Explore the Cho-Yeh Journey
Compass
A Gap-Year Experience
A YEAR OF ADVENTURE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET
What is compass?
Are you ready to step out of the ordinary? Go on epic trips, making lifelong friendships, earn cash, and grow in your faith while living under the beautiful tall pines of Camp Cho-Yeh! Compass is an exclusive experience that helps “fill the gap” for young adults who’ve decided that the traditional college pathway isn’t for them.
Limited to only 16 spots, be one of the select few to experience this unique blend of adventure, community, and personal growth. Your journey awaits, and it’s nothing short of epic. Are you in?
Why Should I Consider Compass?
Epic Trips, Community, Education, Earn $$$ and Find Your Direction
Why Should I Consider Compass?
Epic Trips, Community, Education, Earn $$$ and Find Your Direction
Epic Trips: Adventure Awaits
Dive into a world of exploration with Compass! Our gap year is packed with multiple domestic adventures, each uniquely thrilling and enlightening. From hiking majestic mountains, to hitting the slopes on a ski excursion, to fun in the sun at the beach, every trip is an opportunity to learn and grow. Join thousands of young adults with us at Passion Conference in Atlanta, GA. The crown jewel? A transformative international mission trip. These experiences aren’t just trips; they’re a journey to the heart of adventure and self-discovery.
Community: Find Your Tribe
Education: A Path to Excellence
Work & Earn: Make $$$
Direction: Discover Your Path
Who is Compass for?
It’s for you – the dreamer, the adventurer, the seeker. It’s for anyone who stands at the crossroads of youth and what’s next, feeling both excited and uncertain.
It’s for you if the thought of college raises more questions than answers. It’s for you if the idea of picking a major, a career, a path for the next four years – feels overwhelming. It’s for you if you’re not just looking for education, but for an experience that educates.
Are you afraid of what’s next? Do you feel the pressure of making ‘the right choice’ about your future? Compass is an experience for those who need space and time to breathe, to explore, to discover what makes their heart beat faster. It’s for those who want to learn not just from books, but from the pulse of life through travel, community and following Jesus.
Compass is for those who want to find their own way, not just follow a path laid out by others. It’s for individuals who want to build a foundation for their future based on real-world experiences, friendships that broaden their horizons, and challenges that transform uncertainty into strength. We’ll select only 16 individuals for this memorable and formative journey – it’s not for everybody.
So, if you’re standing at the threshold of what’s next, feeling lost in the maze of adulthood, Compass is your guide. It’s not just a gap year experience; it’s a journey to finding yourself. It’s your first step towards finding your direction.
Compass Gap-Year Experience
Total Cost: $9,500, covering all experience components.
Travel: Includes 3 epic domestic trips and 1 trip to Passion 2025 in Atlanta, GA. Optional international mission trip (students must raise support).
Education: Integration of nationally ranked private education through Messiah University, offering a unique blend of academic and experiential learning.
Christian Community: Set in a Christian community at Camp Cho-Yeh, offering spiritual growth and a supportive network.
Earning Potential: Job opportunities to work and earn at Camp Cho-Yeh, potentially offsetting a significant part of the experience cost.
Campus Life: Includes dorm style room & board, meals at Camp Cho-Yeh, and access to common space with full kitchen, lounge, theater & game room.
Other Expenses: Personal expenses and transportation to/from the experience. Students raise support for optional international mission trip.
Estimated Total Cost for One Year
$9,500
(minus potential earnings from on-campus work)
Comparisons
COMPASS GAP-YEAR EXPERIENCE COMPARISONS
Lone Star Community College vs Compass
Financial Consideration: Lone Star Community College, as a stay-at-home option, is potentially less expensive, with costs ranging from $6,000 to $9,500. The Compass experience is $9,500, with the possibility of reducing this cost through earnings from work.
Educational and Experiential Value: Compass provides a combination of academic learning through Messiah University and practical, experiential learning in a Christian camp setting, which is a contrast to the more conventional academic experience at Lone Star.
Personal and Spiritual Development: Compass offers a unique environment for personal growth and spiritual exploration within a supportive Christian community, aspects that are not a formal part of the Lone Star College experience.
Lifestyle and Independence: The Compass experience offers a more independent, diverse, and potentially transformative life experience compared to living at home and attending a local community college.
Estimated Total Cost for One Year
$6,000 - $9,500
Vs
$9,500
Blinn Junior College vs Compass
Cost: Blinn Junior College’s estimated costs range from $12,000 to $21,500, potentially higher than Compass’ $9,500 fee, which can be significantly reduced through work at the camp.
Educational and Experiential Value: Compass offers a unique blend of academic learning through Messiah University and practical, experiential learning in a Christian camp setting, contrasting with Blinn’s more traditional academic experience.
Personal and Spiritual Development: The Compass experience is set in a Christian community, offering opportunities for spiritual growth and personal development, which are not formal components of the Blinn College experience.
Life Experience: Compass offers a more varied and potentially transformative experience, including travel and living in a community setting, compared to the more conventional college lifestyle at Blinn.
Estimated Total Cost for One Year
$12,000 - $21,500
Vs
$9,500
At Compass, you'll experience: TRAVEL. COMMUNITY. DISCIPLESHIP. ADVENTURE. LIFELONG MEMORIES. LIFE SKILLS. TRANSFORMATION. CLEARER DIRECTION. MENTORSHIP. GRIT.
