Invest in the Future of Our Camps
For decades, the camps of Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota—Outlaw Ranch, Klein Ranch, and NeSoDak—have been places where faith flourishes, friendships grow, and lives are changed.
Your gift to the Grounds & Growth Fund helps ensure our camps have the facilities and equipment needed to thrive. Below is a list of items you may consider supporting as part of our shared mission.
Outlaw Ranch Equipment Needs
- Hot Water Heater – $10,000
- Lodge Furnace – $50,000
- Walk-In Cooler – $15,000
- Well Pump – $5,000
- Generator - ($30,000 - $55,000 portable/towable OR $50,000 - $120,000 permanent stand-by)
Outlaw Operational Camping Ministry Needs
- Summer Counselor Salaries - $150,000 ($4,500 per counselor)
- Summer Counselor Training - $3,500
- Horses/Tack - $25,000
- Maintenance/Grounds - $35,000
- Horse Barn Annual Upkeep – $3,000
Klein Ranch Equipment/Capital Needs
- Ranch House Bathroom Remodel - $15,000
- Shower Rooms Updates (doors, paint, vanity, floor)
- Jake's Garage (demo) - $100
- Old Shower House (DEMO) - $100
- New stove - $5,000
- Ranch Grounds – eradicate prairie dogs - $10,000
Klein Ranch Operational Ministry Needs
- Summer Counselor Salaries - $45,000 ($4500 per counselor)
- Summer Counselor Training - $500
- Maintenance/Grounds - $10,000
- Horses/Tack - $10,000
- Livestock - $2,000
NeSoDak Equipment/Capital Needs
- Walk-in Freezer (Kitchen) - $45,000
- Front Deck/Patio (adding patio/pergola, new chairs, firepit)- $20,000
- Individual Wardrobes (2 per cabin) - $6,000
- Pontoon - $35,000
- SUV (4 Wheel or All Wheel)- $40,000
- Control Panel (pump lift station) - $25,000
- 4-Wheeler - $10,000
NeSoDak Operational Camping Ministry Needs
- Summer Counselor Salaries - $120,000 ($4500 per counselor)
- Summer Counselor Training - $6,000
- Maintenance/Grounds - $30,000
Ways to Give
In Person
Visit us at our Administrative Office on Augustana University’s campus. We are located in the same building as the South Dakota Synod Office and the Augustana chapel.
2001 S. Summit Ave | Sioux Falls, SD 57197
By Phone
Give us a call at (605) 274-5326.
Our staff are willing to make this process over the phone as easy as possible!
By Mail
Lutherans Outdoors in SD
2001 S. Summit Ave
Sioux Fall, SD 57197
Please include your return address so we can send you a thank you for your generous gift!
Online
You can make an online donation using the link below.
Consider leaving us a short note with your gift so we can share your stories of generosity with others!
Questions
We’re here to help!
If you have any questions about donating, supporting our ministry, or learning more about how your gift makes a difference, we’d love to talk with you.
Whether you’re considering a one-time gift, ongoing support, or a special contribution, we can guide you through the process and share how your generosity impacts campers across South Dakota.
Tracy Pardy
LOSD Development Director
605-270-0603
foundation@losd.org