Students come together in rustic locations across the country to experience a week of outdoor living. They are challenged to go beyond surviving and to learn to thrive—in the wilderness and in Christ. One of our most popular programs, Survival focuses on teamwork and spiritual growth. 

 

As they work alongside their teammates, students prepare meals outdoors, participate in competitions and team-building exercises, and learn to build each other up. Challenging messages and a week of living fully immersed in God’s Word and the beauty of His creation combine to create a powerful, life-changing experience. 

 

Highlights include worship under the stars, shooting sports and group debrief times. Activities at Survival are both fun and purposeful, using a hands-on approach to encourage students to apply lessons to their personal lives and reinforce their grounding in the Gospel.

 

Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend, as they enrich the spiritual depth of the week. Parental involvement is voluntary: come to watch and learn, or serve alongside our staff and help with different program elements.