Highlights & Stories – Lutheran Youth of Queensland

Real stories. Real growth.

From first-time campers to returning leaders, LYQ camps are full of friendship, faith, courage, laughter and moments young people remember for years.

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Camper reflection

Come as you are. Leave with stories.

“Year after year, camp is the one place I can come back to and it feels like I’m where I’m meant to be. Camp is genuinely my second home.”

VOICES OF HOPE

What campers are saying

I loved this camp a lot because I made some really awesome new friends and the overall experience was just great.

Camper

I have made some amazing lifelong friendships here. I really appreciate your financial support that means I can come back and see them again.

Camper

I learnt more about how to read the Bible and how to pray better.

Camper

I started to like singing worship songs and I learnt more about God to help me on my faith journey.

Camper

Small group and worship time helped me to connect and grow closer to God and become more aware of my faith.

Camper

I feel more prepared for the challenges ahead and being put into the actual world after school.

Camper

The leaders and directors were so amazing and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to come to this camp.

Camper

Challenge night was a highlight. I loved how the leaders prayed over us.

Camper

I have been coming since Year 3 and I am going into Year 11 this year. Camp has become the highlight of my holidays, where I’ve found my biggest role models and best friendships while growing my faith.

Long-term camper

I loved this camp a lot because I made some really awesome new friends and the overall experience was just great.

I have made some amazing lifelong friendships here. I really appreciate your financial support that means I can come back and see them again.

I feel more prepared for the challenges ahead and being put into the actual world after school.

What makes camp unforgettable?

Every moment is crafted to spark joy, build lifelong faith, and create memories that you'll carry with you forever.

New friendships

Lifelong bonds formed around shared adventures and campfires.

Worship

Lifting our voices together in high-energy praise under the stars.

Small groups

Safe, supportive spaces to unpack life, faith, and big questions.

Prayer

Personal and communal moments of deep connection with God.

Big games

Wild, epic, camp-wide games designed for pure fun and teamwork.

Role models

Inspirational counselors who walk alongside and invest in you.

Faith conversations

Exploring what belief looks like in our actual daily lives.

Challenge night

Stepping out of your comfort zones to discover what you're capable of.

Camp memories

Inside jokes, cabin chants, and snapshots of unforgettable moments.

Food and hospitality

Delicious meals and welcoming tables where everyone eats together.

Leaders who care

Passionate mentors who prioritize your safety, growth, and joy.

A place to belong

An inclusive environment where you can truly be yourself.

Thank you to the people who make camp happen

A wall of heartfelt appreciation from our campers, families, and leaders to the amazing community that supports us.

“Thank you so much. This wouldn’t be possible without you.”

— CAMPER

“Thank you financial supporters. We really appreciate you for supporting our camps. We love them and we can’t imagine not having one of these awesome camps to come on.”

— CAMP FAMILY

“Your support means so much to us because it allows us to come on these meaningful camps every year that help us grow closer to God.”

— YOUTH LEADER

“A big shout out to the cleaners and cooks. We would starve, and that’s not good!”

— CAMP COUNSELOR

Your support becomes someone’s story.

When you support LYQ, you help create spaces where young people build friendships, encounter Jesus, grow in faith and find a place where they belong.

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Come as you are. Leave with stories.