What is the Summer Training Project?
The Summer Training Project (STP) is a summer opportunity where you are living, working, playing, and learning with other college students for nine weeks on the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand. Each student works a full-time job during the day and participates in Bible studies, evangelistic outreaches, discipleship groups, ministry training, fellowship, and other activities during the week. This demanding, yet challenging schedule creates an ideal environment for students to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and develop ministry skills and leadership qualities.
When is STP?
June 1st to August 4th (The caravan from Minneapolis will leave on May 31st and return on August 5th).
Where is STP?
Garden City, South Carolina (just south of Myrtle Beach). Depending on what school they attend, students live in one of two hotels for the summer(Garden City Inn or Ocean View Motel). Living in the same place creates a central location for jobs, meetings, attractions, and also provides a context for optimal fellowship. This location is solely rented out by project participants and caters its pool, parking, and other amenities specifically to the STP.
Here is a short video of the Ocean View Motel.
What does a typical week at STP look like?
Who will be there?
Students from Bethel University, Michigan State University, Northwestern College, St. Thomas University, University of Minnesota, and University of Sioux Falls. You can like our facebook page to connect with other students who are applying to the Summer Training Project.
How much does it cost?
Rent at the STP is approximately $180 per week. The cost of the total project is $1750 which includes housing, project materials, and some meals. Students work local jobs to help pay expenses, and they are strongly encouraged to raise tax-deductible financial support from churches, family, and friends as an additional means of financial help. Upon confirming your participation in the project, there is a $150 down payment due that will go towards the cost of project. Campus Outreach trains students biblically and practically for the support raising process. Transportation to and from project is an additional cost if you do not bring your own vehicle, but would like to travel with the caravan.
What about athletes?
Varsity athletic needs are a high priority of the STP. Varsity athletes are held accountable by staff and fellow athletes to maintain excellence in their respective sport through training, practice, and mutual encouragement. Athletes adhere to STP athletic commitments, which afford the student athlete the freedom to workout according to their coach’s regiment, but also employ supervised accountability to ensure they fulfill their team’s requirements.
How do we get to STP?
Students and staff drive their cars down to the STP. If you do not have a vehicle that you can drive to the STP, then you can ride with other students. We all leave from one location, so that we can better ensure that no one gets lost on the long trip down to Myrtle Beach. The leaders caravan will leave Sunday, May 29 and the rest of the participants will leave on Wednesday, June 1.
How do I apply?
Fill out an application online before March 25 on our application page. If you apply before February 15, then the application is free. The cost is $20 if you apply after February 15.