As we explore what it means to be Christian, intensive experiences are helpful. Good Shepherd believes that week long trips give students the opportunity to experience the Christian life and community. For this reason, we offer opportunities for all ages to experience the Christian life and community with others. Below are the 2022 program offerings for the 3rd through 12th grades.
Elementary School Opportunities (3rd – 5th Grade)
NovusWay Camps
There are a lot of Lutheran Camps right in our surrounding areas- and plenty of opportunities for our youth to get involved! Novusway is an organization of camps that are all located in the southern most parts of the US. Follow the links below to see their 2022 brochures.
Location: University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL Cost: $400
Affirm is a Summer Youth Event of the ELCA Southeastern Synod. Grounded in Word and Sacrament, AFFIRM develops discipleship skills, leadership skills, and teaches Lutheran theology. We follow Christ, we live in a Christian community, and we teach how to be God’s hands in the world. Affirm nurtures faith, equips youth leaders for today and tomorrow, and trains youth in discipleship skills. Affirm is for youth who have completed grades 6-12 and the Young Adult and Youth Ministry Institute (YAYMI) is held simultaneously with AFFIRM For college freshman and sophomores interested in exploring a call to youth ministry. Affirm is based on 10 different age-appropriate leadership and discipleship units. Each of these units are staffed by small group leaders and a pair of unit directors.
There are a lot of Lutheran Camps right in our surrounding areas- and plenty of opportunities for our youth to get involved! Novusway is an organization of camps that are all located in the southern most parts of the US. Follow the links below to see their 2022 brochures.
Location: University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL Cost: $400
Affirm is a Summer Youth Event of the ELCA Southeastern Synod. Grounded in Word and Sacrament, AFFIRM develops discipleship skills, leadership skills, and teaches Lutheran theology. We follow Christ, we live in a Christian community, and we teach how to be God’s hands in the world. Affirm nurtures faith, equips youth leaders for today and tomorrow, and trains youth in discipleship skills. Affirm is for youth who have completed grades 6-12 and the Young Adult and Youth Ministry Institute (YAYMI) is held simultaneously with AFFIRM For college freshman and sophomores interested in exploring a call to youth ministry. Affirm is based on 10 different age-appropriate leadership and discipleship units. Each of these units are staffed by small group leaders and a pair of unit directors.
There are a lot of Lutheran Camps right in our surrounding areas- and plenty of opportunities for our youth to get involved! Novusway is an organization of camps that are all located in the southern most parts of the US. Follow the links below to see their 2022 brochures.
Summer Opportunities
GSLC Youth Summer Opportunities
As we explore what it means to be Christian, intensive experiences are helpful. Good Shepherd believes that week long trips give students the opportunity to experience the Christian life and community. For this reason, we offer opportunities for all ages to experience the Christian life and community with others. Below are the 2022 program offerings for the 3rd through 12th grades.
Elementary School Opportunities (3rd – 5th Grade)
NovusWay Camps
There are a lot of Lutheran Camps right in our surrounding areas- and plenty of opportunities for our youth to get involved! Novusway is an organization of camps that are all located in the southern most parts of the US. Follow the links below to see their 2022 brochures.
Lutheridge 2022 brochure (Arden, NC)
Lutherock 2022 brochure (Newland, NC)
Luther Springs 2022 brochure (Hawthorne, FL)
Lutheranch 2022 brochure (Tallapoosa, GA)
For more information contact Melina Thurmond, our Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator: youthfamministry@gslutheran.org
Middle School Opportunities
AFFIRM – July 12 – 17th, 2022.
Location: University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL
Cost: $400
Affirm is a Summer Youth Event of the ELCA Southeastern Synod. Grounded in Word and Sacrament, AFFIRM develops discipleship skills, leadership skills, and teaches Lutheran theology. We follow Christ, we live in a Christian community, and we teach how to be God’s hands in the world. Affirm nurtures faith, equips youth leaders for today and tomorrow, and trains youth in discipleship skills. Affirm is for youth who have completed grades 6-12 and the Young Adult and Youth Ministry Institute (YAYMI) is held simultaneously with AFFIRM For college freshman and sophomores interested in exploring a call to youth ministry. Affirm is based on 10 different age-appropriate leadership and discipleship units. Each of these units are staffed by small group leaders and a pair of unit directors.
See a more detailed page of information about AFFIRM 2022 here.
NovusWay Camps
There are a lot of Lutheran Camps right in our surrounding areas- and plenty of opportunities for our youth to get involved! Novusway is an organization of camps that are all located in the southern most parts of the US. Follow the links below to see their 2022 brochures.
Lutheridge 2022 brochure (Arden, NC)
Lutherock 2022 brochure (Newland, NC)
Luther Springs 2022 brochure (Hawthorne, FL)
Lutheranch 2022 brochure (Tallapoosa, GA)
For more information contact Melina Thurmond, our Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator: youthfamministry@gslutheran.org
High School Opportunities
AFFIRM – June 12 – 17th, 2022
Location: University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL
Cost: $400
Affirm is a Summer Youth Event of the ELCA Southeastern Synod. Grounded in Word and Sacrament, AFFIRM develops discipleship skills, leadership skills, and teaches Lutheran theology. We follow Christ, we live in a Christian community, and we teach how to be God’s hands in the world. Affirm nurtures faith, equips youth leaders for today and tomorrow, and trains youth in discipleship skills. Affirm is for youth who have completed grades 6-12 and the Young Adult and Youth Ministry Institute (YAYMI) is held simultaneously with AFFIRM For college freshman and sophomores interested in exploring a call to youth ministry. Affirm is based on 10 different age-appropriate leadership and discipleship units. Each of these units are staffed by small group leaders and a pair of unit directors.
See a more detailed page of information about AFFIRM 2022 here.
NovusWay Camps
There are a lot of Lutheran Camps right in our surrounding areas- and plenty of opportunities for our youth to get involved! Novusway is an organization of camps that are all located in the southern most parts of the US. Follow the links below to see their 2022 brochures.
Lutheridge 2022 brochure (Arden, NC)
Lutherock 2022 brochure (Newland, NC)
Luther Springs 2022 brochure (Hawthorne, FL)
Lutheranch 2022 brochure (Tallapoosa, GA)
For more information contact Melina Thurmond, our Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator: youthfamministry@gslutheran.org