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Lutheran Valley Retreat is a year round retreat and summer camp facility for all ages tucked away in the Pike National Forest. Our mission is to share God’s grace and glory through His creation.
What we do
Summer Adventures
Backpack in some of Colorado’s most beautiful terrain, try your hand at archery & tomahawks, go rock climbing & rappelling, enjoy horseback riding, and so much more!
Our summer programs are for kids ranging in ages 4-17.
Horse Adventures
Campers can build lasting relationships with the horses and look forward to seeing them each year when they return.
Ages 8-17; $570 - $730
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Frontier Village
Campers get to experience how some things were done 150 years ago while staying in cabins that are ready for campers who like adventure.
Campers ages 11-17: $450 - $530
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Young Adventurers
These short weekend camps are designed to introduce children to camp for the first time.
6-8 year olds; $140/camper
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Kinder Kamp
This special camp is for 1 child and 1 parent, grandparent, or guardian. Enjoy many fun camp activities with your little one to help them get used to being at camp.
4-5 year olds: $170 for 1 adult & 1 child; $50/additional person
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Backpacking Adventures
Campers and staff head off base camp to experience tent camping, long hikes, camp stove cooking and an adventurous week completely outdoors. Ages 11-17; $580
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extras
Additional experiences
LVR offers additional experiences for the camper who wants to get the most out of God’s wonderful creation.
Extra Rock Climbing
Campers will get more personal time and coaching by LVR staff. This includes two full mornings (about 2 hours) of climbing. Gear is provided.
Cost $40
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Horseback Rides
Add this experience for your camper(s) for just $40/ride. Each camper can add on just 1 horse ride during their week of camp.
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Overnight Pack Trip
Campers will spend a night tent camping off-site and hiking between 1-3 miles. The night will include eating pack meals and spending time around the campfire (if permitted) and campers will hike back the next morning to return to their cabin groups.
Cost is $40.
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Mountain Biking
Add a morning of mountain biking on LVR’s pump course and surrounding trails. Learn biking techniques and get a taste for the more extreme form of cycling.
Cost is $40.
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Rockets
Give your kid(s) the experience of building and launching their own rocket! This is such a fun addition to the camp experience.
Cost is $35.
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Late Checkout
Checkout for week-long camps is on Fridays at noon and for weekend camps on Sundays at 11 A.M. If you’re late, you will be charged $40, since we have to pay staff to stick around longer.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
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adventure awaits
FAMILY & ADULT RETREATS
Why should your children have all the fun?!
Enjoy a weekend away at one of our men’s or women’s retreats. Or bring the whole family and experience God’s amazing creation together.
What we do
Families & Adults
Women’s Winter Craft Retreat
Join us for the Women's Winter Craft Retreat the first weekend of February! Come craft to your heart's content, worship, fellowship with other women, and stay cozy with hot drinks like cocoa, coffee, tea, and cider. Get outside to ice skate, sled, or broomball.
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Father/Son Weekend
It’s a guy thing! Lessons on fly fishing, climbing and rappelling, zipline, and many other adventures during this awesome weekend.
Kids ages 6-16
July 5 – July 7, 2024
$160/pair; $45 for each additional person
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Family Work Weekend
This completely FREE weekend is designed for you to enjoy LVR while working with the staff to get camp ready for the summer season.
May 10 – 12, 2024
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Women’s Retreat
Join us for an amazingly fun Women's Retreat where you can zipline, hike, rappel, rock climb, craft, fellowship with other women, relax, and worship! You decide how you'd like to spend the weekend and enjoy. September 26 - September 29, 2024.
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Spring Men’s Retreat
Join the men from Family of Christ for all of the best camp activities, including zombie zipline, hiking, fishing, shooting, rock climbing, and so much more. May 2 - May 5, 2024.
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Family Camp
Bring the whole family or come with a group of friends for this super fun weekend! We will have a variety of activities for all ages and everyone is welcome. August 9 – August 11, 2024
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Mother/Daughter Weekend
Take this time, retreat to the mountains to get away for some quality time. Every daughter needs her mother to listen and share with.
For kids ages 6-16
July 19 - 21, 2024
$160/pair; $45 for each additional person
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Fall Men’s Retreat
Join the Holy Cross men at their annual men’s retreat! Get outside & enjoy a variety of activities, including rock climbing, rappelling, zip-lining, shooting and more! September 11 - September 14, 2025.
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Testimonials
What our campers say
“Thank you for all you do! My son was just telling me how much he learned last week about perseverance and how he’s going to apply it to the school year! You all are changing lives!”
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“Both of my children went to LVR from kindergarten to their senior year of high school. They learned compassion towards others different than themselves, went on backpacking trips from junior high through high school and learned leadership and teamwork skills. They also learned a lot of fun songs they still sing to this day!!!”
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“My favorite thing about camp is the relationships that will last into eternity.”
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