The Explorer’s Project encapsulates our CSI Program, Gap-Year Internship Program and Ministry Internship Program. Students can join our CSI Program during the summer after their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year. High School or College graduates can join our Gap-Year Internship. College graduates can join our two-year Ministry Internship.

The goal of the CSI Program is to provide high school students with an opportunity to grow in their knowledge of God here at camp, while serving in gospel ministry amidst a community of like-minded believers. This program helps feed our Gap-Year Internship which allows staff to invest more fully into the ministry and connect with the community of Ridge Haven on a deeper level. Often students are faced with intense pressure to figure out what the next step is in their careers and our hope is that the Gap-Year Internship allows individuals to take a brief moment out of their lives to seek what it is the Lord is calling them to do and how He has gifted them to serve in both their lifelong careers and local church, all the way being involved in Kingdom service here at camp and discipleship opportunities that are central to the program. Those who feel called to ministry or are seeking to develop their gifts for service often find that the Ministry Internship provides them further opportunity to cultivate their lives for Christ and harness the gifts He has given to build up the church.

We of course love it when individuals who participate in our Explorer’s Project decide that they want to spend the rest of their lives working full-time in camp ministry, but ultimately our goal is simply to train and develop leaders that will carry the gospel into every aspect of their careers and seek ways to invest in the mission and body of their local church.

Ministry Internship

Ridge Haven serves not only during the summers, but year-round, serving over thirteen thousand guests annually. To support ministries and share the gospel with people all year we need hardworking, dedicated, college graduates (or the equivalent life stage) willing to work in event coordinating, marketing, recruiting, housekeeping, food services, resident managing, and more. This position is designed for young adults who are eager to enter into a ministry of service.

Gap-year Internship

We are looking for passionate, talented, hardworking young Christians (recent high school graduates or current college students) who desire to serve the campers and guests while living and growing in a Christ-centered community.

CSI

Camp Summer Interns serve campers and guests by assisting in the everyday operations of our camps, conferences, and retreats. Working under the guidance and care of our Operations Staff, CSIs must be willing to perform a variety of tasks -- everything from kitchen and grounds work to leading activities -- for long hours while serving all age groups. CSI's are rising high school juniors, seniors, or college freshmen who are mature, hardworking, and committed Christians.