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Higher Ground

“Leading in Kingdom Service”

Our purpose is to train and equip students in servant-leadership through actively learning the teachings and model of Jesus our Messiah.

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Leading in Kingdom Service

Higher Ground is a three-year Christian Leadership Camp designed to encourage and equip High School students with a primary focus on biblical Disciple-Making and Servant-Leadership Development.

HG has trained over 4,000 campers from 30 states across the country. Many of our past graduates have gone on to become Summer Staff at KAA and are highly sought after for their integrity and leadership skills, and many of our HG graduates are now serving in some highly respected fields like nursing, Youth Leaders and teachers.

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Higher Ground: Year One

HG Students will be:

  • Taught how to communicate Biblical truth

  • Taught how to share their learning through various techniques

  • Taught how to identify Spiritual gifts

  • Given the opportunity to excel in roles of service

  • Taught techniques and skills of studying the Scriptures

  • Taken on a local Mission Trip

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Higher Ground: Year Two

HG Students will be:

  • Receiving teachings to reinforce their learning from HG 1

  • Taken on a KAA Konnect Mission Trip

  • Taught the Principles of Leadership and Ministry Development

  • Receiving teaching on Relational Skill Building and Biblical Conversations

  • Trained in the ministry of KAA Kaleo to equip them to be able to bring campers to camp

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Higher Ground: Year Three

HG students will be:

  • Given personal leadership responsibilities

  • Given opportunity to engage in lesson/teaching prep

  • Partnering with students’ local ministries preparing them to co-labor in their churches

  • Taught to Cast World Vision and prepared for Community Outreach

  • Engaged in an intensive deep dive of Scriptures

  • Taking part in a U.S. Mission Trip

  • Completed with their assignments and considered a graduate of the Higher Ground Leadership Camp Program

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Higher Ground Alumni

The Higher Ground Alumni consists of HG Students that complete the Higher Ground 3-Year curriculum and have graduated into the official Kids Across America Alumni Network; identified as HG Alumni. This serves as a resource for our HG students after graduation that will help support them in everyday life events.

HG Alumni are privy to:

  • Quarterly ‘Catch Ups’ with the HG Alumni

  • Developing practical life skills

  • Building professional connections and resume training

  • Expanding their financial literacy

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Session Dates

Summer 2024

Higher Ground: First Year  

Session 2   June 9 – June 14 

Session 5   June 30 – July 5  

Session 8   July 21 – July 26 

 

Higher Ground: Second Year 

Session 3-4   June 16 – June 28  

Session 6-7   July 7 – July 19

 

Higher Ground: Equip

Session 9   July 28 – Aug. 2  

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Enrollment Fees

A $25 per person deposit and completion of the online policy agreement is needed to solidify registration.

HG 1 Cost: $200 for 6 days

HG 2 Cost: $400 for is 13 days

HG 3 Cost: $200 for 6 days

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Ages

Higher Ground 14-18

These ages are not flexible and must not be altered. Your HG student must meet the correct age requirement to be enrolled.

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Higher Ground: Year One

HG Students will be:

  • Taught how to communicate Biblical truth

  • Taught how to share their learning through various techniques

  • Taught how to identify Spiritual gifts

  • Given the opportunity to excel in roles of service

  • Taught techniques and skills of studying the Scriptures

  • Taken on a local Mission Trip

Higher Ground: Year Two

HG Students will be:

  • Receiving teachings to reinforce their learning from HG 1

  • Taken on a KAA Konnect Mission Trip

  • Taught the Principles of Leadership and Ministry Development

  • Receiving teaching on Relational Skill Building and Biblical Conversations

  • Trained in the ministry of KAA Kaleo to equip them to be able to bring campers to camp

Higher Ground Year Three: Equip

HG Students will receive:

  • Intense Biblical teaching
  • Ministry training
  • Disciple-making strategies.

 

HG Equip is available for anyone ages 19 +

Higher Ground: Alumni

The Higher Ground Alumni consists of HG Students who have completed the 3 Year Higher Ground Program and have graduated into the official Kids Across America Alumni Network. They will be identified as HG Alumni. This serves as a resource for our HG students after graduation that will help support them in everyday life events.

HG Alumni are privy to:

  • Quarterly ‘Catch Ups’ with the HG Alumni

  • Developing practical life skills

  • Building professional connections and resume training

  • Expanding their financial literacy

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