Summer 2026

Summer 2026 @ Bethel

Bethel's Youth Ministry is vibrant and active in the summer with events and activities for kids of all ages! Check this page frequently because new events will continue to be added.

Scroll through this page for details on the following:

Vacation Bible School
Middle School Mission Trip - registration full!
High School Mission Trip
Middle School - Grand Slam Event
Middle School - Cascade Bay Water Park
Camp Wapo

Vacation Bible School

Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God

Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

Kindergarten-5th Grade

Dates: July 13-17, 9am – noon
Students: Entering Kindergarten - 5th grade
Location: Highlands Campus, 504 Frontage Road, Hudson
Price per student: $45 before June 1, $50 on or after June 1
Registration Deadline: June 30

Click HERE to register a K5 participant
Click HERE to register a K5 volunteer

Preschool

Dates: July 20-23, 9am - 11am
Students: Preschoolers ages 3, 4 and Pre-K. Participants must be age 3 by May 1, 2026 and potty trained (bathroom independent) - no exceptions.
Location: Highlands Campus, 504 Frontage Road, Hudson
Price per student: $40 before June 1, $45 on or after June 1
Registration Deadline: June 30

Click HERE to register a Preschool participant
Click HERE to register a Preschool volunteer

Volunteers
In order to make this awesome week a success, we need over 100 volunteers - adults, high schoolers and middle schoolers. You can help by leading a small group, games, snacks, storytelling, science, movies, decorations, music, and more.

It is a blast working together, growing closer to Christ and having fun with kids. Can you be part of our team? See the registration links above!

Make Bethel Week at Camp Wapo part of your summer plans!

Camp Wapo is a great place for kids to have fun, build friendships and grow closer to God! There are programs for all ages. Students can register for any week, but during Bethel Week transportation is provided to and from camp.

Click HERE to register.

SEEDS - August 7-9

Students currently in grades 1-3.
This weekend camp is a great transition to church camp away from home with fewer campers onsite and a shortened duration yet still packs in all the fun!

YOUTH CAMP - August 2-7
Students currently in grades 4-9
This weeklong camp attracts students with lots of fun activities as a place to learn about and celebrate Jesus' love for us and the world.

ONE DAY - August 5
Students currently in grades K-2
This daylong introduction to church camp gets the youngest campers familiar with the space and activities and gets them excited to return for a weekend or week in the coming years!

For more information regarding the Camp Wapo programs, visit lakewapo.org.

Middle School - Cascade Bay Water Park, Eagan, MN

Details coming in spring of 2026 ....

Middle School Mission Trip - Lake Traverse, SD

While spending time in the Lake Traverse Reservation, we will have the opportunity to learn the rich history and unique challenges of the community. Service opportunities include working at local organizations, serving at local nursing homes, painting, beautification, and minor repair projects to support local homeowners and tribal partners. We will learn about Dakota culture from a community friend and explore a state park that is significant to the local tribe. YouthWorks has partnered with this community since 2005.

Dates: June 21-26, 2026
Deposit: $200 (non-refundable)
Cost: $425, minus the $200 deposit (includes housing, food, activities & transportation)
Who: Students finishing 6th, 7, and 8th grade in June 2026
Space Available: 16 total, first-come first-serve basis
Registration: Registration is full! Be sure to register early next year!

Scholarships are available - click HERE to complete the application form.

High School Mission Trip - Boston, MA

The summer of 2026, Bethel's high school youth will travel to Boston! One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston is known for its rich colonial history, diverse neighborhoods, iconic sports teams and beautiful architecture. Here, your students will have the opportunity to be a part of meaningful construction projects that help support organizations in the greater Boston area that are already pouring back into their own community.

Our mission trip partner, Next Stemp Ministries, has a long history of mission and service in this area.

Dates: June 12th-20th (Friday - Saturday)
Cost: $950 (includes housing, food, activities & transportation)
Who: students in grades 9-12 for 2025-26
Deposit: $200 non-refundable to reserve your spot
Registration Deadline: March 1

Registration: Click HERE

Fundraising: Fundraising will be available to help offset the cost. The earlier the registration, the more opportunities there will be to fund raise!

Next Step Ministries Paperwork - Additional paperwork is required by Next Step Ministries so be watching for an email from them soon.