JOY Oklahoma District Middle School Gathering

for 6th-8th Grade Students

October 2-4, 2026 @ Camp Lutherhoma

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As we look toward the Fall and start of school we are also excited to announce our JOY Oklahoma District Middle School Youth Gathering! This year’s event is the weekend of October 2-4, 2026 at Camp Lutherhoma in Tahlequah, OK.

Download the Information Packet Here

District Registration and Consent Forms

JOY is open to students in 6th-8th grade and their friends.

This year’s cost is $163 for summer cabins or $183 for retreat cabins and $110 for new Oklahoma District friends** (see below for more info).

Price is per person for both 6th-8th grade youth and adult chaperones.

**A new friend is a 6th-8th grade youth who is not a member or regular attendee of your Oklahoma District congregation and has never attended Joy previously but is invited by one of your youth to attend with your Oklahoma District church.

Please register on Camp Lutherhoma’s website so we can reserve your spots! You will pay a $75 non-refundable fee to hold your spot when you register online via the Camp Lutherhoma portal.

Information for High School Leaders:

- to apply, fill out this online form.

- pay $85 per person and sleep in summer cabins. Please only pay once you have been accepted as a leader. This price is non-refundable. To apply as a leader please complete the form online. You will be expected to attend all leadership training meetings and be at Camp for the duration of the gathering. Training will be ovenight Friday, September 18 beginning at 6PM- Saturday, September 19 at 3 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Broken Arrow. Food will be served- dinner, breakfast and lunch.