Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp

Wapo Boat-in Worship
2024-09-01 09:20 - 10:20 (America/Chicago) | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Date: September 1
Theme: Always – Pray (Matthew 6:5-8, 1 Thess. 5:16-18)
Speaker: Pastor Keith Ruehlow
Worship happens at Camp Wapo at 9:20am on Sundays during the summer. Arrive at the beach by boat, bike, foot, or car! We’ll have coffee, treats, good fellowship, and friends. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors – there is a place for you here.
There is seating available or you can bring your own lawn chair. No RSVP is required – just show up as you are!

Wapo Christmas Dinner Theater
2024-12-05 18:00 - 2024-12-15 21:00 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Camp Wapo Christmas Dinner Theater
The hors d’ oeuvres course will start 45 minutes before showtime. Please arrive anytime in that 45 minute window. The performance will start at the times listed below.
Thursday Dec 5 – 6:00pm
Friday Dec 6 – 6:00pm
Saturday Dec 7 – 5:00pm (limited tickets available this night) Register here.
Sunday Dec 8 – 4:00pm
Thursday Dec 12 – 6:00pm
Friday Dec 13 – 6:00pm (limited tickets available this night) Register here.
Saturday Dec 14 – 5:00pm
Sunday Dec 15 – 4:00pm
“A Stranger for Christmas” is the story of Florence and Myrna, residents of a rest home in Pasadena. Florence has never had a real family Christmas. Myrna had years of storybook Christmases with her five children. Florence fantasizes that a family would come along and take her in for Christmas, but she believes no family would put themselves out this way. Myrna believes otherwise and they set out to prove it. Together they make up a story to test Myrna’s children. And thus, Genevieve is born, a fictitious little old lady in a rest home near to Myrna’s children. You’ll love the way this story ends!
Questions? Call 715-268-8434 or email nataliep@campwapo.org

Alumni Happy Hour
2025-01-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Broken Clock Brewing, 1712 Marshall St NE Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
Broken Clock Brewing
1712 Marshall St NE Suite 100
Minneapolis MN
Ready for some camp magic all over again? Grab your camp crew or come meet new friends who know what it’s like to have the best. summer. job. ever! Let’s gather for some fun, laughter, and plenty of camp memories!

Alumni Happy Hour
2025-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Big Wood Brewery, 3429 Centerville Rd, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127
Big Wood Brewery
3429 Centerville Rd
Vadnais Heights MN
Ready for some camp magic all over again? Grab your camp crew or come meet new friends who know what it’s like to have the best. summer. job. ever! Let’s gather for some fun, laughter, and plenty of camp memories!

Alumni Happy Hour
2025-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Bald Man Brewing, 2020 Silver Bell Rd #28, Eagan, MN, 55122
Bald Man Brewing
2020 Silver Bell Rd #28
Eagan MN
Ready for some camp magic all over again? Grab your camp crew or come meet new friends who know what it’s like to have the best. summer. job. ever! Let’s gather for some fun, laughter, and plenty of camp memories!

Alumni Happy Hour
2025-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Lift Bridge Brewing Co, 1900 Tower Dr W, Stillwater, MN, 55082
Lift Bridge Brewing Co.
1900 Tower Dr W
Stillwater MN
Ready for some camp magic all over again? Grab your camp crew or come meet new friends who know what it’s like to have the best. summer. job. ever! Let’s gather for some fun, laughter, and plenty of camp memories!

Rooted and Restored: Wapo Men's Retreat
2025-05-02 17:00 - 2025-05-04 12:00 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
The Wapo Men’s Retreat is led by a talented Bible Study and Worship leader along with our retreat staff. Grab some friends and come out to camp for a fun weekend to recharge. There will be lots of time for fun and games as well as time for some serious relaxing. Retreaters may also choose to do some hiking on the beautiful trails at Ox Lake or biking the Stower Seven Lakes Trail (bring your own bike). Additional details will be coming soon!
More information here
Registration will open in the fall of 2024.

