Crew Camp

Ages 14-18, 5 weeks, $425 (see schedule below for details)

Click to view CREW CAMP slide show The most in-depth discipleship program offered at Eagle Lake, Crew is a five-week-long life-changing experience designed specifically for high-school students. Through the concepts of service, growth, community and adventure, students learn what it means to serve like Christ did and deepen their relationship with the God of the universe.
 
Crew campers handle foundational aspects of camp maintenance, food service, horse care, and other projects. Crew campers will develop a deeper relationship with Jesus, other campers, and their counselors in the midst of an exciting, behind-the-scenes service opportunity.
 
Crew is an opportunity to... 

• Serve - gain volunteer experience living and working at camp for five weeks. Learn what it means to truly serve, with Christ as our example. 
• Grow - an unparalleled opportunity to grow spiritually through discipleship, Bible study, quiet times, worship, and life-changing messages. 
• Live in Community - Develop meaningful friendships founded in Christ, as you work, live, and play alongside other like-minded high school students.  
• Experience an Adventure - Be surrounded by the majestic beauty of the Rocky Mountains, with an opportunity for excitement like you've never experienced before. Experience amazing adventures such as white water rafting (Colorado Rafting Arkansas River – Noah's Ark Rafting Co.), hiking, rock climbing, outdoor games, and much more! 

Application Process (first-time applicants)

Crew selection begins in January 2012, with final decisions made no later than April.

Step 1: To apply for crew, click here to complete the online application (you may save your application at any point during the process and continue at a later time by clicking the link at the top of each page).

Step 2: When your completed application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email stating that your application has been received by Eagle Lake Camps.

Step 3: After we have reviewed your application and references we will contact you to schedule a phone interview. Phone interviews last approximately 20-30 minutes.

Step 4: Following the phone interview, final decisions will be made and acceptance letters will be sent by email. Please be patient as you wait to hear from us with regard to the status of your application. There are dozens of applicants to interview and this process takes time.

Step 5: Once you’ve been accepted into the Crew program, you will need to submit your payment and post-acceptance paperwork. A $100 deposit to secure your spot on Crew is due immediately after your acceptance. The remaining balance ($325) and paperwork are due one month before your arrival at camp.  It is important that you submit your payment and paperwork in a timely manner so that we can count you in for 2011.

Returning Crew Campers

Second-Year Crew

Crew campers wishing to return for a second tour of duty do not need to complete a full crew application. Instead please click here to complete a questionnaire which will provide Eagle Lake with the information necessary to move forward with the selection process. Please keep in mind, while this is not a full application and interview process, you are not guaranteed a spot until you have completed the questionnaire and been approved by the Crew Director.

Doulos

The Doulos program is required for any camper wishing to return for a third tour of duty and is optional for any second-year crew camper. Doulos is a leadership initiative designed to further challenge crew veterans in areas of spiritual, mental, social, and physical growth. For more information and to apply, click here.

Types of Crew:

• Service
• Kitchen
• Horse

• Tent Bonding (Spend time with your counselor and tent mates doing all kinds of crazy activities)
• Nights of Worship
• Different speakers on relevant topics of today
• Bible studies
• Hang out nights (time to get with new friends)
• Game night (play some Eagle Lake classics like Zots, capture the flag, ultimate frisbee and much more!) 
• Hang out with other crew members and counselors
• One-on-one's with our Crew Staff

Weekend activities:

• Extended time alone with God
• White water rafting
• Hike the Canyon (between Eagle Lake and Glen Eyrie)
• Beach Day (including: Zip Line, Blob, Kayaking, Canoeing, and more!)
• High and Low ropes courses

Because of the half-summer commitment and limited positions, acceptance into the Crew program is by application and interview only. Please click here to apply. Selection for both 5-week sessions begins soon, so apply early.

Crew Camp Availability