2027 Student Leader Apprentice (SLA) Program

Overview

The FUGE Student Leader Apprentice (SLA) program is a two-week experience for students who love camp and want to gain hands-on leadership experience in a camp environment.

This is an unpaid, two-week leadership development program for graduating or rising high school seniors interested in growing in their faith and pursuing FUGE Summer Staff leadership roles in the future.

Students go behind the scenes at FUGE and learn valuable leadership skills within the camp ministry setting. SLA is designed for students who are about to enter or who have just completed their senior year in high school.

Application and references are due by December 31. If you are selected to participate, you will be notified via email in February.

Responsibilities

During the first week of the program, students will participate in a variety of experiences including a personality and leadership assessment, ministry sites, recreation, Bible study, development of leadership skills, prayer experiences, worship, etc. During the second week, students will be apprenticed to a FUGE Camps staffer and will gain hands-on camp experience. Students will serve in a variety of roles assisting the overall camp program. The apprentice week will give students a first-hand look at camp ministry as well as prepare them for future leadership roles.

Locations that are offering SLA in 2027

• North Greenville University (Tigerville, SC)
• Union University (Jackson, TN)

All locations offer Centrifuge and MFuge, so students will have the opportunity to shadow in one of these programs.

Cost

Includes all meals and lodging for the two weeks as well as two t-shirts, leadership and Bible study materials.

• Union University $564  / North Greenville University $499
• $200 non-refundable deposit due within two weeks of offered placement
• Remaining balance due April 15th

PLEASE NOTE: Transportation to and from the program is not included in the cost. Lifeway Camps will not be providing travel for camp participants to and from the airport based on updated regulations. If you are placed at a location where flying is your preferred method of travel, it will be your responsibility to arrange transportation to and from the airport.

Qualifications

Must be a graduating or rising high school seniors the summer of SLA

REFERENCES

• At least three references, required
• Placement for the SLA Program is contingent upon submission of three references in accordance with the program guidelines.
• Please double check as you communicate with references that they know which category they fall under to best complete the form.
  • Three total references - one from each of the following categories:
    • Reference #1 – Student Minister, Youth Leader or Church Pastor
    • Reference #2 – Sunday School/Small Group teacher or someone who has spiritually taught you
    • Reference #3 – Adult who has known you well for several years (This could be a teacher, family friend, coach, etc.)