman Today, June 2007 issue
www.lutheranwomantoday.org
Serving
God Through Outdoor Ministries by Carol Kehlmeier
This article features Penny Christensen, the Executive Director of Lutheran
Outdoor Ministries in Ohio. Penny is one of the few women executive directors
of Lutheran outdoor ministries. The article is reflective and insightful
offering readers Penny’s 19 years of wisdom in outdoor ministries. “People do
experience the unconditional love of God through outdoor ministries, and it
radically changes their lives,” said Penny.
http://www.lutheranwomantoday.org/back/07issues/0607article1.html
News stories endorsing this ministry
The Vindicator, Youngstown, Ohio
Kaz goes to camp, 8/9/07
http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/289547066750579.php
Northeastern Ohio Synod
The
Northeastern Ohio Synod's 205 congregations represent 84,236 baptized members of
the ELCA. The mission as the Northeastern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America, empowered by the Word and Sacraments, is to worship
the Lord of the church, nurture the faith among believers, witness to the grace
of God in Jesus Christ, serve the needs of all people, and provide the necessary
support to facilitate this mission.
www.neos-elca.org
Lutheran Outdoor
Ministries in Ohio serves the three Ohio Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. We are the congregations’ outdoor ministry.
Northwestern Ohio Synod
The
Northwestern Ohio Synod's 186 congregations represent 96,444 baptized members of
the ELCA. Northwestern Ohio Synod Purpose Statement: Marked with the
cross of Christ forever, we who belong to the congregations, agencies, and
ministries of the Northwestern Ohio Synod, will witness together to God’s
creative and redeeming Word to all the world.
www.nwos-elca.org
Lutheran Outdoor
Ministries in Ohio serves the three Ohio Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. We are the congregations’ outdoor ministry.
SecurityMetrics
Site:
www.lomocamps.org, Certification Date: May 1, 2007, Scan Frequency:
Quarterly This verifies that www.lomocamps.org has met the security
requirements for SecurityMetrics®
SecurityMetrics Site Certification is designed
for security compliance. It includes unlimited security testing, an online
security questionnaire and unlimited telephone support.
www.securitymetrics.com
Southern Ohio Synod
The Southern Ohio Synod's 232
congregations represent 101,000 baptized members of the ELCA. The Southern Ohio
Synod equips congregations to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ by providing
ecumenical resources, support services and programs that build and sustain
healthy congregations.
www.southernohiosynod.org
Lutheran Outdoor
Ministries in Ohio serves the three Ohio Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. We are the congregations’ outdoor ministry.
Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans
As a
fraternal benefit society, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a not-for-profit
membership organization that joins with its members to support their
communities, congregations and individuals in need through volunteer activities
and gifting programs. We receive financial and volunteer support through the
national and local chapter levels of Thrivent.
www.thrivent.com
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