COMPASS OVERVIEW
A LIFE-CHANGING 9-MONTH EXPERIENCE
Epic Trips: Adventure Awaits
Community: Find Your Tribe
At Compass, you’re not just joining an experience – you’re becoming part of a family. Connect with like-minded peers who are at the same crossroads as you. Unsure about the college pathway? Debating what’s next? You’re not alone. Here, in a Christian community, you’ll make friends who understand you, share your questions, and support your journey. Together, you’ll find strength, laughter, and lifelong friendships.
- Students live in dormitory-style housing at Compass Village
- Students have access to large common space with full kitchen, lounge, theater & game room
- Meals are provided
- Weekly scheduled activities and camp community events
Education: A Path to Excellence
Through Compass, you’re not just exploring the world; you’re also getting a top-tier education. We’ve partnered with Messiah University to offer a nationally ranked, private educational experience. This unique blend of practical learning and academic rigor ensures that your gap year is not just a break, but a leap forward in your educational journey.
- Messiah University is a nationally ranked private Christian university in Pennsylvania
- Compass students will take online courses through Messiah
- On-Site visit to Messiah during New York trip
- 12 transferrable college credits
- Students who complete Compass qualify for $2500 scholarship to continue education at Messiah University
Work & Earn: Make $$$
Worried about the costs? At Compass, we believe your financial situation shouldn’t hold you back. That’s why we offer opportunities to work and earn money, potentially covering the cost of the entire experience. Through paid job opportunities at Camp Cho-Yeh, Compass students will have a chance to equip themselves with practical work skills while serving in a multitude of areas at camp, from hospitality and recreation to food service and retail. This isn’t just an investment in your year; it’s an investment in your future, made achievable and affordable.
Job Opportunities:
- Hospitality
- Recreation
- Administrative
- Food Service
- Retail
- Marketing
Direction: Discover Your Path
Embark on this journey with Compass and leave with more than just memories. You’ll gain a clearer direction for what’s next in your life. Whether it’s college, a career, or another adventure, you’ll finish the experience with a deeper understanding of yourself, your faith and your goals. Compass isn’t just a gap year; it’s a guiding light towards your future.
General Overview:
- Qualifications:
- Must be 18+ or completed High School by June 2024 to apply
- Limited to only 16 students for 2024-2025
- Cost:
- $9,500 per year (August 2023-May 2024)
- $1000 Early Acceptance Scholarship (Accepted & Paid by May 31, 2024)
- Work Study Program allows students to earn money working at camp
- $500 Discount for upfront full payment
- Campus Life:
- Dorm Style Room & Board
- Meals Included
- Access to common space with full kitchen, lounge, theater & game room
- Weekly scheduled activities and camp community events
- Education:
- 12 transferable college-credits through Messiah University
- $2500 scholarship each year if continued education through Messiah University
- Travel:
- 3 domestic trips per year (subject to change)
- Speculator, New York
- Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
- Padre Island, Texas
- Passion Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
- 1 international mission trip (not included in tuition cost; students will be equipped to raise support for this trip)
- Potential International Trip Locations:
- Belize
- Costa Rica
- Puerto Rico
- Potential International Trip Locations:
- 3 domestic trips per year (subject to change)
- Work:
- Compass Students eligible to work 20-25 hours per week at Camp Cho-Yeh
- Summer Staff Scholarship allows accepted students to earn up to $1000 scholarship that can be applied to cost of Compass
- Limited Academic Scholarships available to students who complete Messiah University Courses with 4.0 GPA
Meet Chris Radloff
Chris Radloff is the Senior Director of Compass. He has been involved in camp ministry since 1987 and has served at Cho-Yeh since 2015. Ultimately, Chris sees Compass as an amazing opportunity for students to dive deeper into their faith, make lifelong friendships, and create memories that will last a lifetime. He is excited to meet the new Compass students and hopes that they walk away from the program feeling closer to God and more equipped to serve His people – wherever He leads.
We are now accepting applications for the Fall of 2024
$1000 Early Acceptance Scholarship ends May 31, 2024 – APPLY NOW!