Alumni Happy Hour
2025-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Forgotten Star Brewing Co., 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN, 55421
Forgotten Star Brewing Co
38 Northern Stacks Dr
Fridley MN
Because it’s our last happy hour of this series we’re going big! We have a room reserved for our group…we have a giveaway for everyone, a drawing for a special prize, PIZZA, probably some games, and an update on our building project at Wapo.
Bring yourself, a friend, your family…this event is not limited to staff alumni…if you love camp – it’s for you! Look for our tabletop display!
To help us know how much pizza to order, RSVP here. If you decide to come later and didn’t rsvp – no worries! We’ll order more!

Boat-in Worship
2025-05-25 09:20 - 2025-08-31 10:20 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Join us for lakeside worship on Sundays at 9:20am, May 25-August 31.
Come as you are by boat, bike, foot, or car. Bring yourself, your family, your friends, your neighbors – everyone is welcome! Coffee and treats will be served before and during worship. Seating is provided or you can bring your own lawn chair.
Communion is served most Sundays and an offering will be collected. Boat-in offerings support a vibrant outdoor ministry at Camp Wapo and our scholarship program for families in need. See you at Camp Wapo this summer!

Boat-in Worship
2025-06-29 09:20 - 10:30, 2025-07-07 09:20 - 10:30, 2025-07-13 09:20 - 10:30 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States

Wapo Golf Tournament
2025-07-14 11:00 - 19:00 | Amery Golf Club, 601 Deronda St, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
July 14, 2025
It’s the 23rd year of the Camp Wapo Hackers and Whackers Golf Scramble! It’s time to put your foursome together and get warmed up for this annual event. Get ready for some serious fun – raising money for camper scholarships and summer programs. Your $100 registration fee includes a delicious lunch and supper, 20ft of “string-aid”, 18 holes of golf and a cart, and some fun hole contests with prizes. At check-in you can also purchase $5 mulligans (2 per person) and raffle tickets (3 for $20, or $10 each) for awesome prizes.
11:00-12:15 Check-in and Lunch (Come anytime between 11 and 12:15 for lunch, check-in, buy raffle tickets, hit range balls $, putting green, etc.)
12:30 Shotgun start
6:00 Dinner & Awards
Register online here
Download a registration form here
If you have any questions about your team’s registration status, please email jenh@campwapo.org or call 715-554-7175.

High School Leadership Retreat 2025
2025-10-10 18:00 - 2025-10-12 12:00 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Site: Camp Wapo
Ages: Current grades 9-12
“Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant.” – Romans 12:11
The High School Leadership Program at Camp Wapo is designed to empower young leaders by building essential skills in communication, teamwork, and personal growth. Over the course of this weekend, students engage in a variety of activities that foster leadership development, including group challenges and reflective discussions. They also hear from inspiring speakers who share insights on leadership, service, and making a positive impact. Participants will leave the program not only with enhanced leadership abilities but also with a deeper sense of purpose and connection to their peers and faith.
Check-in is on Friday from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
Check-out is on Sunday at 11:00 am.
Click Here for more information

Wapo Christmas Dinner Theater
2025-12-04 16:00 - 2025-12-14 22:00 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
“STAR” (by Brian Walter, Annie Herring & Daniel Perrin) is a smart, Scripture-faithful musical that reimagines the Magi’s journey with wit, nuance, and a few delightful twists – accuracy where Scripture speaks; imagination where it’s silent. Follow these seekers from the East as a reappearing star leads them to unexpected joy and the newborn King. Thoughtful, funny, and deeply rooted in the Christmas story.
The hors d’ oeuvres course will start 45 minutes before showtime. Please arrive anytime in that 45 minute window. The performance will start at the times listed below.
Thursday Dec 4 – 6:00pm FULL
Friday Dec 5 – 6:00pm FULL
Saturday Dec 6 – 5:00pm FULL
Sunday Dec 7 – 4:00pm (only 2 seats available)
Thursday Dec 11 – 6:00pm FULL
Friday Dec 12 – 6:00pm (only 4 seats available)
Saturday Dec 13 – 5:00pm FULL
Sunday Dec 14 – 4:00pm (only 1 seat available)
Tickets will go on sale to the public on October 22. You will find the link to purchase tickets here.
Questions? Call 715-268-8434 or email nataliep@campwapo.org
We depend on over 100 volunteers to make the magic happen! Click here if you would learn how you could volunteer!
Online registration will appear here on October 22. If you prefer a paper form you can download one here.

