Forerunner Camp

Unlike traditional camper programs, Forerunner focuses on leadership development, mentorship, and real responsibility. Students begin by choosing a training week, where they’ll be equipped and prepared to serve while still enjoying the fun of a typical week at camp. After their training week, students will return for an additional service week.

During their service week, Forerunners serve on either Kitchen Staff or Work Crew, learning practical life skills while helping meet the needs of camp and serving both campers and staff.

The Forerunner program is designed for students entering their junior or senior year of high school. Ideally, students participate in the program for two summers.

Each summer is a two-week commitment consisting of one training week and one service week.

Students explore scripture-based leadership principles, teamwork, communication, responsibility, and servant leadership. They also learn practical skills that help prepare them for college, careers, and leadership roles.

Absolutely. While Forerunner focuses more on servant leadership, during their training weeks, participants still enjoy all our typical camp activities, engage in community, and spend time with other campers.

When they return for their service week, students get to experience a new side of camp as they step into service opportunities that give them a glimpse of what it’s like to be on staff.

While participation doesn’t automatically guarantee a staff position, Forerunner is designed to prepare students for potential future roles at camp and help them develop the character and leadership skills needed to serve others.

After graduation, all Forerunner participants who are interested in joining summer staff will still walk through our standard application and interview process.