MissionYear

MissionYear is a residential gap-year program for 18–21 year olds focused on Christian discipleship, community living, hands-on service, outdoor adventure, and a month-long international immersion. Participants live together on a campus in the Pocono Mountains, partner with local ministries for service, and undertake mission trips including an overseas placement (example destination: Uganda). The program offers mentoring, spiritual formation, practical life skills, and the option to earn up to 30 college credits through a partner university.

Residential housing, mentorship and discipleship programming, local and international service placements, outdoor experiential activities, option to earn up to 30 college credits through Anchor Christian University.

Open to applicants aged 18–21; selective intake of 8–12 students per year.

Submit an Interest Form, complete the full application and provide 3 references, fill a pre-interview survey, attend a 60-minute virtual interview, and if accepted submit a Commitment Form and deposit.