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A Ministry on Lake Superior
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A Ministry on Lake Superior

Welcome to Camp Amnicon!

For over 40 years, Camp Amnicon has offered high adventure and retreat programs in the western Lake Superior area to youth and adults. We strive to connect the mission of the church (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) with the care of God's creation through high adventure, canoeing, camping, and retreating.

Our secluded 700-acre site is located on the south shore of Lake Superior, 20 miles East of Duluth-Superior, along the Amnicon River.

"I'd like to extend my gratitude to you for the most fun I have ever had in my life and for your guidance towards a closer life with God. It was awesome, awesome."

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Outreach Amnicon in our worldIn many ways every young person today can be considerd "at-risk" - truely, growing up is a risky buisness! But there are some youth today who have extra strikes against them - obsitcals or distractions that make it even harder for them to enter into healthy, sucessful adulthood. Roughly 50% of Amnicon's campers come from what are called "at-risk" settings, and many of them do not have the funds to pay for a week at camp. These youth may come from: ~Inner city, impoverished neighborhoods ~Mental health treatment programs ~Immigrant communities ~Foster homes and group homes ~Native American ReservationsAmnicon staff work diligently with groups to create a community where each camper feels a sense of belonging and worth among their peers. Because of the small staff-to-camper ratio, guides are able to give individual attention to each camper, whether that involves teaching a new skill, addressing a unique need or simply listning to a camper share their life experiences.

Philosophy and Mission Amnicon Statement of Philosophy As people of God, we are aware that our Creator fervently desires shalom (peace, wholeness, justice and harmony) for the creation. Though the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we have witnessed God's renewing and redeeming efforts on behalf of the world community. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we are called to participate in the redemptive and reconciling establishment of shalom. The ultimate goal of Amnicon's ministry is to enhance and enable God's salvation of all people. Therefore, we must reflect on the relationships within the Amnicon community to insure that there is integrity and consistency between God's Word and the way in which we live together. At the same time, our stewardship of the wilderness must be in harmony with our role of caring for the earth and its resources. We believe that the Bible provides clear testimony to God's desire for shalom among people and with the earth. However, we realize that as human beings, we have a natural affinity for brokenness and disharmony. Christ's life and teachings provide us with healing power for reconciliation and grace for change. Amnicon living is being connected to, and actively participating in, an intentional community which is grounded in Jesus Christ who is our hope for the future.
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