YEAR-LONG SCHEDULE​*

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*subject to change

End of September​

• Arrival & orientation

• Outdoor adventure: 5 day canoe trip - team bonding!

October

• Learning: Introduction to Ranch expectations; Introduction to New Horizons; Learn Ranch activities (belay rock wall, canoeing, riding)

• Outdoor adventure: trail rides, bike along the Fundy Coast, local hikes (explore Sussex & area)

• Spiritual Formation: Who I am & my identity in Christ; Spiritual Disciplines; Mentorship

• Serving: NH, Autumn Weekend Camp, rental groups

• KU course: Basic Christian Beliefs

November

• Learning: Leadership development (activity planning for NH and Christmas community event); Hands-on skills (riding/maintenance); Standard First Aid course

• Outdoor adventure: sea kayaking, hiking in Fundy National Park

• Spiritual Formation: Seeing myself as God's beloved; Spiritual Disciplines; Mentorship

• Serving: NH, rental groups, day volunteering with community organization

• KU course: Old Testament Survey

December

• Learning: Leadership development (activity leading for NH and Christmas community event); Hands-on skills (riding/maintenance);

• Outdoor adventure:

• Spiritual Formation: Overcoming fears & struggles; Spiritual Disciplines; Mentorship

• Serving: NH Christmas, community Christmas event, rental groups

• KU course: Old Testament Survey (cont'd)

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Christmas Break (Dec. 20, 2021-Jan. 10, 2022)

January

• Learning: Leadership development (planning and leading skills sessions and campfire for NH, planning Winter West activities); Hands-on skills (riding/maintenance);

• Outdoor adventure: Winter camping (2 day trip), ski day, trail/sleigh rides

• Spiritual Formation: Overcoming idols; 12 Neighbors curriculum; Mentorship

• Serving: NH, rental groups, day volunteering with community organization

• KU course: Introduction to Ministry

February

• Learning: Leadership development (planning activities for NH, Winter West, and March Break Camp); Hands-on skills (riding/maintenance)

• Outdoor adventure: Midland ice caves, snowshoeing

• Spiritual Formation: Vision & Calling; 12 Neighbors curriculum; Mentorship

• Serving: NH, Winter West, rental groups, day volunteering with community organization

• KU course: Ministry to Children

March

• Learning: Leadership development (leading entrepreneurship projects with NH participants, leading March Break Camp activities); Hands-on skills (riding/maintenance); Adventure planning

• Outdoor adventure: Plan Your Own Adventure Days

• Spiritual Formation: Vision & Calling, 12 Neighbors curriculum; Mentorship

• Serving: NH, March Break camp, rental groups, day volunteering with community organization

• KU course: New Testament Survey

April

• Learning: Leadership development (leading entrepreneurship projects with NH participants, leading Spring Weekend Camp activities); Hands-on skills (riding/maintenance)

• Outdoor adventure:

• Spiritual Formation: Implementing Vision & Commission, 12 Neighbors curriculum; Mentorship

• Serving: NH, Spring Weekend Camps, rental groups

• KU course: New Testament Survey (cont'd)

SAMPLE WEEKLY SCHEDULE​

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Typically, Monday to Thursday will be spent:

• learning - Kingswood intensive courses offered every three weeks; Bible studies; special skills (horsemanship, maintenance)

• serving - assisting with tasks around the Ranch (barn chores, cleaning, meal prep)

• building community - team-building activities, game nights, worship nights

• mentorship - once a week, you will meet with your mentor (assigned at the start of the program) to discuss your learning, ask questions, and be encouraged

Most weekends will be spent:

• serving - hosting rental groups at the Ranch (including youth groups, off-site work conferences, etc.); assisting with our New Horizons program for potentially at-risk youth

What about days off?

• Each week we will make sure you get time off. We firmly believe in the value of 'Sabbath' (a day of rest).

What about outdoor adventures?

• Adventures will be scheduled sporadically throughout the program (dependent on weather & on rental group scheduling at the Ranch). You can expect to enjoy 3-5 full days of adventure every month!

• Some of these adventures will include a 5-day canoe trip, hiking in Fundy National Park, a 2-day winter camping trip, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, the Midland ice caves, and more!