Teen Camps

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2026 Teen Camps 

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Camp Intern Adventure (CIA)

Ages 14-16

$430/session

 

Wk 1

June 7-12

Wk 2

June 14-19

Wk 3

June 21-26

Wk 4

June 28-July3  

 

Leadership Training Camp (LTC)

Two Week Camp

Ages 16-17

 

$560 for two weeks

 

Wk 5/Wk 6 - July 5-17

 

 

 

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Exciting Adventures for teens!
 

Camp Intern Adventure (CIA)! 

 

Campers, 14–16-Year-olds, may apply to participate in this program. 

 

The Camper Intern Adventure program exists to build young believers into strong leaders who know Christ personal, Grow in Him daily, Serve Him sacrificially, and joyfully experience life.

 

The CIA program is for teens who want to grow in their relationship with Christ. Teens who desire to grow through being in God’s word and put their faith into action through service.

 

CIAs spend the week unplugged in the outdoors. They work with incredible camp staff and learn to serve. They grow as they build relationships, engage in recreation, and are challenged to personally dive into God’s word.  

 

It is our goal for CIAs to leave camp with a better understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Christ and what it takes to make the CRS magic for our campers!

 

Something New for CIAs in 2026. This year the CIA program will head off campus for a day of personal and team building challenges at the Old Mountain Outdoor Adventures. Campers. Your CIA will face personal encounters as they traverse the high-challenge course elements.

 

Some things to look forward to:

  • Still technology free
  • Deeper personal & group Bible studies
  • New amped up games!!!
  • Day Trip to Old Mountain Outdoor Adventure
  • Worship
  • Hands on Service Projects
  • Oldie but goodie activities
  • Building relationships with like-minded teens

 

Service is a key part of the CIA program. CIA Campers will spend time daily in service work such as cleaning, grounds maintenance, or kitchen help. There will still be plenty of time for enjoying fun activities and games as well as building relationships!

 

We are seeking applicants who are growing in their faith in the Lord. Campers willing to maintain a great attitude while working hard to serve others.

 

There is a limited number of spots for CIAs each week. The admission is competitive, this is why there is an application process. .

 

The CIA program application process:

1.  The Application form is available at the online registration portal.

2.  Parents need to add the "CIA Application" Session to the cart and on the "forms" section.

3.  Teens must complete and submit the application form.

 

       NOTE: Camp will not be able to access applications that are not completed and submitted.

 

4.  Payment: No payments are required for application. Once the Camper has been accepted into the CIA program is an application fee applied.

 

 

 

Quotes from former CIAS

CIA Application Checklist

 

Application review begins November 1 in order of submission.

 

Applicants can expect to be notified within two weeks of submission of application.

 

Your $100 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required to reserve the spot after the CIA has been notified of admission.

 

Community Service Credit: As a service opportunity, CIA participants are eligible to receive 30 - 40 service hours for their work at camp! Contact the office for needed documentation.

 

**CIA weeks begin on Sunday afternoon and conclude Friday afternoon.

 

Scholarships are available. Please call the office for more information (662) 547-6169.

Leadership Training Camp (LTC) a Two-Week Camp, July 5-17, 2026

What is Leadership Training Camp (LTC)?

Leadership Training Camp is a two-week opportunity for 16 and 17-year-old campers who are interested in serving the Lord and learning what it really takes to serve in a Christian camp setting.

Campers will have a great understanding of what it is like to work in a camping setting. They will learn the CRS leadership concepts of “Move Your Canoe”, a leadership pattern for life. It is our hope that they will see the value of working in a camp setting and how God opens up many doors to share the Love of Jesus with campers.

 

While being a LTC camper (LTCer) does not guarantee a spot as a CRS chief, it is our goal that they finish with a clear understanding of how to lead themselves and others in knowing and following Christ as savior. This will prepare them to serve as future leaders at CRS or another Christian camp setting.

 

Why two weeks?

Two weeks gives participants a week of learning and a week of putting into action what they have learned. Participants will go beyond the typical CIA experience to learn how to lead themselves and others to be disciples daily. To serve Christ sacrificially and joyfully. And to experience the fullness of life every day through worship the LORD in every circumstance.

 

What will LTCers do for two weeks?

 

Week 1, July 5-10. 2026 (Primary distinctives)

  • ·Personal Growth by learning how to study the Bible.
  • ·Team building (CRS low ropes, off site challenge course at Old Mountain Ropes Course, Rainwater Observatory, and more.)
  • ·Leadership Development (Learning to lead activities). LTCers will work with CRS Leadership to learning how to “Move Your Canoe”.
  • ·LTCers will learn how to lead one of the CRS activity periods.
  • ·LTCers will participate in hand-on leadership service.

 

Stay Over Weekend (SOW), July 10-12, 2026 (Between week 5 and 6):

  • LTC’ers will participate with staff with the Stay Over Weekend for regular campers.
  • Serving campers
  • Assisting SOW Chiefs with activities

 

Week 2, July 12-17, 2026 (Primary distinctives)

·       Personal Growth

·       Assist in leading in cabin devotional time.

·       Continued Team building.

·       Leadership Development by putting “Move Your Canoe” lessons into practice.

·       LTCers will learn assist one and lead one CRS activity periods.

·       LTCers will participate in hand-on leadership service.

Rafting Adventure Trip

Unfortunately, due to decreased interest we will not have Rafting Trips in 2026.

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