Mount Carmel Ministries | Alexandria, Minnesota
Family Camp
Recharge 2027
February 12 to 15, 2027 | Presidents Day Weekend
An all-inclusive extended weekend of rest, renewal, and recreation on the shores of Lake Carlos.
Rest. Renewal. Recreation. All Year Long!
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Get Away Somewhere
A winter weekend for your whole family
Families will learn from our guest teacher, guest preacher, counselors, and one another. Make new connections, play broomball on the frozen lake, and stay warm by the fire in this beautiful winter setting.
This extended Presidents Day weekend is all-inclusive. Modern lodge housing, linens, nine lodge meals, Bible study, worship, and full access to Mount Carmel's snow-covered campus are all part of the experience.
Large family discounts are available. Contact us to learn more before registering.
Pricing
All-inclusive rates for 2027
Your registration covers three nights of modern lodge housing with linens included, nine lodge meals together as a community, all Bible study and worship sessions, and full access to Mount Carmel's recreational facilities.
Rates are $225 per adult and $165 per child, with a family maximum of $800. No family pays more than that, no matter the size.
Registration
2027 Rates
Per Adult
$225
Per Child
$165
Family Maximum
$800
No family pays more than $800. All rates include three nights of housing, linens, and nine lodge meals.
What Is Included
Everything you need for the weekend
Housing
Modern lodge housing for three nights. Linens included. Choose from cabins or lodge rooms.
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Meals
Nine lodge meals served together across the weekend. Good food, good company, every time.
Bible Study and Worship
Guided sessions with our guest teacher, preacher, and counselors to anchor the weekend in the Word.
Recreational Facilities
Full access to Mount Carmel's winter campus on beautiful Lake Carlos in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Where You Will Stay
Cabins and Lodge Rooms
Deluxe cabins with full kitchens, Lakeside Ridge cabins with kitchenettes, and hotel-style lodge rooms. Linens included in all. Browse photos, floorplans, and capacities on our housing page.
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Guest Speaker
Pastor Timothy Koch
Zion Lutheran Church, Linn, Kansas
2027 Guest Teacher and Preacher
Zion Lutheran Church, Linn, Kansas
Meet Our Speaker
Pastor Timothy Koch
Pastor, Zion Lutheran Church | Linn, Kansas
Pastor Timothy Koch was born and raised in East Bethel, Minnesota, to Ken and Karen Koch, both Lutheran grade school teachers. He was baptized, confirmed, and married at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Francis, Minnesota. He graduated from Concordia University Nebraska in 2006 with a BA in Communications: Writing and Rhetoric, received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, in 2010, and a Master of Sacred Theology from Concordia Seminary in 2013.
Pastor Koch served Concordia and Immanuel Lutheran Churches in Cresbard and Wecota, South Dakota, from 2011 to 2018, and Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, South Dakota, from 2018 to 2022. He now serves Zion Lutheran Church in Linn, Kansas, where he also leads weekly services in Spanish.
He is the founder of Jesus Door-2-Door (JD2D), an organization that trains individuals in door-to-door evangelism, and the general editor of Seelsorger: A Journal for the Contemporary Cure of Souls. He has spoken on numerous occasions on rural ministry, New Testament biblical manuscripts, and evangelism, and is currently contracted with Baker Publishing to write Gratitude: For the Care of Souls.
Pastor Koch is married to Emily, from Bethel, Minnesota. Together, the Lord has blessed them with five children: Ezra, Evelyn, Levi, Annie, and Jael.
At a Glance
Education: Concordia University Nebraska (BA, 2006); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (MDiv, 2010; STM, 2013)
Founder: Jesus Door-2-Door (JD2D)
Editor: Seelsorger: A Journal for the Contemporary Cure of Souls
Speaks on: Rural ministry, New Testament manuscripts, evangelism
While You Are Here
A Minnesota winter, fully enjoyed
Broomball
A Recharge tradition. Families compete on the frozen lake in friendly, spirited matches that no one forgets.
Bonfire Gathering
Warm up together around the fire after a day in the cold. Good conversations happen here.
Winter Outdoor Activities
Explore the snow-covered campus with sledding, skating, and other seasonal fun on Lake Carlos.
Worship and Prayer
Morning and evening gatherings that anchor the whole weekend in the Word and in Christian community.
Unstructured Family Time
Rest is part of the program. Space is built in for your family to simply be together without an agenda.
New Connections
Shared meals and activities create friendships that often last well beyond the weekend itself.
Presidents Day Weekend
Weekend Schedule
Here is a look at what a typical Recharge weekend looks like. Pastor Timothy Koch will lead adult teaching and preaching throughout the weekend. Guest musicians will be announced closer to the event.
Schedule is based on previous years and subject to change. Guest musicians to be announced.
Something for Everyone
Age-level programming runs throughout the weekend for children and youth, while adults gather for teaching in the Chapel. Families come back together for meals, activities, and evening worship.
Presidents Day Weekend 2027
Ready to get away?
February 12 to 15, 2027. Space is limited and fills quickly. Register your family early to secure your spot on the shores of Lake Carlos.