Wapo Spring Quilt Retreat
2026-02-23 13:00 - 2026-02-26 13:00 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
﻿The Cross Fire Center at Camp Wapo is the perfect place for quilters to create beautiful masterpieces. We guarantee good fun, quality quilting time, lots of laughs, and the opportunity to learn from each other. Grab a crafty friend, sister, or mom and you’ll be sure to have a blast! Bring your machine, lots of projects, and sewing gear. Camp will provide comfortable accommodations, meals cooked with care, quilting tables, ironing boards, and cutting tables.

Renew: Wapo Women's Retreat
2026-02-27 19:00 - 2026-03-01 13:00 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Bring a group of your friends or come ready to make some new ones. This retreat is designed to offer space to renew your spirit. Maybe that means some shopping at the many Amery area boutiques and antique stores, relaxing with a good book, hiking or snowshoeing (bring your own) the beautiful trails at Ox Lake, or enjoying a challenging jigsaw puzzle. All of this is in addition to time spent in bible study and other sessions. Your soul will be fed and renewed during the Wapo Women’s Retreat.
Learn more and register here.

Boat-in Worship
2026-05-24 09:20 - 2026-09-06 10:20 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Join us for lakeside worship on Sundays at 9:20am, May 24-September 6.
Come as you are – by boat, bike, foot, or car. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors – there’s a place for everyone here.
Coffee and treats will be ready before and during worship. Seating is provided, or you can bring a lawn chair and settle in. We celebrate communion most Sundays and will pass an offering basket.
Gifts from Boat-In Worship help sustain this ministry and provide scholarships to those who need assistance.
There’s something special about gathering by the lake as a community – we’d love to have you be part of it this summer.

Memorial Day Pancake Extravaganza
2026-05-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Let’s kick off summer together at the Camp Wapo Memorial Day Pancake Extravaganza! Enjoy classic buttermilk pancakes, delightfully thin Finnish pancakes, buttery pannenkoeken, and blueberry french toast bake. Load up with toppings, real maple syrup, sausage, fruit, yogurt, granola, and beverages!
We’ll be serving from 8:00-noon and no RSVP is needed. We have lots of indoor seating and if the weather is nice there is lots of outdoor seating too.
The Wapo camp store will be open (including a sale rack) so you can stock up on all your Wapo wear. Grab your family, friends and neighbors and come on out for the best pancake breakfast around.
Cost: Freewill offering
Questions: 715-268-8434 or email campwapo@campwapo.org

2026 Staff Commissioning
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Easter Lutheran Church, 4545 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
2026 Summer Staff Commissioning Service

I know its hard to believe but summer is right around the corner, and that means a new group of summer staff is preparing to step into one of the most meaningful roles they’ll ever have.

We invite you to join us for our Summer Staff Commissioning Service – a time to gather as a community, surround our staff with prayer, and send them into the summer grounded in encouragement and support. These young leaders will spend their days creating spaces where campers feel known, connected, and deeply loved. They don’t do that on their own – they do it with a whole community behind them.

That’s where you come in. Your prayers and support matter.

All the details can be found here. Help us spread the word…everyone is welcome!

Thursday, June 4 at 6:30pm
Easter Lutheran Church
4545 Pilot Knob Rd
Eagan MN 55122

To help us in our planning, please RSVP using this link.

