NeSoDak
What you need to know.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
As you prepare for a faith-filled experience at NeSoDak, here are some tips and information to assist in the process. Medical information and scholarship forms are submitted online to assure security and privacy. To fill out the health information, please log-in to your registration account (at the button below.) More fun and helpful information is found below. Please contact us if you have any questions about your camper’s faith experience.
Please know that your camper’s safety and faith development is our chief concern. Our goal is for each camper to have fun, grow in leadership, develop and nurture friendships, and strengthen their faith. We promise to do all we can to make that happen. Please call with any questions you have about this faith-filled adventure. And thank you for sharing your precious child and time with us.
Summer Staff
While at NeSoDak, we are blessed to have excellent young leaders sharing their faith. Campers will be part of a cabin group with a counselor always present. Grace-filled Christian community, friendship, and teamwork are emphasized. Active Bible study, creative devotions, and worship leadership opportunities are included as part of daily faith nurturing. Our year-round staff will also be present throughout the week providing leadership to our summer staff. They can be reached at 605-947-4440
Schedule & Activities
Your activities and daily schedule are going to depend on the camp session you attend. You can view a Typical Day at NeSoDak HERE.
If you would like more specifics, please contact our Director, Marti Knudsen at marti@losd.org.
Packing List
Please be sure to label everything!
☐ Bible, notebook, and pencil
☐ 5 Clean Masks (for the food line)
☐ Sleeping bag & pillow
☐ 2 pairs of Sturdy shoes (close-toed & close-backed running shoes for games)
☐ Camping clothes for warm days/cool nights
☐ Plenty of socks
☐ Warm jacket
☐ Rain gear (we keep going rain or shine!)
☐ Towels
☐ Water bottle
☐ Personal toiletries
☐ Flashlight
☐ Camera (no camera phones, please)
☐ Cap, hat, or bandana for sun protection
☐ Swimsuit, towel, sandals
☐ Medications, if needed (Please be sure inhalers/EpiPens are filled and all medications are in original containers)
☐ Sunscreen & Bug spray
☐ Money for the Camp Store
NOT ALLOWED AT CAMP:
☒ Cell phones or other electronics such as iPods, hand-help video games, or laptops.
☒ Pets'
☒ Food/Candy
☒Fireworks
☒ Weapons
☒ Alcohol or drugs
☒ Valuables. If you have a valuable that would cause disappointment if it were broken, ruined, or lost at camp, please leave it at home.
Meals
Please help us make your time more comfortable, we would like to be prepared for you. Meals are served from the Dining Hall, and we often eat at the picnic tables outside by the lake. If you have special dietary concerns or food allergies, include the information on the health form and email Kris Mueller at kris@losd.org ahead of time so we can accommodate your needs.
Contact Your Camper
Email:
nsdparentcomm@losd.org
Please put in the subject line:
Camper Mail Attn: Camper Name
Physical Address:
NeSoDak
Attn: Camper Name
3285 Camp Dakota Drive
Waubay, SD 57273
Housing
Depending on camp program, campers will find themselves spending time at camp in either our 10- cabins or in the Sorensen Lodge. All week-long youth campers will spend their time in cabins, while intergenerational campers will spend their time in the Sorensen Lodge or cabins.
Arrival/Departure
Arrival: Check-in is 4 pm. Please wait to arrive until that time as our staff will be preparing for your arrival prior to registration. Drop-off locations will be by program group. Camp staff will guide families to the correct location upon arrival.
Departure/Closing Worship: Our time comes to a close with closing worship at 11 am on your final day of camp. Families are invited and encouraged to attend. On good weather days, closing worship will be outside at the campfire ring.
Camp Store
Campers will have an opportunity to purchase food, drinks and souvenirs at the camp store each day. T-shirts, sweatshirts and other clothing range in price from $12-$35. Campers will set up a canteen account during check-in. The camp store will be open daily at set times. Money can be sent with campers, either cash or check, or you can deposit funds in their account on-line. All funds should be added by noon on the Monday of a camp week. Accounts will be updated each time the camp store is open, ONLY IN THE CAMP STORE, however the online account information will be updated AT THE END OF THE CAMP WEEK. If campers have remaining funds, the remainder of their balance will be returned at the beginning of the next week through credit card. If campers bring cash or check- the remainder of that balance will be given to campers before they leave. The store will also be open following closing worship on the last day of the camp session for families and friends to enjoy.
Questions or Concerns?
Contact Registrar Erica at (605) 274-5326 for information about registration.
Contact NeSoDak Director, Marti Knudsen at (605)947-4440 for information about programming and facilities.