Camp Wartburg

Our mission is to provide Christ-centered outdoor ministries where children, adults and families can experience God and His Creation.

Visitors can take part in a variety of summer camps, after-school care, four-season outdoor education events for organized groups and schools, year-round facility rentals for one day and overnight retreats, family reunions and other events. Camp Wartburg offers a great variety of nature-centered activities such as archery, canoeing, swimming, creek walking, fire-building, rock climbing, caving, hi

gh ropes challenge course climbing and more! We also serve great food and have comfortable overnight accommodation options. Call or email us today to book your event! We can't wait to serve you!

03/31/2026

We would love to see you this Sunday for our Easter Sunrise Service!

Here are the details
When: Sunday, April 5th
When: 6:00 am start
Where: Camp Wartburg Amphitheater

A free pancake breakfast will follow in the Dining Hall.

This event is co-sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, IL and Holy Cross Wartburg

03/30/2026

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: WOW Epic

Looking for some EPIC fun? You've come to the right place! During the week your camper will go rock climbing, ziplining, disc-golfing and caving. Not epic enough? You will also have the opportunity to do laser tag and archery tag. 4-6 grade will do the outdoor rock wall and zipline, 6-9 grade will do the full high ropes poles course. Both groups will go caving.

Claim your spot now! Copying the links below, will take you right to that specific session on our website!

6th - 9th grade session - June 28 - July 3 - http://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=718&campCode=dpb&idSession=543738

4th - 6th grade session - July 26 - 31 - http://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=718&campCode=dpb&idSession=543765

03/28/2026

Still trying to make Easter plans? If so, then we would love to have you and your family join us for our Easter Sunrise Service!

Here are the details
When: Sunday, April 5th
When: 6:00 am start
Where: Camp Wartburg Amphitheater

A free pancake breakfast will follow in the Dining Hall.

This event is co-sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, IL and Holy Cross Wartburg

03/27/2026

Hey, have you ever been to Camp Wartburg before? If not, we would love to see
you on April 26th from 1 - 3 pm for Camp Wartburg's annual Ice Cream Social! This is a family fun event where we offer classic camp activities along with free Ice Cream from Oh Sugar! in Waterloo, IL! You won't want to miss it!

P.S. Even if you have been to Camp, we would still love to see you!!

03/26/2026

Come work at Camp Wartburg and gain valuable leadership skills!
To apply, visit www.nloma.org/employment/summer.
Questions? Contact Raley Smith at
[email protected]

03/24/2026

Next week is Waterloo Spring Break, which means full days of AfterCamp at Camp Wartburg! There are only a few more days to register, so make sure to claim your spot TODAY!

Register at www.campwartburg.com!

03/23/2026

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Explorers

Adventure is out there! Campers stay on-site, with something new to discover each day. Adventures include fire-building, playing games, swimming, hiking, canoeing, orienteering, creek walking and so much more. 1 - 4, will do the indoor rock wall, 4-6 grade will do the outdoor rock wall and zipline, 6-9 grade will do the full high ropes poles course.

Claim your spot now! Copying the links below, will take you right to that specific session on our website!

1st - 4th grade session - June 21 - 26 - http://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=718&campCode=dpb&idSession=543720

4th - 6th grade session - July 5 - 10 - http://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=718&campCode=dpb&idSession=543723

4th - 6th grade session 2 - July 19 - 24 - http://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=718&campCode=dpb&idSession=565385

6th -9th grade session - July 12 - 17 - http://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=718&campCode=dpb&idSession=560195

03/20/2026

AfterCampers with smiling faces on Ash Wednesday!✝️

03/19/2026

Come work at Camp Wartburg and teach campers about Jesus!
To apply, visit www.nloma.org/employment/summer.
Questions? Contact Raley Smith at
[email protected]

03/18/2026

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!!!

Mark your calendars for April 26th from 1 - 3 pm for Camp Wartburg's annual Ice Cream Social! This is a family fun event where we offer classic camp activities along with free Ice Cream from Oh Sugar! in Waterloo, IL! You won't want to miss it!

03/17/2026

Join us for a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ at our Easter Sunrise Service!

When: Sunday, April 5th
When: 6:00 am start
Where: Camp Wartburg Amphitheater

A free pancake breakfast will follow in the Dining Hall.

03/16/2026

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Rocks, Ropes & Rappelling

Challenge yourself in the adventure program that will take you to new heights. Build skills and confidence on the High Ropes course, then spend a day rappelling and rock climbing at Giant City. Accept the challenge and join us on higher ground! This summer, campers will stay in main camp cabins. 6+ grade will do the full high ropes poles course.

Claim your spot now! Copying the links below, will take you right to that specific session on our website!

9th - 12th graders - June 14 - 19th - http://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=718&campCode=dpb&idSession=543718

6th - 9th graders - August 2 - 7 - http://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=718&campCode=dpb&idSession=560208

Address

5705 LRC Road
Waterloo, IL
62298

Telephone

+16189397715

Website

http://www.campwartburg.com/

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Camp Wartburg is an appealing low-key and safe place--a welcoming natural setting for new and unique adventures and moments of prayerful reflection. Visitors can take part in a variety of summer camps, four-season outdoor education events for organized groups and schools, and year-round facility rentals for one day and overnight retreats, family reunions, and other events.