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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?

May 28th to July 29th

Where is STP?

Garden City, South Carolina (just south of Myrtle Beach). Students live in the 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 hotel we will be staying in.

SBP 2009 Hotel from CO Minneapolis on Vimeo.

What does a typical week at STP look like?

Who will be there?

Students from Bethel University, Michigan State University, Northwestern College, and University of Minnesota. You can join our facebook group to connect with other students who are applying to the Summer Training Project. To join the group, click here.

How much does it cost?

Rent at the STP is approximately $180 per week. The cost of the total project is about $1600 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. Campus Outreach trains students biblically and practically for the support raising process.

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. More information about transportation will be coming later this semester.

How do I apply?

You can apply online to the STP by clicking on the link to the application at the top of this page. The application costs $10 which can be paid online by using e-check. The deadline is March 17, 2010. Filling out an application does not commit you to going on the STP. Commitments will be due on April 7, 2010.