High school youth are at a vital point in their development as young people. Our work focuses on equipping them with tools to grow in faith and serve others as they move towards becoming independent adults. We facilitate community-building in a setting that is simultaneously encouraging and challenging.
High school groups can also participate during Combined which are open to incoming 6th graders through graduated seniors. Groups that do this should be open to collaborating with middle school youth. Intergenerational sessions are open to anyone 12 and up.
Groups attending High School only sessions must have a ratio of at least one adult per four youth (1:4).
Groups of any size may register, though most High School sessions are capped at 65 total volunteers.
Youth entering 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade in the fall of 2019, as well as 2019 high school graduates, are welcome to participate in our High School program.
An early photo of the Hirvi Building in Chiloquin, OR.
Most High School only sessions have an average of about 60 volunteers. SSP fosters an intimate setting where youth are safe to grow in their faith, create many new friendships, and experience genuine love and acceptance. To preserve this sense of community, we have a limit of 65 volunteers per session.
We intentionally mix the groups that come into different work teams which helps build community among groups.
Wheelchair ramp in progress in Tsaile.
In 2015 we painted the Hirvi Building as part of the town's efforts to beautify the downtown.
Site locations are staffed by a team of mature young adults and are made of a Site Director, Spiritual Life Coordinator, three Construction Team members and two Food Service Coordinators. They are trained and present at the site for the entire summer, working with the community to provide quality service opportunities.
In addition to our staff, youth are accompanied by adult counselors in a ratio of at least one adult for every four youth (1:4) at our High School Program. Counselors are a key element for a successful week for your group.