Wapo Golf Tournament
2026-07-13 12:00 - 19:00 | Amery Golf Club, 601 Deronda St, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
July 13, 2026
It’s the 24th year of the Camp Wapo Hackers and Whackers Golf Scramble! It’s time to put your foursome together and get warmed up for this annual event. Get ready for some serious fun – raising money for camper scholarships and summer programs. Your $120 registration fee includes:

a delicious lunch and supper
2 free mulligans
20ft of “string-aid”
18 holes of golf and a cart
fun hole contests with prizes

At check-in you can also purchase raffle tickets (3 for $20, or $10 each) for awesome prizes.
12:00-12:45 Check-in and Lunch (Come anytime between 12 and 12:45 for lunch, check-in, buy raffle tickets, hit range balls $, putting green, etc.)
1:00 Shotgun start
5:30 Dinner & Awards
Register online here
Download a registration form here.
If you have any questions about your team’s registration status, please email jenh@campwapo.org or call 715-554-7175.

Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Day
2026-08-02 09:20 - 13:00 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
On Sunday, August 2, we invite our donors, volunteers, and friends to gather for a special day of worship, gratitude, and community.
Join us for worship by the lake, led by our summer staff, as we celebrate another season of ministry and give thanks for the many hands and hearts that support Camp Wapo, Ox Lake and Wilderness Canoe Base. Following worship, enjoy lunch and fellowship with fellow camp supporters.
We’re also honored to welcome special guest (and summer staff alum) Mikah Meyer, whose stories of adventure, wonder, and exploring creation remind us why places like camp matter.
Because of people like you, lives are changed here every day. We look forward to celebrating with you.

To help us in our planning for lunch, please RSVP here.

Women's Wilderness Adventure 2026
2026-09-10 15:00 - 2026-09-13 11:00 | Wilderness Canoe Base, 12477 Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Join our longest-standing retreat and get away for a weekend with other wilderness women! This group of women explores, creates, and socializes together, and spends significant time enjoying the company of one another throughout the weekend. Whether you have been to Wilderness Canoe Base many times or never at all, this is a great opportunity to be invited into an incredible community of wilderness women. Activity options include First and Last Word, community meals, guided and self-guided nature hikes, swimming, Voyageur canoe paddles, guided canoe trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, excursions to local off-site hiking trails, and more. More details can be found here.
Please email wcboffice@campwapo.org or call (218) 388-2241 with questions about this event.
Click here to register!

Wapo Fall Quilt Retreat
2026-10-12 13:00 - 2026-10-15 13:00 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
The Cross Fire Center at Camp Wapo is the perfect place for quilters to create beautiful masterpieces. We guarantee good fun, quality quilting time, lots of laughs, and the opportunity to learn from each other. Grab a crafty friend, sister, or mom and you’ll be sure to have a blast! Bring your machine, lots of projects, and sewing gear. Camp will provide comfortable accommodations, meals cooked with care, quilting tables, ironing boards, and cutting tables.

Encounter Youth Retreat
2026-10-23 19:00 - 2026-10-25 19:00 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Dates: October 23-25, 2026

Site: Camp Wapo
Ages: Current grades 6-9
Cost: $170 for youth, $100 for adult mentors
“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” – Ephesians 3:17-19
Encounter is a fully programmed retreat and can accommodate lots of different groups together in one retreat. Encounter is designed for Youth Workers to bring their youth group out to camp and not have to worry about leading program. Groups will provide their own cabin chaperones for this retreat. Your group will have lots of time to explore how wide, long, high and deep is the love of Christ for us. Together we’ll discover how we are called to live this out in our world today.
Check-in is on Friday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
Closing worship is on Sunday at 11:00 am.

*Encounter is for Church/Youth groups.
Churches/Groups call the camp office to book spots 715.268.8434
Click here for more information – Encounter 2026
