CGYA member programs

Find a Christian Gap Year Program

Explore programs designed to help young adults discover their purpose, develop essential life skills, and deploy confidently into next steps.

Program information is updated periodically but is subject to change. Visit each program’s own website for current information, costs, contacts, eligibility, and college-credit details.

Leadership in Disabilities (LID)

Arrowhead Bible Camp // Brackney, PA

Live and serve at camp in a community created for you to know God more, understand how He has designed you, and how to move forward in life. The LID program is an intensive experience-based program that invites young adults to live and serve onsite at Arrowhead Bible Camp year-round. During their time in the program, LID staff develop a 1 to 3 year life plan. Using our Shepherds Camp programming and through intensive discipleship, leadership training, and personal & professional development.

Program Cost: $0.00College Credit: Yes, and it's covered by LID!Contact: Ben Myers · (570) 663-2419Visit program website ↗

Delta Leadership Residency

Camp Carl // Ravenna, OH

We are a 12-month leadership development adventure for adults ages 18-24. You will receive next-level academics with real-world training to help you become a lifelong learner. Our program is designed to prepare you for what lies ahead.

Program Cost: $8.000.00College Credit: Yes. It's included in the program.Contact: Tim Keene · (330) 315-5665Visit program website ↗

International ALERT Academy

Big Sandy, TX

The ALERT Academy is an intense, post high-school, Christian discipleship and training program for young men ages 17 and older who want to live with purpose and make an impact. We forge men to be spiritually sound, physically fit, and ready to serve. ALERT utilizes a military-style structure, intentional discipleship, unique experiences, and professional skills training to create an environment that facilitates the forging process.

Program Cost: VariesCollege Credit: Yes, but enrollment is optional.Contact: Admissions Office · (903) 636-9500Visit program website ↗

MissionYear

Touch The World // Kunkletown, PA

MissionYear is a unique gap year discipleship program where students explore Christ-centered identity and purpose with the option to earn college credit. Students live in intentional community while serving in both urban and rural ministry settings, including domestic trips and an extended global missions experience. Through experiential learning, spiritual disciplines, and personalized mentoring, participants discover vocational clarity and develop lifelong devotion to Jesus.

Program Cost: $11,000.00College Credit: Yes, but enrollment is optional.Contact: Andrea Kroeze · (201) 760-9925Visit program website ↗

Converge

Productive Lives // Philadelphia, PA

Hosted by Productive Lives in Philadelphia, PA. This residential college age gap year program brings together students from diverse backgrounds and unique callings to converge in one community of faith, learning, and service. It is an immersive experiential educational experience while earning 30 academic credit hours in an urban setting. Combining classwork class time with experiential learning through service projects.

Program Cost: TBDCollege Credit: Yes.Contact: Isaac and Paige Watson · (267) 875-5881Visit program website ↗

The Firs Discipleship Program

The Firs // Bellingham, WA

The Firs Discipleship Program, in partnership with our flagship ministries, offers young adults aged 18-24 the opportunity to develop a radically rooted faith built on the truths found in Scripture.

Program Cost: $13,500College Credit: Yes, but enrollment is optional.Contact: Kelly Ellis · (360) 733-6840 x 226Visit program website ↗

Atlas Gap Year

Atlas Travel and Study Abroad // Heredia, Costa Rica

The Atlas GAP Year is a two-semester program in Costa Rica that is designed to equip young adults to love and serve the Lord through Christ-centered Bible classes, hands-on ministry experience, language training, and cross-cultural immersion.

Program Cost: $15,300College Credit: Yes. It's included in the program.Contact: Andy Gordley · (717) 687-5215Visit program website ↗

STAND Discipleship Program

Haycock Camping Ministries // Kintnersville, PA

The STAND Discipleship Program is a life-changing opportunity for young men at Haycock Camping Ministries. STAND is a full-time or part-time program with the goal of spurring young men on to a life of faithful love and service to God, their families, their churches, their communities, and the world.

Program Cost: $3,340.00College Credit: Yes. It's included in the program.Contact: Dave Stiansen · (610) 346-7155Visit program website ↗

Waypoint Gap Year

Harvey Cedars Bible Conference // Cedars, NJ

Waypoint is a year-long enrichment program for young adults ages 17-22. Participants study God’s word and serve in various areas of the conference.

Program Cost: $0.00College Credit: Yes, but enrollment is optional.Contact: Lynn Caçoilo · (609) 494-5689Visit program website ↗

Ascent Gap Year

Grace Adventures // Silver Lake, MI

The Ascent Gap Year Internship provides High School graduates with a short-term, full-time, ministry experience. Students are equipped both personally and professionally in character based servant leadership.

Program Cost: $7800College Credit: Yes, but enrollment is optional.Contact: Jonathan Banfield · (231) 873-3662Visit program website ↗