Ohio Summer Youth Retreat (OSYR)
The all Ohio Summer Youth Retreat will take place at Hopewood Pines from Sunday, June 28 to Wednesday, July 1, 2026. This retreat is for youth from the Northeastern, Northwestern, and Southern Ohio Synods aged rising 6th grade to 12th grade. Please reach out to your Synod Contact person for more information:
- In Northeastern Ohio Synod, please contact Deacon Jenny Frantz Kaplan, jfrantz@neos-elca.org
- In Northwestern Ohio Synod, please contact Pastor Sarah Schaaf, sarah.schaaf@nwos-elca.org
- In Southern Ohio Synod, please contact Mr. Gary Pecuch, gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org
The cost to attend it $150. For any questions on payment, please contact Cindy at cindy@hopewoodoutdoors.org.
See our Info Letter below for more information!
Site
LMC at HopeWood Pines
Ages
Rising 6th - 12th Grade
Cost Range
$150 per youth, free for adult leaders
Activities
- Archery
- Arts & crafts
- Campfires
- Canoeing/corcls
- Challenge course
- Climbing tower
- Creek walking
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Nature activities
- Outpost
- Service project
- Sports
- Swimming
- Team builders
- Worship
- Zip line
How to Register
Facilities
Campers will sleep in an air-conditioned cabins with 8-10 other campers and a counselor. Shower houses with bathrooms are just a short walk away. Campers will also have access to our dining hall, outdoor pool, and other amenities.
Info Letter
