Our Mission
The mission of Camp Lutherhoma is to Nurture Discipleship In Jesus Christ, in outdoor settings, which excites believers to share the love of Christ to the world.
Camp Lutherhoma is owned and operated by the Oklahoma District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Camp Lutherhoma is open to the public.
We are a non-profit 501c-3 under the Oklahoma District of the LCMS.
Location
Camp Lutherhoma consist of 120 acres in beautiful Eastern Oklahoma. We are located along the Illinois River just east of Tahlequah. Travel time from central Tulsa is about 1.5 hours. Travel time from central Oklahoma City is about 3 hours.
Our Camp
This map represents the buildings and structures and landmarks of Camp Lutherhoma. The camp property lines extend beyond the map edge.
Something New Every Time You Visit
John Busch, camp director, has always had a dream to make improvements to the facilities, both big and small, inside and out, so that each time you come to camp you see something new. "We want our guests and visitors to always see something new, something fixed, or something remodeled."
Come back to camp and we will show you the latest improvements!
Camp Committee
Camp Lutherhoma is managed by a committee under the District Board who are elected at the OK-LCMS convention every three years. The board is made up of 6 lay members, a representative from the District board of directors, and the District treasurer.
Chair - Renee Young, Ponca City
Members
David Ross, Tulsa
Kris Koepsel,Tulsa
Jason Remington, Cushing
Terry Raggos, Enid
Rev. Ryan Honeycutt, Claremore
Treasurer - Yvonne Moore
District Rep. - Rev. Tim McCarty
Full Time Staff
Camp Lutherhoma currently has two full time staff and an onsite caretaker.
Camp Director
Nikki Boyd (Peach)
Nikki became Director at Camp Lutherhoma in summer of 2025. Nikki has served as a DCE in the Oklahoma District for 20 years. Since 2013 Nikki has helped with Lutherhoma summer camp programs and youth retreats. She is excited to serve at camp full time!
Program Director
Erin Busch (Tahle)
Erin Busch has been the Program Director since September of 2016. Erin grew up at Camp Lutherhoma, but has also gained valuable experience during summers at Camp Perkins in Idaho and Camp Lone Star in Texas. She also was a program director at Camp Lone Star after graduating from Concordia Nebraska. Erin enjoys working with campers, families, and retreat groups at Lutherhoma. She brings great experience, Christian education, and passion for outdoors ministry.
Caretaker/Maintenance Director
Daniel Overman
Daniel Overman is the Caretaker/Maintenance Director. Daniel began at Camp Lutherhoma in November of 1989. He brought his family down from Kansas and has stayed with Lutherhoma ever since. He works hard behind the scenes to make sure camp’s facilities and grounds are well maintained. Daniel and his wife, Jayne, live on the camp property.
Our History
The first Oklahoma Lutheran camp was held in 1928 and called "Summer Conference Camp of the Oklahoma District Walther League"...
The Oklahoma District disbanded the LOMA in 1988. At the OK District LCMS convention that year a resolution was passed to support Lutherhoma...
Several annual programs now are well established as part of our ministry. Journey In January, our winter high school retreat, has been attended by an average of 100 youth and adults since 1990...
