History
Camp Dixie was established in 1952 as a ministry for families with young children. Many church groups, youth groups, and other ministry organizations use camp for their own summer camp offerings and for retreats. Each summer Camp Dixie runs children's camps.
Summer Themes (Research ongoing!)
2025 - Sprout (2 Corinthians 5:17)
2024 - A Love That Never Ends
2023 - God is BOUNTIFUL
2022 - Water Life
2021 - I AM (the Way, the Truth, the Life)
2020 (Pandemic Year - no theme)
2019 - Exercise Your Faith (Walk with Jesus)
2018 - Suit Up
2017 - Hearts on Fire
2016 - Keep Calm - Shine On
2015 - Hope is an Anchor (for the Soul)
2014 - Look to Jesus
2013 - Liv(ing) Faith
2012
2011 - I have Been Chosen (John 15:16)
2010 - Serve
2009 - Saved
2008 - Grace is Free
2007 - Called
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
Major Events (Draft)
Outdoor Chapel Constructed in 1990
2025 - New Volleyball Poles & Net
2020 - Hurricane Sally hit camp head on. Roof of Retreat Center replaced. Lost many trees and backdrop of Outdoor Chapel.
2012 - New Sea Wall (September)
2011 - Resealed Basketball/Tennis Courts. Kayaks added to Activities.
1996 - New Director's house built
1995 - Hurricane Opal messed camp up a bit!
1991 - Resealed Basketball/Tennis Courts. Canoes added to Activities
1990 - Original Outdoor Chapel Built
1989 - A/C Installed in Dorms. Challenge course introduced as activity.
1952 - Camp Dixie established by five LCMS congregations
- Grace Lutheran, Mobile, AL
- Immanuel Lutheran, Pensacola, FL
- Redeemer Lutheran, Pensacola, FL
- St. Paul, Foley, AL
- St. Marks, Elberta, AL
Past Directors (Research ongoing)
| Years | Director | Home State | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 88-Aug 90 |
David Thies | Alabama | |
| Nov 90-Jan 93 | Craig Oldenburg | Michigan | |
| Feb 93-Aug 95 | Phil Camp | Kansas | |
| Sep 95-Jan 00 | Cheryl Wilkie | Texas | |
| '00- '04 | Chris "Lou" Walsh | Texas | |
| May 03-Sep 04 | Karl Gibbs | Missouri | |
| Nov 04-Aug 05 | John Guy | Colorado | |
| Apr 06-Sep 13 | Marty Miller | Minnesota | |
| '14- '22 | Mike Stapleton | Idaho | |
| Feb 22-Dec 24 | Rick Frederick | New York | |
| Dec 25- | Dr. Craig & Mary Oldenburg | Michigan | |
| 2025-?? | ?? |
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