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 - Spirit Life
2011 - I have Been Chosen (John 15:16)
2010 - Serve
2009 - Saved
2008 - Grace is Free (John 1:16-17)
2007 - Called (Ephesians 4:11-12)
2006 - Won by One (Romans 3:22)
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 the Lutheran Layman's League of five local 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 "Doc" Gibbs | Missouri |
| Nov 04-Aug '05 | John Guy | Colorado |
| Apr 06-Sep '13 | Marty "Mac" Miller | Minnesota |
| Jan '14-July '21 | Michael Stapleton | Idaho |
| Feb '22-Dec '24 | Richard Frederick | New York |
| Mar '25-present | Sam Schmidt | Indiana |
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