The Summer Program was the first, and is the largest, program of .  This program revolutionized the former summer staffing system into an intentional discipleship opportunity.  Today the Summer Program involved 100 youth between the ages of 15 - 25, split into 4 enrollment levels (SIT, STAND, Frontline and CORE)

The Spiritual Formation component of the program will involved instructor lead teaching sessions, group bible studies, personal assignments, discussion and spiritual disciplines.  All sessions/activities are designed to promote a deeper understanding and relationship with God.

In the summer program students will be able to apply for a wide variety of service opportunities including:  Food Services, Guest Services (housekeeping/custodial), Maintenance, Children’s Ministry, Skills Instructing, Teen Ministry, Lifeguarding and more.  Some participates (depending on their enrollment level) receive an honorarium.  Please read the 2008 application kit for more information.

Enrollment Levels

CORE Team                                                                        18+ yrs. old
This enrolment level is for those who desire to practice and continue to develop God-directed leadership.  Learn, through study and experience, to be a disciple and to make disciples of Christ.  This challenging program will test and develop its students in a supportive and encouraging environment. *NEW* students finishing grade 12 may apply for Summer Only CORE positions.
Option 1 - Preseason and Summer: May 4th - August 23rd
Option 2 - Summer Only: May Long Weekend, June 24th - August 25rd
Core team members receive an honorarium and may raise financial support*

Frontline                                                                17+ yrs. old    
This program puts students on the Frontline of active ministry.  Frontliners play crucial roles in a variety of service areas, while balancing learning, Bible studies, fun and preparing to face the trials and opportunities of finishing high school.  This experience is a great way to step forward in faith and serve Christ.
Term: May Long Weekend, June 24th - August 30th
Frontline team members receive an honorarium and may raise financial support*

STAND (Servants Trained and Now Doing)                 16-17 yrs. old   
Continue in the adventure of service and training.  STAND seeks to actively prepare youth for Leadership and Frontline roles, both at Fair Havens Ministries and in the local church.  Learn and develop skills, character, and servant leadership abilities.
Term: May Long Weekend, June 26th-August 9th
STAND Plus: Some STAND participant will be given the opportunity to stay an additional three weeks with stepping stones and will going deeper in their walk with God and continue to serve the summer ministries.
STAND team members receive an honorarium and may raise financial support*

 SIT (Servants in Training)                                                                       15-16 yrs. old
An exciting mix of service and instructor-led curriculum.  The SIT program wants each and every youth to gain a firm foundation on Christ and His Word.  SITs will serve in a variety of areas, enjoy fellowship of new friends and grow in Christ under the direction of godly leaders; Impacting people of all ages for Christ, including themselves.
Term: May Long Weekend, June 24th-August 9th
SIT Plus: Selected SIT participant will be given the opportunity to stay an additional three weeks with stepping stones and will going deeper in their walk with God and continue to serve the summer ministries.

*Details on honorariums and financial support programs are outlined in the 2008 stepping stones application kit