About

LRCC provides sanctuaries in time and space where Christ can be encountered, faith renewed and the joy of community discovered. Our Lutheran outdoor ministry supplements congregational recreational outdoor ministry and camping for all ages and offers refreshing, faith-enriching retreat experiences by creating dynamic Christian community, rewarding educational opportunities and outdoor relaxation from the routine and hectic pace of life.

We offer Lutheran Christian Camping and retreat programs for all ages at our two main sites, El Camino Pines and Yolijwa and Luther Glen Conference Center, as well as off-site high adventure opportunities. Our ministry spans Southern California — from the mountains to the oceans, the deserts to the beaches and the wilderness to the cities.

Pastor Glen and Lauri

Glen is the Executive Director for LRCC. Lauri is the Director of El Camino Pines and the ECP Outdoor School.  Lauri is a trained Nurse and Optician, and before taking on this position with El Camino Pines, she managed several medical offices across Southern California.  Lauri is passionate about time with her family, scrapbooking and making camp affordable, safe and fun.  Glen spent a lot of time in school, collecting degrees in Biblical Studies, Philosophy, History, Marital and Family Therapy and Divinity.  He has been in the great outdoors most of his life, now focusing on backpacking and golf.  Glen and Lauri have four children, three grandchildren and a dog named Gracie.

Matt, Program Director, El Camino Pines

Matt graduated California Lutheran University in 2010 with a B.A. in Communication. He was first introduced to LRCC 5 years ago when he came up to volunteer at a Winter Retreat where he fell in love with Outdoor Ministry. Matt enjoys sports, journalism, the outdoors and learning.  He has a passion for camping and teaching and hopes to use his gifts to build the ministry of LRCC.

Erin, Executive Assistant

Erin is a proud 2009 graduate of St. Olaf College, where she majored in Religion and Political Science. She has worked for LRCC in different capacities since she was 17, and doesn’t ever want to stop being a camp counselor. She enjoys reading (especially young adult novels), singing, and being Lutheran. She is thankful for the opportunity to work in this great ministry before heading off to seminary sometime in the near future.

Amy, Outdoor School Instructor

Amy graduated from California Lutheran University with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Spanish and Art. Prior to working at camp she had an internship working with children with autism. She hopes to join the Peace Corps in the future. Amy enjoys anything and everything outdoors!

Brian, Outdoor School Instructor

Brian grew up in San Diego California. He is currently studying marriage and family counseling. He worked for LRCC for two summers as a camp counselor. This will be his first year of Outdoor School. Brian loves the outdoors and is excited to spend his time in nature. He likes rock climbing, hiking and the occasional Jumbo Jack.

Dan, Outdoor School Instructor

Dan is a graduate of California Lutheran University with a degree in Religion and Psychology. He first came to work at camp this last summer as a counselor. After a great summer he decided to join the Outdoor School Staff for the year. Dan enjoys mountain biking, scuba diving and drinking coffee.

Daniel, Outdoor School Instructor

Daniel has worked at camp since 2004 when he was a junior in high school. He graduated from California Lutheran University in 2009. He earned his teaching credential and worked as a substitute teacher before he decided he liked being at camp more. He returned this year to join the year round staff. Daniel loves California history, video games and reading.

 

Kevin “Huck”, Outdoor School Instructor

Kevin, who goes by Huck has worked for LRCC for 4 summers. He is currently enrolled in school and is studying to become a high school teacher of Physics and Math. Huck’s hobbies are sports and working with most technology.