LUTHERAN OUTDOOR MINISTRIES INDIANA KENTUCKY INC

What LUTHERAN OUTDOOR MINISTRIES INDIANA KENTUCKY INC does

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Indiana-Kentucky Inc (LOMIK) is a 501(c)(3) faith-based non-profit that operates Christ-centered outdoor ministry programs across three camp properties in Indiana: Lake Luther (60 acres, Steuben County), Lutheran Hills (735 acres, Brown County), and Lutherwald (65 acres, LaGrange County), totaling approximately 860 acres of camp, retreat, and conference facilities. The organization serves Lutheran and other Christian families primarily in Indiana and Kentucky through nine distinct summer youth camp programs spanning grades 1-12 (Pilgrim, Super Pilgrim, Pioneers, Confirmation, Trailblazers, Senior High, Reading Camp, FAME fine arts, and Hiking/Caving Adventure), with per-camper pricing ranging from $350 to $600.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: fee-based summer camp registrations, year-round facility rentals (cabins, lodges, retreat centers, campsites at Bear Creek Village and Kempski Center accommodating 40-50 guests), and charitable donations via one-time (Campfire Circle) and recurring monthly (Fire Starter) programs, supplemented by in-kind gifts and Thrivent Choice Dollars. GTM is direct-to-consumer through online registration (lomikadmin.com) and direct facility rental inquiries, layered with community-driven outreach via Lutheran church and denominational networks where pastors and congregations serve as primary referral channels. Technology is minimal — standard third-party camp management and PayPal donation processing — with no proprietary platform, AI, or data assets.

The organization is led by Executive Director Christine Miller with a year-round staff of 6-8 (Operations Manager, Involvement Director, Assistant Director, Maintenance & Property, Bookkeeper) and augments to 40-45 seasonal summer staff. It is governed by a Board of Directors and operates independently with no parent company or institutional ownership. The mission emphasizes faith formation, resilience, screen-free environments, and nature-based community building for youth and church groups.

Name

LUTHERAN OUTDOOR MINISTRIES INDIANA KENTUCKY INC

Legal name

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Indiana-Kentucky Inc

Website

https://lomik.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LOMIK is a 501(c)(3) Lutheran outdoor ministry operating three Indiana camp properties (~860 acres) that deliver Christ-centered summer youth camps for grades 1-12 and year-round retreat/rental programs, funded by camper fees, facility rentals, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Camp and Outdoor Ministry Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Christian youth camps
• Outdoor ministry programs
• Camp retreat rentals
• Faith-based summer camps
• Religious camp facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Lutheran

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registration Fees: Fee-based youth camp programs ranging from 4-day to 6-day overnight camps. Registration fees vary by program type (Pilgrim, Pioneer, Senior High, Confirmation, FAME, Reading Camp, Hiking/Caving) and are charged per camper per session.
2. Retreat and Facility Rentals: Year-round and seasonal facility rentals including cabins, lodges, retreat centers, and campsites. Revenue generated from church retreats, family reunions, group events, and personal getaways at Lake Luther, Lutheran Hills, and Lutherwald properties.
3. Donations and Charitable Giving: Financial gifts from individuals through Campfire Circle (one-time) and Fire Starter (recurring monthly) programs. Donations support camperships (scholarships), capital improvements, and general ministry operations.
4. Physical and In-Kind Gifts: Donated supplies, equipment, and volunteer services from supporters including Thrivent Action Teams providing resources and $250 gift cards for service projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LOMIK operates three camp facilities across Indiana (Lake Luther, Lutheran Hills, and Lutherwald) offering Christ-centered summer youth camp programs for grades 1-12 and year-round retreat and rental services for church groups, families, and organizations. The summer camp portfolio includes nine distinct programs including Pilgrim, Super Pilgrim, Pioneer, Confirmation, Trailblazers, Senior High, FAME arts, Reading Camp, and Hiking/Caving Adventure at per-camper prices ranging from $350 to $600.

Product overview

LOMIK (Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Indiana-Kentucky Inc) operates three camp facilities across Indiana—Lake Luther, Lutheran Hills, and Lutherwald—offering Christ-centered summer youth camps and retreat/rental programs. The summer camp portfolio includes nine distinct programs spanning ages 1-12+ grade levels: Pilgrims and Super Pilgrims for grades 1-3; Reading Camp and FAME for grades 3-6 and 3-10; Pioneers for grades 4-6; Confirmation and Trailblazers for grades 6-9; Hiking & Caving Adventure for grades 7-9; and Senior High for grades 10-12. Retreat facilities include cabin rentals, lodge accommodations, and conference center spaces at all three sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lake Luther: 60-acre youth camp and family campground located along Bell Lake in Steuben County, Nevada Mills, 7 miles northwest of Angola IN. Open April-November with youth camp and family campground featuring electric sites, guest cabins and boat launch.
• Lutheran Hills
• Lutherwald

