We invite you to come and spend a year with Jesus!
Lake Retreat Camp is home to Adelphia, a *$0 tuition Christian gap-year program located near Seattle, WA, for students ages 18-26. Our quality program is unique in that students pay *$0 in tuition and board because all costs—tuition, room, and board—are covered through a work-study program.
The people you see lifeguarding at the waterfront, helping in the kitchen, or rebuilding a retaining wall near your lodge - those are our students, dedicating a year to grow in their faith while serving the body of Christ on our campus. Our goal is to walk alongside students, modeling the life of Christ, and equipping them spiritually and practically to live out their faith in the world—without the burden of student debt.
Students live in dorms on the Lake Retreat Campus, with Bible classes held on-site, overlooking our peaceful lake and the surrounding mountains—views many retreat guests come to enjoy.
- Practical Bible Classes
- Dorm Life & Community
- Lake Views
- Work Experience
- *$0 Via Work Internship ($100 Deposit)
Why Choose a Christian Gap-Year Program?
Deciding how to spend the rest of your life is a big decision. It’s not just about choosing a career path—it’s about choosing who you will follow: the world or Jesus. We believe there’s nothing more important than taking time to firmly root yourself in your faith and seek God’s direction.
The Adelphia Christian Gap-Year Program offers the perfect space to do just that. Spend a year listening to God, working, learning, building friendships, and gaining real-life experience—while having fun along the way. Most importantly, this year will give you the time and space to let Jesus guide your next steps.
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