2025 Camp Bliss Retreats for Veterans, Law Enforcement and People with Disabilities!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you!  We have been very successful with our legislative pursuits for funding of Veteran Retreats/Getaways at Camp Bliss.

  • Starting January 1st of 2025, we will now charge a $100 refundable registration fee for all our Getaways/Retreats.  What this means is we have reserved a spot exclusively for you, when you cancel another Veteran could have had that spot.  If you attend your scheduled Getaway/Retreat, we will then refund your $100 if you are a qualifying Veteran.  If you cancel within 7 days of the scheduled retreat, you will not get the $100 fee back, as we are required to purchase supplies and food in advance.
  • For non-qualifying Veterans there will be a fee of $100 per person to attend a getaway or retreat.  If you have questions about the guidelines please call Lori at (320) 281-2016.
  • We will now be allowed to include Spouses, children (under 18), and active-duty service members!

You may come up to two retreats per year during MDVA Calendar Year September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025!! We have added many exciting retreats due to this!!  A complete list of 2025 Retreats and Getaways are listed below! **You will still be required to submit the appropriate documentation, DD214 (Member 4) and Driver’s license or state ID.  If a spouse is attending and has a different last name, you will be required to show proof of marriage before you are considered “registered.”  Once you are, please commit fully to attending your retreat as there are limited spots for each one and if you do not show up, that is a Veteran’s spot that you have eliminated

If a Retreat/Getaway says FILLED, please email or call Lori O. to be put on a waiting list: Register@campbliss.org or call 320-281-2016

Click on any of the events below for more information.

All our Getaways & Retreats are alcohol free.

2025 Upcoming Camp Bliss Retreats.            

Veterans Ice Fishing Tournament Getaway – January 22-24, 2025

Veterans Ice Fishing Tournament Getaway – January 24-26, 2025

Female Veterans Getaway – January 31 – February 2, 2025

Veterans & Spouses Ice Fishing Getaway – February 7-9, 2025

Female Veterans Getaway – March 7-9, 2025

Veterans & Spouses R&R Getaway – April 11-13, 2025

Female Veterans Getaway – May 2-4, 2025

Veterans Turkey Hunt Getaway – May 16-18, 2025

 

MDVA Website: https://mn.gov/mdva

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

Event Information:

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    Guided Veterans Ice Fishing Tournament

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    January 22-24, 2025

    Join us for a weekend Getaway of fun, fishing, and camaraderie! It’s our 4th Annual Guided Ice Fishing Tournament on Leech Lake, Minnesota’s third largest lake in Walker, MN.  This event, weather permitting, will take place on Thursday, January 23rd, from 8:00-5:00 pm. 

     This is a guided fishing tournament on Leech Lake.  We will provide fish houses, bait, and all meals!   All participants must be a Veteran and registered through Camp Bliss.   There are 21 available spots for veterans that are first-come-first serve basis, we will also have a waiting list. Please commit fully to attending your retreat, if you do not show up, that is a Veteran’s spot that you have eliminated. We have limited fishing supplies, so please bring your favorite fishing rod or tip-up pole, if you do not have one, we will supply one.

    $500 in money & prizes will be awarded!  Wednesday night check-in, Thursday fishing, awards and bonfire and Friday breakfast in our beautiful Lodge setting on three lakes!

    All our Getaways & Retreats are alcohol free. 

    Starting January 1st, 2025, we will now charge a $100 refundable registration fee for all our Getaways/Retreats.  What this means is we have reserved a spot exclusively for you, when you cancel another Veteran could have had that spot.  If you attend your scheduled Getaway/Retreat, we will then refund your $100.  If you cancel within 7 days of the scheduled retreat, you will not get the $100 fee back, as we are required to purchase supplies and food in advance.

    If a Retreat/Getaway says FILLED, please email or call Lori O. to be put on a waiting list: Register@campbliss.org or call 320-281-2016

    We need to receive your registration by Friday, January 3, 2025.

    Printable Flyer and Registration Forms