By Trish Haniszewski, Development Officer For years, Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries has been blessed by the generosity and steadfast support of the Rogers Foundation, with Mary Kay Jones at the heart of this partnership. Inspired by her father Rex Marquart’s...
By Farrel Aflagah, 2025 Ranch Camp Site Coordinator “Carol Joy Holling Camp is where we’re from” quickly went from just a slogan at my summer job to a cornerstone of my faith. Being a part of the Summer Ministry Team at Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries completely...
By Jessica Weltz, Adult Programs Specialist Eli’s first experience with the Jay Novicki program was five years ago, and it was a day his mom will never forget. Nervous and unsure, she left Eli at camp, worried about how he would handle being away from home. At first,...
By Allison Blatchford, Events and Communications Manager Mosaic and NLOM have a long-standing partnership, serving people and ensuring that camp is available for all—no matter the ability of the camper. Through the development of the Jay Novicki program, the...
By Korey Breutzmann, Director of Programs Think about the last time you heard a great story. Did it make you laugh? Bring a tear to your eye? Evoke joy or anger, love or sadness? Each story and every part of our lives is shaped by words—spoken, heard, and read. The...
By Korey Breutzmann, Director of Programs “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart.” - Romans 10:8 Animated movies have been a big part of my life ever since I was a young child. I have many fond memories of gathering with my family on a Saturday night...
By Dani Hatfield, Director of Marketing Winter may have settled in, but at camp, the excitement is just beginning! With the support of generous donors—including the CL and Rachel Werner Foundation, Hawks Foundation, Nebraska Environmental Trust, Sid Dillon, Immanuel...
By Tara Knudson Carl, Director of Operations When is the last time you brought your team away from the workplace to rejuvenate, team-build, or focus on long-term planning? It can be difficult to tear yourself and your team away from day-to-day priorities and work that...
By Lisa Stirtz, Volunteer Coordinator Changing colors of the leaves is a beautiful site as I drive into camp. The beauty of God is truly amazing every day. I am also in awe of the turkeys and deer as I wait for them to cross the road as I come into camp. Again,...
By Allison Blatchford, Events & Communications Manager “Fore!” In its 15th year, the Kearney Camp Classic was a hit again this year! On Friday, August 16, 52 golfers teed off in an 18-hole scramble, to support both Carol Joy Holling & Sullivan Hills Camps....