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Upcoming Synod Youth Events

New Jersey Synod Youth Ministry Events Safety Policies.  

Please read, download and share this as needed.

(Updated Aug 2023)

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NJ Synod Youth Ministry Calendar

 

Click here to view our live calendar, featuring the latest information and dates for our synodical youth events. You can also download the printable calendar underneath the image on the right.

 

2025 Events:

  • June 5: Youth & Young Adult Event at Synod Assembly 

  • June, July & August: Cross Roads Summer Camp - link here

  • August 9 (rain date Aug 16): Jersey Shore Beach Day - scroll down for more information

  • September 13: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - more information to come

  • September 26-28: ELCA Gathering Expedition - link here

  • October 4: Rally for Cross Roads - link here

  • October 19: Gotham FC Soccer Game - more information to come

  • November 1: Service Project at the Farminary - more information to come

  • November 21-23: Synod Youth Assembly - more information to come

  • December 4-7: Shepherds’ Gathering - link here

 

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2026 Events:

  • January 2-4: Young Adult Retreat - link here

  • February 6-8: Elementary School Retreat - link here

  • March 6-8: Middle/High School Retreat - link here

  • March/April TBA: Faith, Hope, and Love - more information to come

  • April TBA: Reset Retreat - more information to come

  • April TBA: Reset One Day Event - more information to come

  • May/June TBA: Gotham FC Soccer Game - more information to come

  • May/June TBA: NJ Synod Assembly - we will have a small youth event for those attending as “under 30” voting members

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Click on image to download calendar.

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Event Details 

 

Beach Day!

August 9, 2025 from 8AM - 2PM (Rain Date: August 16)

 

The Youth Ministry Mission Team invites you to a day of sun, sand, and fellowship on Saturday, August 9th (rain date August 16th) from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Island Beach State Park. Bring your family, friends, and beach gear for a day filled with games, laughter, and great company. Whether you're building sandcastles or just soaking up the sun, there's something for everyone. This event is open to all ages. We can’t wait to see you there!

 

Click on the flyer to download and share with your congregations! Downloadable Flyer

 

*Register yourself or your group here by August 1st.

 

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Travel Details:

 

Parking & Location:

  • Ocean Swimming Parking Area #1, Shore Rd, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734

  • Google Maps, click here: Ocean Swimming Parking Area #1 

  • Cost: $10 per car to park

  • Parking lot opens at 7AM but fills up quickly and closes when it is full (could be as early as 8:30 AM)

  • Registering for this online does not pay for parking - you must pay for parking day of at the beach per carload

  • See the image below for where we will be parking. We will set up our red Youth Ministry tent at the red star. Once you park, look for us there!​​

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Important Information:

 

What to Bring: 

  • Beach chairs, towels, water, lunch and snacks, garbage bag, sunscreen, beach toys/games (frisbees, balls, spikeball, shovels and pails, etc.), $10 per car to park​

 

More Information:

 

**Depending on the weather forecast, we will contact those registered the night before to let you know if we are still on or cancelling.

1930 State Highway 33

Hamilton Square, NJ 08690

609-586-6800

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