LEAD is a week-long camp that combines dynamic teaching on Biblical worldview and ethics with real-world experiences in business, law, journalism, and more. This fun and unique community points teens to Christ, pushes them out their comfort zones, and equips them as leaders.
Tracks offered:
Tracks offered:
Tracks Offered:
House, Senate, Robotics, Journalism, Business, Advanced Business, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Campaign, and Film tracks will be offered during LEAD 2026. For more information on our tracks, click here.
First-time campers will be placed in the House Track. If you are 18 years old by the Sunday of the week you wish to attend, you have the option to participate in the House, Senate, or Robotics tracks.
Second-time LEAD campers (have completed House or attended an Onsite) can choose from the Senate or Robotics track. If you are 19 years old by the Sunday of the week you wish to attend, you have the option to participate in Senate, Robotics, or any Advanced Track.
Returning campers are eligible for the Advanced Tracks (Journalism, Business, Advanced Business, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Film, Campaign) if:
You have completed the House and Senate track, OR
You have completed the House track or an Onsite AND are 19 years old by the Sunday of camp.
Waitlist:
Students may request to be put on a Waitlist to participate in an Advanced Track if they are a first-time camper who is at least 18 years old or have completed Senate or any other Advanced Track. There will be a question on the registration form to request to be put on a waiting list to be moved to another track if space allows. One month before camp students on the waiting list will be moved to an Advanced Track if the track needs more students in order to keep team numbers even. After that point, remaining students on the waiting list may be moved to fill spaces created by last-minute cancellations.
Use our Track Finder to help you determine which tracks you are eligible for.
Any teenager (13-19) is eligible to attend. Deciding which age is most appropriate to send your camper is up to the parent, depending on the maturity level and whether or not the camper can handle the rigorous schedule and challenging curriculum.
Yes! We can always use more crew members. Visit the volunteer section of our website for more information. Parents are also welcome to sit in on any session at LEAD. Please contact us to arrange a visit. Visitors must check in at the LEAD Office upon arrival on campus. (Those arriving for presentations do not need to check in.)
Campers can use their phones outside or in their dorm room during free times. If you need to contact your student in an emergency, you can call our camp number (517-321-6233×2).
Campers may not order food or other items to be delivered to/on campus.
No. If you need to get something to your camper during LEAD, please contact us (517-321-6233×2).