Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp

Wapo Boat-in Worship
2024-08-04 09:20 - 10:20 (America/Chicago) | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Date: August 4
Theme: Always – Faithful/Steadfast (Psalm 33, Lamentations 3:23-33, 1 Thess 5:23-24)
Speaker: Brandon Newton
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 Boat-in Worship
2024-08-11 09:20 - 10:20 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Date: August 11
Theme: Always – Trust (Proverbs 3:5-6, <ark 11:20-24, Isaiah 43:1-7)
Speaker: Pastor Steve Thomason, Luther Seminary Professor, Artist
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 Boat-in Worship
2024-08-18 09:20 - 10:20 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Date: August 18
Theme: Always – Give Thanks (I Chron. 16:7-34, Psalm 92, Luke 17:11-18)
Speaker: Pastor Paul Harrington
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 Boat-in Worship
2024-08-25 09:20 - 10:20 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Date: August 25
Theme: Always – Repent/Confess (1 John 1:5-9, Luke 5:27-32)
Speaker: Carrie Stiles
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 Boat-in Worship
2024-09-01 09:20 - 10:20 | 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!

WCB September Fall Family Getaways
2024-09-12 08:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | Wilderness Canoe Base, 12477 Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Bring your family to Wilderness Canoe Base to spend time with one another at camp! Explore, adventure, and have fun together all in the comforts of our base camp. Activities vary and are optional, but include everything from paddling and swimming, to nature hikes, to sauna and lake jumps, to rock climbing to so much more! Enjoy time in the woods and time with your family.

WCB October Fall Family Getaways
2024-10-10 08:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00 | Wilderness Canoe Base, 12477 Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States

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!

Community Bible Study
2025-02-11 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-02-18 09:15 - 10:30 | WI
The Apostle Paul
Led by Pastor Paul Oman
Cost: FREE
Where: Cross Fire building
Learn the basic storyline of the Apostle Paul in this two-session study.
Pastor Paul will guide you through an overview of Paul’s life, his missionary journeys, his work to establish and encourage churches in Asia Minor (modern day Turkey and Greece), and his imprisonments along the way. We will look at the issues confronting the churches and people in Philippi, Galatia, Corinth, Ephesus, Athens, and more.
Bible studies can create anxiety, especially when wondering if you might be “called on” or you might not know where to find a book in the Bible, etc. Pastor Paul understands this and teaches using a non-threatening approach so that you can participate at your own comfort level, whether that is asking questions or not saying a word. Paul will be glad you are there and will not “put you on the spot.”
No Bible experience is necessary. All are welcome. All denominations are welcome. Anyone who is not a member of a church is also welcome. If you have a Bible, bring it along. We will have extras also. Come, see and hear, and be blessed.

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!

GIVE BIG VALLEYS
2025-04-29 | WI
Join the thousands of kind folks that will be supporting local non-profits on April 29!
GIVE BIG VALLEYS is happening on April 29. This 24 hours of giving event supports non-profits in Burnett, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, and St Croix counties of NW Wisconsin.
FAQ
Do I have to live in one of these counties to participate? NO! Everyone – no matter where you reside can join in and give.
Can I support more than one non-profit? YES! We encourage you to pick a few places to support – there are so many non profits doing important work in NW WI.
If I support Camp Wapo, what will my money be used for? All GBV donations will be used to support 2025 summer camp programs at Camp Wapo and our camper scholarship program that provides financial assistance to families with need.
Do I have to use the GBV website to make a gift? You can choose to use the GBV site or you can give directly on our website if you prefer. All gifts received on April 29th will go towards our GBV goal.
GIVE BIG VALLEYS
Camp Wapo’s Donation Page

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!

Celebration Sunday: Gathered in the Spirit
2025-06-15 09:20 - 13:00 | Camp Wapo, 1204 74th Ave, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
Please join us at Camp Wapo for Celebration Sunday: Gathered in the Spirit – a time for summer staff alumni, donors, and friends of every generation to come home to the place where faith has been nurtured, friendships formed, community built, and the Holy Spirit has been moving for 78 years!

The day begins at the beach with Boat-in Worship at 9:20am, led by our 2025 Summer staff and featuring a message from Loren Teig, who served as Camp Wapo’s Executive Director for 38 years and has helped shape the heart of this ministry.

After worship, join us for a picnic lunch and time to reconnect with the people and the place that continue to breathe life into this sacred ministry.

Whether you served on staff, prayed for campers, gave generously, volunteered, or cheered us on from afar – this day is for you. Come breathe in the Holy Spirit, celebrate God’s faithfulness, and be reminded that this community, grounded in the Gospel keeps unfolding in beautiful ways.

Coffee and Treats are served at Worship but to help us plan for lunch, please RSVP here.

We do have limited housing available on the night of June 14 if you would like to stay the night before. Please reach out to Ryan at ryanb@campwapo.org to reserve your cabin or call 715-268-8434.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
PS – Bring your dad! It’s a great way to celebrate Father’s Day too!
RSVP here:

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.
