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Author: Sarah Blasing

HomePosted by Sarah Blasing(Page 2)
10 Jul
Camp Updates
by Sarah Blasing

Campfire Talk – Week 3

by Reese Fritz Hi guys! My name is Reese and I am a first year staff on life squad this summer and I go to Hope College in Holland, Michigan. If you told me I would be up here spea

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29 Jun
Camp Updates
by Sarah Blasing

WHAT A WEEK!

Week 1 Blog – June 14-19, 2026 by Ryan Holtz What a week it has been at Spirit in the Pines for our first week of the summer! Between exciting competitions, rainy day traditi

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29 Jun
Camp Updates
by Sarah Blasing

Campfire Talk – Week 2

June 21-26, 2026 By Dillon Kuhn Image: Dillon is pictured above with a group of campers, farthest on the right. Hello everybody, my name is Dillon Kuhn, and I am a second year here

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29 Jun
Camp Updates
by Sarah Blasing

Camp Fire Talk – Week 1

June 14-19, 2026 By Nick Benson Image: Nick is pictured welcoming campers with other staff, third from the left. Hello everyone! My name is Nick Benson, and it is my second year on

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A letter from the Director
by Sarah Blasing
2 Apr

Camp Gear – Summer 2026

Pre-orders for Summer 2025 camp gear are now open, including special items for our 25th anniversary. Pre-Order Deadline: April 12 You’ll find our classic favorites, plus new colo

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A letter from the Director
by Sarah Blasing
6 Dec

REGISTRATION TIPS & FAQS

Registration is OPEN – woohoo! Here are a few of our best tips along with answers to some of our frequently asked questions. We love talking about camp – so don’t

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5 Dec
A letter from the Director
by Sarah Blasing

Multi Session Weeks!

Last summer we rolled out 3 multi-session weeks, and they were a hit with families and filled to capacity! This year we will be adding a fourth one. These weeks have an elementary

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20 Nov
Camp Updates
by Sarah Blasing

25 Years of Spirit in the Pines

Property photo of Spirit in the Pines from 2001

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12 Nov
A letter from the Director
by Sarah Blasing

Fall Camp Reunion & Fundraiser

Camp is going to celebrate its 25th summer next year, and we want to start the festivities now! Save the date and plan to join us at St. Andrew on Sunday, November 23rd from 6:00 &

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12 Nov
Camp Updates
by Sarah Blasing

Winter Camp Merch is Here!

Shop now for the holidays We are so excited to offer some special camp gear for the end of the year. We are looking forward to celebrating our 25th summer at camp next year, and we

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Sarah Blasing: Director of Youth Leadership & Outdoor Ministries
Email: sblasing@standrewlu.org
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2973 Co. Rd. 45 NW
Hackensack, MN 56452

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Spirit in the Pines is owned and operated by St. Andrew. It is located about an hour north of Brainerd, Minnesota on beautiful Pleasant Lake. We host over 1000 people every summer, with about half being St. Andrew members and others from mostly the southwest metro. Summertime at Spirit in the Pines Camp is filled with age specific youth camp sessions during the week and family camp sessions on the weekends. Youth and adult retreats are held during the fall and winter months.

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