
Summer Camps
Each summer, we hold Vacation Bible School for our elementary-aged friends and plan week-long adventures for our middle and high school friends. Details and registration for 2025 VBS, Camp Lutherwood, and Youth River Adventure can be found below. For information, contact us.
Bethesda Vacation Bible School 2025
July 7th-11th, 2025 | $40
For Kids Entering K-4th grade
From Monday to Thursday, the day will begin at 9:00am and end at 12:00pm.
Friday begins at 9:00am and then we will have the “end-of-VBS-performance” at 11:30am. Following the performance, parents and kids are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the park.

Camp Lutherwood Camperships
The Bethesda Foundation provides camperships (camp scholarships!) to kids attending a Camp Lutherwood camp during the summer. The Foundation covers the registration fee.
Click below to learn more about the 2025 Camp Lutherwood camps, and to apply for the Bethesda Lutheran Foundation camperships! Deadline is June 1st!
Youth River Adventures, August 17th-21st
Registration is now open for a four night adventure along the Deschutes River. Space is limited.
We will be guided by Youth Dynamics, a Christian ministry with decades of adventuring experience. This is for current middle and high school students.