Products and services

• Pilgrims Camp A first camp experience for children entering grades 1-3 with a shortened four-day week, featuring Bible study, arts and crafts, singing, games, and swimming with smaller groups for extra individual attention. Sessions run at $350 per camper.
• Super Pilgrims Camp A week-long overnight camp experience for mature 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders featuring Bible study, arts and crafts, singing, games, swimming, and boating activities.
• Reading Camp A free camp experience for entering grades 3-6 focused on improving reading skills, with mornings set aside for small group learning led by volunteer teachers and afternoon camp activities. Teacher referral and test scores requested prior to camp.
• FAME (Foundation for Art & Music in Education) Camp A week-long overnight fine arts camp for talented artistic students ages 8-16 featuring classes in voice, instrumental, musical theater, visual arts, drama, dance, literature, and storytelling, combined with camp activities including swimming, archery, canoeing, horseback riding, and mud hiking. Priced at $570 per camper.
• Pioneers Camp A lively week-long camp for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6 featuring Bible study, hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. Priced at $495 per camper.
• Confirmation Camp A week-long camp for entering grades 6-9 combining two hours of daily study with a pastor and confirmation class plus camp activities including hiking, arts and crafts, games, music, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and campfire programs. Priced at $495 per camper.
• Trailblazers Camp A week-long camp for young teens entering grades 7-9 featuring more advanced activities and individual choice, including Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/camp out, campfire programs, and special evening activities. Priced at $495 per camper.
• Hiking & Caving Adventure Camp A six-day adventure camp for entering grades 7-9 featuring hiking on the Tecumseh Trail and caving in southern Indiana, designed as a fun experience rather than an athletic challenge. Priced at $600 per camper.
• Senior High Camp A camp for entering grades 10-12 blending servant opportunities around camp with leadership training, featuring team building activities, learning sessions, service projects, and opportunities to practice leadership. Priced at $495 per camper.
• Retreat & Rental Programs Church retreats, offsite meetings, family reunions, personal getaways, and youth gatherings at LOMIK's three camp locations with adult-friendly accommodations and meeting spaces available through direct facility rental inquiries.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ThriventminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrivent members organize Action Teams of volunteers for service projects at camp. Thrivent provides T-shirts and $250 gift cards for supplies. Thrivent Choice Dollars program allows members to direct charitable dollars to support camp operations and scholarships.
• Local Churches and CongregationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLutheran churches across Indiana and Kentucky serve as ministry partners, referring camper families, coordinating confirmation camp registrations, providing volunteer camp chaplains, and offering financial support for campers needing scholarships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Timber-Lee: Christian camp and retreat center in Wisconsin offering summer youth camps and year-round retreat facilities. Comparable to LOMIK in faith-centered camp programming, multi-property operations, and diversified camp/retreat revenue model.
• Kanakuk Kamps: Faith-based Christian youth camp operator running multi-week overnight summer camps for K-12 youth, with strong parent/word-of-mouth referral dynamics. Directly comparable to LOMIK in faith-based overnight camp programming, multi-site model, and tiered summer programming.
• Pine Cove Camps: Christian camp and conference center operator running multi-site overnight summer camps and year-round retreats across the South and Midwest. Comparable to LOMIK in Christ-centered programming, multi-property footprint, and diversified camp/retreat revenue model.
• Camp Concordia: Lutheran camp and retreat center in Michigan offering summer youth camps, confirmation camps, and year-round group retreats. Directly comparable to LOMIK in Lutheran outdoor ministry mission, overnight summer programming, and church-led group retreat utilization.
• Sky Ranch: Christian camp and retreat organization operating overnight summer camps and year-round retreat facilities. Similar to LOMIK in faith-based mission, overnight youth programming, and integrated retreat/rental offerings at multi-site facilities.
• Trout Lake Camp: Lutheran Bible Camp in Wisconsin providing overnight summer youth camps and year-round retreat rentals. Similar to LOMIK in Lutheran denomination ties, lakeside camp setting, summer programming for grades 1-12, and retreat facility rentals.
• Camp Lutherhaven: Lutheran outdoor ministry in Idaho operating summer youth camps and year-round retreats on a lakeside property. Comparable to LOMIK in faith-based overnight camp programming, multi-site retreat capacity, and church-network referral model.
• Student Life: Christian summer youth camp operator running multi-week overnight camps and mission-focused programs across multiple U.S. locations. Comparable to LOMIK in faith-based summer overnight programming and church-network-driven GTM.
• Lutheran Lakeside Camp: Regional Lutheran outdoor ministry operating summer youth camps and retreats on a lakeside campus in Iowa. Closely comparable to LOMIK in Lutheran denomination affiliation, lakeside camp facility, youth confirmation programming, and church-network referral model.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: Large national nonprofit operating a broad portfolio of youth summer camps, family programs, and retreat-style facilities across hundreds of locations. Comparable to LOMIK as a much broader incumbent in the youth overnight camp and group-retreat space, competing for similar family and group segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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