Conference, Retreat, and Camping Centers
Oregon is home to several conference, retreat, and camping centers. Each provide different amenities and education experiences.

Among these are Stronghold, a four-season facility operated by the Presbytary of Blackhawk; Lorado Taft Field Campus of Northern Illinois University, which offers environmental education and various conference programs; Jarrett Prairie Center that offers a setting for social or business occasions, conference and retreats.

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center offers year round facilities for youth and group retreats. The campus consists of an office, a main dining room, the Meadows and Timbers Village and Freedom Tree Village. Each retreat house can accommodate 32 people in four bedrooms. The focal point of Freedom Tree Village is the Hawkins Hospitality Center. The hospitality center consists of a large multipurpose room for meetings and dining, a lobby and restrooms. There are two lodges that have six bedrooms, each with it's own bathroom, and a lounge in the center of each lodge. Complete linen service is provided.

During the summer there are resident camps for children grades 1-12, off-site camps, family camp, confirmation camps and vacation bible schools.

Outdoor education has been a part of LOMC since it was established in 1974. The program serves both public and parochial schools. Programs are developed to meet the children's abilities and their current studies at school. Classes are designed to fulfill elements of the Illinois Learning Standards.

Groups stay in our heated and air-conditioned retreat villages and enjoy family style meals in the dining hall. Cookouts and meals for those with special dietary needs can be arranged in advance. Contact the LOMC office for more information815-732-2220.

Autumn Fest
The Second Sunday of the second full weekend in October.

Camp Lowden, a service camp geared to programs of the Boy Scouts of America.