Middle School
We would love to have you join us! There are lots of ways to connect with others and deepen your faith along the way.
MEA Break
Thursday, October 17th
Summer Trips
Summer 2027
Our summer trips are on a 3 year rotation:
Community, Gathering, Mission.
2027 is our GATHERING year!
Middle School Gathering Summer Trip
Ages: Grades 6-8
Location: Gustavus Adolphus College
Dates: July 18-21, 2027
Summer Festival is a camp that takes place on a college campus featuring wild and fun activities designed to help you have a blast, make great friends, and walk a little closer to God. Our days will be filled with hunkering down in our own dorm room with a friend, eating good food in the Cafe, rocking out with the Summer Festival band, and games galore!
Lodging: Dorms at Gustavus
Cost: TBD
Trinity will contribute $100 towards the registrastion cost of all active participants. This cost will be deducted from the cost of the trip after sign up.
A $50 deposit is required to register. This can come from your YFM Account. The deposit does go toward the total cost of the trip.
Trip Payments
25% Paid by January 31
50% Paid by March 15
75% Paid by May 15
100% Paid by June 15
Scholarships are available; see Suzie for details.
Fundraising Opportunities are available.
- Wreath Sales (October/November)
- Pie Auction (Sunday, November 22)
- Meatball Dinner & Silent Auction (Sunday, February 28)
Trip Payments are non-refundable. They are transferable, if you can find someone to take your place and travel arrangements can be transferred.
Scholarships are available. Email Suzie for more information. We never want cost to stand in the way of these opportunities.
Ski/Snowboard Trip 2027
February 202
Join us for an outdoor adventure!
Ski Trip
Ages: Grades 6-12
Location: TBD Soon!
Dates: February 5-7, 2027
Other Youth Ministry Activities
September 2026
Early Out Adventures!
Ages: Grades K-8
Location: Otterberry Farm
Dates: Wednesday, September 30
We'll meet at Trinity after school gets out at 2pm, and then head out to Otter Berry Farms. The fun includes a corn maze, a corn pit, farm animals, wagon rides, bounce house, straw bale slide, and more farm fun! We will return to Trinity by 5:15pm.
Cost: $10
Last Day to Register: September 23
Stay in Touch
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You can also sign up with Suzie for text reminders.
For more information or if you have questions regarding Middle School activities, please contact Suzie Porter, Deacon, at 218-847-7211, or by email. (suzie@trinitylutherandl.org)