High School Leadership

Are you a high school student eager to grow in faith and serve others this summer?

As a High School Leadership Program Member, you’ll work alongside a passionate team dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for campers. Engage in exciting outdoor activities, assist in worship, and support the camp community—all while developing a heart for service. Every moment offers a chance to learn, observe, and contribute, helping to make a positive impact on the lives of younger campers.

Two program options are available. For those interested in serving at camp with our horsemanship team, our Wrangler in Training (WIT) program is the right fit for you. We also offer a Leader in Training (LIT) program for those interested in serving alongside our program team.

Details:

Multiple Sessions Available!
Our 2026 summer camp runs June 12 – August 29, with various sessions or time lengths to choose from.

Leaders in Training (LIT), ages 15–17

High schoolers serve alongside a passionate team dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for campers. Engage in exciting outdoor activities, co-lead day camp groups, and support the camp community.

Live and serve at Camp
Staff fun and trips
Daily Bible time with HS leader
Crew, housekeeping, co-lead
Minimum commitment of 4 weeks—this time can be split up
Room, meals, two days off + $200–250 per week

Here’s an informational LIT flyer, if you want to hand it out at your high school youth group or school. Only have one week to serve? Join us as a co-counselor for overnight camps the last week of August or the first week of July!

Apply for LIT Program

Wrangler in Training (WIT), ages 15–17

High schoolers with horsemanship experience may apply for a limited number of WIT positions. Spend your days working with horses, campers, and other Wranglers. An exceptional way to grow in your horsemanship skills and your faith!

Live and serve at Camp
Staff fun and trips
Daily Bible time with HS leader
Trail rides, Arena work, barn care
Session 1: June 12 – July 19 and Session 2: July 19 – August 29
Room, meals, follows Wrangler schedule of one day off
Unpaid position; each WIT receives a $20/week store credit

Apply for WIT Program

Three Core Pillars

At CRISTA Camps, we believe in living out the greatest commandments: to love God and love people. That’s the heart of our program! This experience is built on Three Core Pillars.

CRISTA Camps’ staff is Christ-centered. Everything we do (the way we work, play, talk, and worship) is done for and with Jesus. Miracle Ranch only exists because Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again—and now all we do is for His joy and glory. You’ll also get the chance to grow with Him through everything you do (1 Cor. 10:31).
CRISTA Camps’ staff is highly professional. We serve our Guests excellently with great attitudes and hard work ethic (1 Pet. 4:9). We believe that God is perfect in all His ways and that He is worthy of excellence. Our team chooses every day to act, dress, and speak in a way that is “highly professional”—and we hope that you will grow in these areas too.
CRISTA Camps’ staff is service-driven. Jesus said He came to serve rather than to be served (Mt. 20:28). He left Heaven to spend time with and serve dirty people—and He did it because it brought Him joy (Heb. 12:2). This program will challenge you to serve like Jesus—with a great attitude, with all your strength, because it brings you joy.

Jesus said the most important things are to love God and love people—and that’s what this program is all about! This experience is built to help you know and love Jesus more and to serve others like He did.

Join us for a summer filled with growth, service, and community—your journey begins here!