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SpringHill Leadership Development Programs
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Guiding Teens and Young Adults to Lead with Faith and Confidence
Christian camping is uniquely positioned to create an environment where CHANGE takes place in a young person’s life.
When crafted correctly, this “away” experience creates the perfect environment for building character and nurturing young leaders. The combination of being away from regular habits and distractions, living within a Christ-centered community, being immersed in the outdoors, and having intentional spiritual input is the recipe young people need to form their own spiritual identities.
Simply put: Camp is the perfect environment to form and launch resilient disciples of Christ for God’s Kingdom!
This is more than merely possessing leadership qualities useful in our world—it is about forming spiritually mature disciples of Christ who will go on to change the world for Jesus! It is about raising up the next generation of godly young adults who will lead our nation and our world.
We believe that leadership is forged early in life and that it also takes time, repetition, and nurturing to see leaders emerge and mature. That’s why we encourage campers to return year after year and have created intentional leadership development programs beyond summer camp to foster spiritual growth and leadership skills.
Cumulative faithful camping experiences = transformation!
5 Reasons Youth Love SpringHill’s Leadership Development Programs
Progressive Leadership Development
SpringHill offers leadership opportunities from young teens to young adults, serving as a pathway tailored to each stage of development.
Mentorship
SpringHill offers leadership opportunities from young teens to young adults, serving as a pathway tailored to each stage of development.
Expand Leadership Potential
You will develop practical leadership skills that prepare you to lead confidently in both ministry settings and professional careers beyond camp.
Hands-On-Training
You will collaborate closely with experienced leaders, actively practicing and refining your leadership skills while working with campers and/or retreat guests.
Spiritual Growth
Our faith-centered programs offer meaningful opportunities to grow spiritually such as guided mentorship, in-depth Bible studies, and personal spiritual coaching.
Our Intentional Leader-Formation Program Offerings
CIT (Counselors in Training)
The Counselors in Training (CIT) program is designed to help young teens grow into Christ-centered leaders while making a meaningful impact on the lives of younger campers. CITs, typically 13-15-year-olds, play a vital role in supporting counselors by assisting with daily tasks, leading fun activities, and creating a positive, faith-filled experience at day camps held at local church campuses.
Through partnerships with churches, SpringHill brings day camps into local communities. Each church determines who can join as a CIT for the weekly day camp program each summer. Once accepted, SpringHill shapes the programming, which introduces young teens to leadership through service.
This hands-on leadership experience helps CITs develop essential skills such as responsibility, teamwork, and spiritual mentorship. Through serving, participating in camp traditions, and sharing biblical truths, CITs build confidence and resilience while strengthening their faith. With mentorship, intentional training, and real-world leadership practice, the CIT program prepares teens not just for camp but for a lifetime of service, faith, and personal growth.
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