Children, Youth & Family Summer 2025 Programming

The Generosity Project Vacation Bible School (MPLS)

Age 4 – 5th Grade

Kids love to help others. They eagerly share what they have.. In fact, kids often set an example for others on what it means to be generous. This summer, join in the generosity project of VBS, where we will sing, play water games, learn about being generous from Jesus, and service projects. 

MINNEAPOLIS: June 16-19, 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Details & Registration.

VOLUNTEERS: Students who have completed 6th grade and older can help with a variety of roles. Contact Pastor Heather or Ann Masica with any questions.

Family Style Vacation Bible School (MTKA)

All For One, One For All!

The Joseph Story: Family Style VBS at the Minnetonka Campus

We’ll explore the story of Joseph in Genesis over the course of four weeknights. Joseph’s journey asks us to consider what the whole community can do for one person and what one person can do for the whole community. We hope you and your family will fall in love with this ancient story about the power of family and forgiveness.  This sweeping tale explores sibling rivalry, feeling lonely, dreaming big, and the courage it takes to say you’re sorry. This four-part event is family-style, which means the schedule is crafted for all generations. We eat dinner together and then use theater, music and art to engage the story one scene at a time. Each night ends with a bonfire and s’mores on the lawn.

MINNETONKA: August 5, 7, 12 and 14,  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Details & Registration. 

VOLUNTEERS: Adult volunteers needed. Contact Pastor Meta with any questions.

Green Lake Lutheran Ministries-Camp for All Ages!

Bethlehem’s Camp Week is June 22-27! Or Sign Up for Family Camp, June 21-27

Summer 2025 is all about camp. There is camp for families, camp for elementary, middle school, and high school students.

This summer—thanks to a generous grant from the Bethlehem Foundation—kids, students, and families can attend camp at Green Lake Lutheran Ministries. We want everyone who wants to go to camp, to go to camp! Talk to Pastor Heather for more information about a stipend (open to all) or a scholarship (dependent upon need).

Register directly with the camp at gllm.org. Any questions? Just ask Pastor Heather.

Confirmation goes to Valleyfair!

Confirmation students from both campuses are invited to join Pastor Heather and Jayn for a fun day at Valleyfair! We’ll gather at the Minneapolis campus and enjoy a bus ride there and back. Don’t miss out! Registration closes Monday August 12. Registration is required.

When: August 20, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm (leaving from the MPLS campus)

Summer Stretch

6th – 12th Grade

July 9, 16, 23, and August 6, 13, 9:00-4:00 pm

Minneapolis Campus

No, it’s not yoga! It is a way for middle and high school students to stretch out summer with service, learning, and fellowship.

Join Pastor Heather and Jayn on Wednesdays this summer. We will serve together in the morning and have fun together in the afternoons.

Please see registration for schedule and cost information.

High School Trip

NASHVILLE, TN – July 5 (7:00 am) – Jul 12 (8:00 pm)

Students currently in grades 8-12 are invited to join us on a summer service learning trip with Serve Boldly in Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is known as ‘Music City U.S.A’, is filled with iconic music industry venues and landmarks.  Rapid growth and gentrification have impacted this unique, historic community and its neighborhoods. Serve Boldly partners with non-profit organizations and ministries that support our neighbors in Nashville and worldwide. Youth can expect to spend the week working hard at many service sites throughout the city. Some may include: preparing and serving food, creating care kits for NICU patients, sorting donations, and more. There will also be time to explore the city, and take in some fun sights.

Registration Closed – Trip is full! Contact Melissa with any questions.