Camping Inquiry Program
The Camping Inquiry Program (CIP) enables students at Goshen College to spend three months in service with a church-related camp/retreat center. CIP provides one way for students to test whether they might pursue involvement in outdoor ministry after graduation, as well as other venues of the church and vocation. About the programStudents in CIP will experience:
The goal of the Camping Inquiry Program is to facilitate student
engagement with a camping or retreat center and on-site mentor
in a meaningful assignment. Students are expected to learn
from both their active service and from their observation
of others engaged in service. They are also expected to participate
actively in the life of their camping or retreat center unit,
including involvement with a local congregation. How do I apply to participate in the Camping Inquiry Program?Registration Deadlines:Though we would love to provide placements for all students who apply, we are only able to accept 5-8 applicants per Inquiry Program. There are two deadlines: early-bird (December 1) and final (January 31). Students who complete their applications by the early-bird deadline will be processed (accepted or not accepted) first. Depending on the number of applicants in a given year, the possibility exists that all slots might be filled even before the final deadline. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the student to apply early! If you are a student:
If you represent a congregation as a pastor or youth leader:
If you are a camp administrator:
How does the program work?
The Camping Inquiry Program is designed to be a summer-long camp experience for Goshen College students.
It calls for full-time involvement for 11 weeks.
The sponsoring camp will also provide food, housing, and a $750 - $1,000 personal stipend. The student will be responsible for travel expenses to and from the camping or retreat center location. Who may participate?The Camping Inquiry Program is designed for Goshen College students who have completed two to three years of college. Ideally, candidates for the program should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students from all faith traditions are warmly invited to participate in CIP and may negotiate an assignment with an other-than-Mennonite agency. May I participate in the Camping Inquiry Program at times other than the summer?
Yes - if the CIP Administrator, your academic adviser at Goshen College, and the camp agree on another
11-week period during the year. However, the program's primary intention is for a summer experience. |
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