Youth Group

Opportunities for faith, fellowship and fun for YOUth!

We are happy to open our doors to all youth of the community to our Youth House. This is a safe and welcoming place for youth of all ages. The Youth House is located at 121/123 York Street. Parking for church and youth activities is at the rear of the property, and the primary entrance for the youth house is at the rear of the building through the youth yard.

Weekly Youth Group Schedule at St. James for 2026-2027

At Youth Group we do our best to bring faith, friendships and fun to the forefront with fun snacks, games, art projects, music and more! 

Youth Group takes place following the Gettysburg Area School District schedule (e.g. if school is closed, there is no youth-group). Check out the GASD school calendar here.

Middle School & High School Youth Group – starts AUGUST 30

Grades 4 & 5 Youth Group – starts AUGUST 31

Grades K-3 Youth Group – starts SEPTEMBER 2

Have a great first two weeks of school! We can’t wait to see you and get excited for a fantastic year to come!!

St. James loves Lutheran Camping Corporation and sending youth to Camp Nawakwa in Biglerville, Pennsylvania. Camp Nawakwa hosts weekly camps, day camps, and mini-camps for all ages.

Check out camp opportunities at Camp Nawakwa, Camp Kirchenwald (Lebanon, PA) and the Wittel Farm (Elizabethtown, PA).

Follow our Youth Facebook page for announcements and updates. We also have an Instagram account where you can check out St. James Youth happenings!

If you have questions or want to know more about our programs, please email our Director of Youth and Family Ministry, or call the church office.

Adam Michael
Director of Youth & Family Ministry

Also check out our Church Events Calendar.