The West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod relates to three very different church camps offering variety of
Christian camping experiences.
Camp Luther
Camp Luther is operated one week each year, beginning with Father's Day in June and concluding the following Saturday. It provides a camping experience for children and youth. The youngest campers have just completed third grade; the oldest campers have just completed twelfth grade. Approximately 425 campers and 75 staff personnel participate in Camp Luther each year.
Caroline Furnace
Caroline Furnace is supported by the Metro DC, Virginia, and West Virginia - Western Maryland Synods of the ELCA. Caroline Furnace operates year round, providing a wide variety of services from traditional Christian camping for youth to specialty camps and retreat services for all ages.
Camp Melanchthon
Camp Melanchthon is the newest of the three camps. It serves collegians (and those of college age), offering a rare opportunity in the ELCA for collegiate church camping. Conducted during the winter break, campers explore a main topic for the week, worship, and enjoy Christian fellowship.
ELCA Outdoor Ministries
If you would like to visit the ELCA web site on camping (and other outdoor) ministry, click here. One of the helpful things you will find is a search machine to find a camp in a location near you.
Camps
The West Virginia
Western Maryland
Synod
The Atrium
503 Morgantown Ave.
Second Floor
Fairmont, WV
26554-4374
Phone
304.363.4030
Fax
304.363.4042
