Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR) Summer Camp
Woodland Park, CO
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 will open March 1. The cost is TBD. LVR is for high school youth who have completed grade 8. Included below is a clickable icon to a document titled “What to Expect at LVR.”
If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Michael Ada (Beautiful Savior, Olathe) at mike.ada@bslcks.org.
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!
What to Expect at LVR
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2025 Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR) Photos
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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.