Ascent High School Service & Discipleship Camp

If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.  Isaiah 58:10

What is Ascent?

Ascent Camp is a two-week service and discipleship camp for high school students. At Ascent Camp, teens will be provided with a place to put into practice the ministry of true religion and a selfless attitude of service. 

Service & Discipleship

Participants will assist full-time and seasonal staff in providing an enjoyable and refreshing experience for guest groups, Expedition Day Campers (K-8th graders), and Base Campers (youth groups).  Service opportunities will include cleaning, maintenance, kitchen help, activity assistance, trail clearing, and working with children and preteens.  Each Ascent team member will be given a variety of service opportunities to stretch both their people skills and physical abilities.  Whatever task is assigned, the focus will always be on serving others in Christ.

Ascent Campers will also engage in daily discipleship through morning devotions, team discussions and prayer, campfire worship, and other discipleship exercises led by Pine Valley staff.  Ascent Campers will get the chance to practice their God-given abilities and talents and may even discover a few talents they didn't know they had.  Participants who play an instrument are welcome to bring it to camp.

Housing

Ascent Camp team members will stay in housing at Pine Valley Bible Conference Center for the duration of the two weeks and will remain on camp except in the case of a sponsored or planned activity, such as a beach trip, hiking in Cleveland National Forest, or a service experience in San Diego.

Ascent Leadership

Dan Bragdon, Director of Ministries at Pine Valley, is the overseer of Ascent Camp programming.  Dan is a 12-year veteran of student ministries and has a passion for Biblical discipleship.  

Each Ascent Camper will be part of a 8 to 12 person team consisting of a college-age leader and a group of high school students.  

Cost and Dates

A program cost of $100 is due after acceptance to Ascent Camp.  Scholarships are available for this camp.  For scholarship information, please contact Dan Bragdon by phone (619.473.8879) or email.

Due to the nature of the small group environment of this camp, space is limited.

There are 5 two-week sessions during 2012.  Please specify on the application your first and second choices.

• June 1-15
• June 15-29
• June 29-July 13
• July 13-July 27
• July 27-August 10

Applications and References

Ascent Camp is for high school students (9th - 12th grade).  Occasional exceptions may be made for service-minded college students who have two weeks to serve.  Criteria for selection include willingness to serve, demonstrated Christian character, how early the completed application is received, and staffing needs.

Applications are considered incomplete until all parts are received.  Each application consists of the following parts:

• Application with spiritual background questions & signature page for applicant and parent
• Parent Assessment Letter
• Health & Medical Record
• Reference Form

All parts of the Ascent application should be submitted by mail to:

PVBCC will make final selections on April 15, 2012.  Applications reviewed after April 15 will be considered on an as-needed basis.    

Applicant Forms

Ascent 2012 Application (includes all parts)

Ascent 2012 Introduction Letter