Summer Camp 2026

LYV’s “Summer Camp 2026” was an incredible week filled with fun, faith, and fellowship. This year, 43 campers and 21 leaders/personnel gathered at Araluen Lutheran Camp in Anglesea during the summer school holidays to share in community and grow in faith together.

Our study theme was “You’ve got Mail!”, which invited us to dive into the Apostle Paul’s letters in the New Testament. Throughout the week, campers explored this theme through small group discussions, quiet time, and corporate worship. The studies focused on these foundational epistles, unpacking the core of the Gospel message: what it means to be saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus. Together, we looked at how Paul’s writings were originally sent to guide, encourage, and correct early believers, and discovered how we are called to function together as a church today. The camp concluded with reflections on how these ancient letters continue to shape our modern lives.

Beyond the studies, the schedule was packed with memorable activities. Highlights included kayaking on the Anglesea River, surfing/stand-up paddleboarding, a “Mini Olympics,” competitive team tower building, and a lively song trivia afternoon.

When asked about the best parts of camp, here is what campers and leaders shared:

• “Having fun with my friends, seeing young Christians come together and worship God.”
• “I loved worship, group activities, stand-up paddleboarding, seeing everyone, being surrounded by Christians!”
• “The studies were really fun and I loved looking deeper into God’s Word.”
• “The water activities because I got to try new things.”
• “Everyone was so kind and the activities were so fun!”
• “It was all so good it is hard to pick a standout.”

Overall, Summer Camp 2026 was a powerful time of connection with God, friends, and community.

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce our next CLW camp in July 2026, open to high school-aged kids in Years 7–12. It will be held at Tandara Lutheran Camp in Halls Gap.

For updates and information on CLW, Summer Camp, and future events, follow us on Facebook at ‘LYV’s Christian Life Week’ or Instagram @lutheranyouthvic.