Leadership Development at Eagle Bay Camp
MAKING DISCIPLES, EQUIPPING LEADERS, ALL WHILE HAVING A TON OF FUN
Raising Up the Next Generation of Leaders
Leadership development is at the heart of everything we do at Eagle Bay Camp. We believe that by developing passionate and humble leaders, we’re not only investing in the future of Eagle Bay, but also in the churches, schools, and communities our young people return to.
We regularly hear from pastors, teachers, and employers that students who have completed our leadership programs are setting the standard in both leadership and service.
Our Leadership Programs
We offer two intentional and transformative leadership pathways:
Leader In Training (LIT I & II)
A three-week summer program focused on spiritual growth, practical leadership skills, and hands-on camp experience.
LIT I Entering grade 10 or 11
LIT II Entering grade 11 or 12
Servant Leadership Program (SLP)
A two-week summer program centred on developing a heart of service and an understanding of what it means to lead like Jesus.
SLP Entering grade 9 or 10
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Making Disciples
Our Leadership Development Journey at Eagle Bay Camp is designed as a three-year pathway for students to grow as disciples and leaders, learning to follow Jesus’ example, live out His teachings, and serve others with humility and purpose.
Over these three years, we walk students through the key aspects of becoming a disciple of Jesus.
SLP — Understanding His Way
Discover what it means to follow Jesus by exploring:
The Beatitudes | His vision and the Kingdom of God | Living the Christian life
LIT 1 — Hearing His Call
Learn what it means to respond to Jesus’ call through:
The cost of following Him | Understanding who Jesus truly is | Developing servant leadership
LIT 2 — Being Sent on His Mission
Step into the calling to serve and lead others by studying:
Doing as Jesus has done | The Great Commission | Living faithfully in the time between His coming, going, and coming again
Equipping Leaders
At Eagle Bay Camp, we don’t just talk about leadership, we equip young people to live it out. Our leaders are trained and challenged through three key stages of growth, each progressing in depth and intensity:
Learning Servant Leadership
Students learn what it truly means to lead by serving others. Through daily duties and practical acts of service, they move from “coming to camp for my experience” to “creating and hosting an experience for others.”
Immersive Application
Leadership takes shape through hands-on experience. Students are entrusted with high-trust opportunities to lead from helping with activities and programs to guiding their peers all within a supportive mentoring environment.
Mentoring
Students grow through a culture of mentorship learning from those ahead of them (upward), supporting one another (peer), and investing in those who follow (downward).
Having a Ton of Fun
We believe that joy, laughter, and connection are essential parts of growth and community life at camp!
General Camp Life
Participants join in all the classic camp experiences: chapels, campfires, wide games, skits, theme nights, and more.
LIT Highlights
For our Leaders In Training, there’s even more to look forward to: out-trips, team-building challenges, and fun blocks designed to stretch skills and build friendships.
SLP HIGHLIGHTS
For our Servant Leadership students, the fun includes skills sessions, “Cuckoo Banana Time,” and other creative camp traditions.
Shared Experiences
Both groups enjoy tuck-ins, free time, and guys’/girls’ nights, fostering meaningful friendships and a deeper sense of community.