Christikon Leadership Camp (CLC)
Christikon Leadership Camp (CLC) is a new opportunity for high school students (completed grades 9–12) who want to grow as leaders while serving others in meaningful ways.
Who Should Apply?
CLC is designed for youth who demonstrate maturity, have some leadership experience, and are eager to make a difference in the lives of people with developmental challenges. Enrollment is currently limited to 10 participants from Montana Synod congregations.
Program Overview
CLC campers arrive Sunday afternoon, June 14, for orientation and preparation. Throughout the week, they will train alongside Christikon staff and help plan, organize, and lead our Adults with Developmental Disabilities Camp (June 15–18). Participants will stay in the Living Center retreat facility and work directly with camp staff and Executive Director Heather Wigdahl.
The Adults with Developmental Disabilities Camp concludes Friday morning, June 18, at 9:00 a.m. CLC continues through lunch that day to allow time for debriefing and reflection before departure.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical leadership experience that may count toward community service hours for school, job, or scholarship applications
- Opportunities to build self-confidence and resilience
- Direct, hands-on involvement leading small- and large-group activities
- Strategies for healthy conflict management
- A chance to connect faith to life by serving those who are vulnerable and in need
- An inside look at what it is like to serve on Christikon staff
Program Details
- Age Group: Completed grades 9–12
- Dates: Sunday, June 14 (dinner) – Thursday, June 18 (after lunch)
- Cost: $350/person, which includes:
- 4 nights lodging in the Living Center retreat facility
- 12 meals
- Leadership training and community building on Monday and Tuesday
- Nightly staff meetings and reflection times
- Friday morning debrief and closing session
- 1-to-3 staff-to-participant ratio for close guidance and support
- Bonus: All CLC participants receive a discount code for 50% off a Senior High Onsite or Backpack program later in the 2026 season ($245 onsite, $260 trails).
Christikon Leadership Camp (CLC) Application
Christikon Leadership Camp (CLC) is open to students finishing grades 9-12. Ideal applicants to this new program will display high levels of maturity, have at least some level of leadership experience, and desire to work with (and make a difference to) people with developmental delays/challenges. CLC is limited to 10 participants from Montana Synod congregations.
Besides receiving valuable leadership training, CLC campers get to work alongside summer staff in planning, organizing, and facilitating our camp for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (June 15-18). CLC participants arrive Monday afternoon, June 14 to prepare for the upcoming week. CLC participants are housed in our Living Center retreat facility and supervised by camp staff and the executive director. Adults with Developmental Disabilities camp ends Friday, June 18 at 9am. CLC runs through Friday afternoon for debriefing and good closure.
The deadline to apply is April 25th.
Christikon Leadership Camp Application Form
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The process consists of a brief written application and 10-15 minute interview with Pastor Heather. Need-based scholarships are available.
Contact Pastor Heather at director@christikon.org or call 406-932-6300 (Camp Office).