Get Ready!
PEAK 2024 – The biggest adventure of your life.
Do you feel the calling to do something greater?
Not settled on your next step in life?
As a young adult, there can be a lot of pressure to know exactly what you are going to do with your whole future tomorrow. You might feel like you have greater capacity to serve and lead but are not sure how you can activate those qualities in your day to day life.
All you know is that you want to grow, develop and become the best leader, embracing the call God has on your life.
If this is you, you’ve come to the right place!
Get ready for an adventure that stretches you to your limits
It’s time to set aside a year for God.
The PEAK Leadership Program is designed to give you a year to be challenged mentally, spiritually and physically as you delve deep into who you are and the calling God has on your life.
Be an integral part of the Camp Clayton community as you live, work and learn on-site through a year of growth as you are given opportunities to step into your leadership gifts.
This could be the year that propels you into all God has for you in your future.
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The Program
Overview
The PEAK Program is centred and designed around creating an environment for young adults (18yrs+) to come and grow a strong foundation in their spiritual walk with God and leadership skills for everyday life.
A week in the life of a Peakie looks different every week, but you can expect to work 3-4 days in your chosen area, studying on the remaining days and filling your time with adventures, spiritual development and making memories with friends.
You will pick a study package and be given allocated time each week to study and complete a qualification.
From January to December you will immerse yourself in a year that will change your life. With wilderness retreats, exciting ministry camps, diving into Gods word and a whole heap of adventures along the journey.
Wilderness Retreats
The PEAK program takes place in one of the most spectacular locations in the world; Tasmania. It is designed around taking our participants into the Tasmanian wilderness and experiencing all of Gods awe-inspiring creation.
There will be a number of multi-day wilderness out-trips and plenty of day trips. Participants will bond, share testimonies, develop skills to conquer the lowest valleys to the highest peaks, all while creating life long memories!
Work Experience
There are multiple areas that work together to form the day to day running of Camp Clayton. Throughout the year, you will spend time in a few of the areas of your choice. You will work alongside our experienced and qualified staff who will teach you the skills needed to produce high-quality outcomes at Camp Clayton.
The different areas that will be available to choose from are:
- Outdoor Recreation
- Hospitality
- Maintenance & Projects
- Business & Client Services
- Ministry Camps
Ministry Camps
Camp Clayton’s mission, is to reach young people for Christ. This is outworked in a range of ministry camps during the year that are run in the school holidays.
You will play a key role in the running of the ministry camps supporting the volunteer team and Ministry Coordinators as you take your leadership skills to the next level.
The Ministry camps create an opportunity of servant leadership for a greater cause. Throughout the camps, you will be speaking into the lives of young people and have the chance to make a difference that will last longer than just this year. Ministry is where life long lessons, accomplishments and memories are made!
Study Packages
The PEAK Program has been designed with you in mind, so we work with you to choose a study option that aligns with your passions and what you want to do. We have put together some of the study options that have been completed by past Peakies to give you an idea of what you could choose below.
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Certificate 3 in Outdoor Leadership and Recreation.
Estimated Price $4,950
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Certificate 4 in Leadership and Management
Estimated Price $3,000
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Diploma of Community Services
Estimated Price $5,000
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Certificate 4 in Pastoral Leadership & Worship Music
Estimated Price $5,520
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Diploma in Leadership and Management
Estimated Price $4,000
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Already studying? Speak with us.
Program Investment
The program investment is your contribution towards the cost of running the program. It covers all expenses for your wilderness retreats and day trips. Also includes additional resources and training provided to upskill each participant throughout the year based on their work experience department choice. This could be any first aid courses, activity qualification training, food handling certificates and more.
Your investment for the PEAK Program is $3,000.
Payment can be made in instalments to Camp Clayton. You will pay the fees for your study choice directly to the education provider.
As a Peakie, you will live on-site full time. The work experience component covers the cost of rent, electricity, water, wifi and all of your meals will be catered for.
*Camp Clayton and key donors contribute additional funding to supplement the total cost of running this program. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of a Peakie, please contact us or visit our Donations Page.
Highlights
Meet Your Coordinator
PEAK Coordinator
Sarah Hingston
In 2015 I participated in PEAK, my passion for PEAK and camp as a whole has only kept growing through this time. Now as a coordinator I get the privilege to facilitate that passion in other people.
I am also the Activities Coodinator at Camp Clayton. I love everything outdoors, facilitating the outtrips and watching people experience God as they push themselves in his creation is one of my favourite parts of the program.
I am passionate about equipping people with life skills and teaching and giving them the opportunity to learn new and different things.
If you have any questions about the program we’d love to hear from you.
PEAK Coordinator
Shane PEARL
Hi! My name is Cheffy (Shane), and I have been the Head Chef at Camp Clayton for almost 2 amazing years! My passion for food and training has taken me all over Australia, blessing me with opportunities to work in all kinds of amazing places, and to cook for people from many walks of life.
My journey has brought me and my wife Tegan to camp. Tegan also works at Camp and it was very special to get married at Camp at the Bush Chapel, in a small ceremony by family and friends. Being asked to co-coordinate the PEAK program with Sarah has been something very different and exciting. I am passionate about seeing young people grow, be equipped, empowered and connected into the community.
I really look forward to being a part of camp for this season, serving and supporting alongside a team of dedicated, fun and kingdom-focused individuals.
What you need to know
Applications Open
18 September 2023
Applications Close
30 November 2023
Program Commences
January 2024