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Imago Dei Village: Clintonville, WI


Imago Dei Village is a camp located on beautiful Long Lake half-way between Clintonville and Shawano, WI. The camp rests on a hill at the southwest end of the lake. A number of facilities are available for winter conferences and retreats, including the new Johnson Lodge, four beautiful Chalets, the Woodlands Center and Long Lake Gathering in the Village Center.

The site includes softball and playing fields, a volleyball court, ski and hiking trails, and a lovely waterfront area. All lodging is new or newer, as of 2007. This includes two new seasonal Chateau duplexes and the new Johnson Lodge, located at the west end of camp. At the east end is the year round complex known as the Woodlands Center & Chalets. A total of 144 winter beds (or 90 adults in lower beds) are available throughout the camp in six separate facilities designed to accommodate a wide range of group sizes. During the warmer fall and spring months, the chateau duplexes are available, providing additional housing for 36.

Imago Dei Village was first established in 1949 by the men's group of the former American Lutheran Church. For over 55 years, the camp has been a second home to hundreds of children, youth, and families during the summer season. In the mid sixties, construction of a retreat center enabled hundreds more to enjoy year round activities at the camp. In recent years, major improvements in facility and meeting space have greatly increased the ability of the camp to host winter retreats and conferences.

Located within one mile of the site is a 120-acre wilderness area owned by the camp. This area provides space for activities such as hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and creation learning opportunities. Camp staff are more than ready to lead activities in this beautiful natural area.
Food service is available to all groups and mandatory for large groups utilizing multiple facilities. A domestic kitchen area is located in Long Lake Gathering for small groups who wish to provide their own food.

Retreat and Conference Facilities

We invite you to explore our facilities on Long Lake and consider them for your next church or not for profit organization's retreat or special event.


Village News and Information

summer staff 2007!

from the Director:
April 22, 2008

a devotion...

Imago Dei. In God's Image.
Created good.

If our Gods accepts us so unequivocally, shouldn't we do the same to others who may be different from us?

Created in the likeness of God.
Does that not mean that we should do justice, love mercy, and walk tenderly in the world in which we live?

It would seem that we prefer to create injustice, love hatred, and destroy creation so that our way and understanding might be lifted up instead. Let's stay in our self made box where we have enslaved God to back up our theology of fear. Time to change that!

If anyone is in Christ they are a new creation.
I think we have a long way to go to be called Imago Dei people. Lets try to work on that this year! I know that we CAN make a big difference in this world if we choose to be a positive influence in the lives of all of God's Creation. From the littlest to the mightiest, it all starts with a smile and an action of acceptance from you. What can YOU do today to make a difference? With your friends? With someone you hate? With God's creation?

Put aside old notions and be a fresh beacon of light this week!
 

A Note of Thanks...

Seasons seem to change quickly around here. Guests who haven't been through Village in recent years stop by and are amazed at the positive changes here and often remark about the beauty of this place. Indeed, we are sooooo blessed to have Imago Dei Village,! And in turn we are thankful for all of you who make use of this place to check in with our God. So here are a few things to ponder...

We had 884 youth attend our summer camp programs at Village.
THANK YOU!
We had 35 summer college age staff partner in ministry with us.
THANK YOU!
We had 217 family member attend family camp weeks and weekends.
THANK YOU!
We had twice as many retreat guests in 2007 than attended our sister Crossways camps last year combined.
THANK YOU!

Please know that we are grateful to those who use Imago Dei Village on a consistent basis. Without you, we would be no more than a vacant lot in the woods on a lake in Northern Wisconsin! Bring a friend or a family the next time you come by here. We'd love to have you back!

If you have not been to this place... WHAT R U waiting 4?

See you soon!
Jim Schmidt, Director

     Thanks for stopping in!


W8160 Cloverleaf Lake Road
Clintonville, WI 54929
PH: 715-823-2902
FAX: 715-823-3302

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Current Needs

  We will be doing landscaping and ground work around the new Johnson Lodge this spring. Donations of plantings, trees, sod, and walkways are needed at this time. For details, contact Jim at 715-823-2902.  
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