Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR) Summer Camp

The 2026 Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR) will be held May 31-June 5, 2026. This year’s theme is “Summit” which invites students to explore the mountains of the Bible: places where God reveals His greatness and meets His people. Throughout Scripture, mountains mark moments where heaven and earth come together, not because we climb up to God, but because He comes down to us. Each day highlights a biblical mountain, paired with a Psalm of Ascent, showing how God meets us in His Word and Sacraments, and ultimately reveals His love and power in Jesus Christ.

Registration is open! The cost for LVR camp will be $699. Registration covers transportation from Kansas to the camp in the beautiful mountains of Colorado, food, housing, and programming.

You can find the LVR Registration Link below in the light-yellow section. Also included in that section is a clickable icon to a document titled “What to Expect at LVR.”  

The hope is for a full camp with two charter buses so more students can join! Registration will begin with 62 students and then a waitlist will be created. When there are enough students for a second bus, next steps will be communicated.

If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Michael Ada (Beautiful Savior, Olathe) at mike.ada@bslcks.org.

LVR is for high school youth who have completed grade 8. The annual Kansas District Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR) summer camp encourages youth to grow spiritually, stretch themselves by bonding with new friends, and step out of their comfort zone by participating in physical challenges. LVR programming is designed to help participants identify more closely with the body of Christ as they recognize that the faithful body is not just their home congregation but also individuals from all over Kansas, meeting together as one larger visible church. Youth attending LVR have the chance to go hiking, ziplining, fishing, horseback riding, archery, throw tomahawks, participate in challenge course, and so much more!

2025 LVR Video Highlights!

Check out the fun activities which took place at LVR in June 2025! (video credit: DCE Beth Counts)

The annual Kansas District Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR) summer camp encourages youth to grow spiritually, stretch themselves by bonding with new friends, and step out of their comfort zone by participating in physical challenges. LVR programming is designed to help participants make new friends and identify more closely with the body of Christ as they recognize that the faithful body is not just their home congregation but also individuals from all over Kansas, meeting together as one larger visible church.