NEW! 8-Month Internship

THIS IS EXACT WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO!

This intership program is an 8-month premier Christian leadership experience.  It has been designed to EQUIP young adults (17+) to DEEPEN their knowledge and experience in faith, GROW in foundational leadership, and GAIN practical skills for a life-time of impacting their world.  This is the ideal gap year experience or an investment into building leadership within a closely connected community to set you up for greater impact in what God is calling you to do. 
Bonus: $300/mth honourarium and room & board.

Grow in Faith. Lead with Purpose. Live with Impact. 

A Year that Shapes You & Connects YOU to a Great Network !

The Kwasind Leadership Internship is an 8-month, full-time, residential experience that blends spiritual formation, leadership training, and practical life development. 

Set in the beautiful Muskoka region, you’ll live in community with other interns, serve in ministry, and learn from seasoned leaders — all while growing closer to God and discovering who He’s called you to be.

This life-changing program will have training start at the end of August, with the official launch in September and going through till the end of April with opportunity to join our Spring Crew & Summer Staff starting in May.  

“We believe growth happens in young adults in a life-changing way when faith meets practice and when community becomes the classroom.”

Nathan Craig

Internship Manager, Camp Kwasind

Five Pillars of Growth

Spiritual Maturity

Discover the depth of your identity in Christ through devotions, worship and discipleship.

Leadership Development    

Experience hands-on leadership, workshops, team development and personalized mentorship.

Cultural & Faith Engagement

Engage with Scripture through teaching from pastors & leaders to under the intersection of faith & culture today

Financial Literacy

Learn budgeting, stewardship, and personal financial independence.

Practical Life      Skills 

Build practical skills like cooking, hospitality, communication, time management and teamwork.

Live, Learn, Serve Together

 Each week brings a meaningful rhythm of discipleship, leadership formation, service to others, and building healthy rhythms.
You’ll join a small, intentional community of young adults where every day is an opportunity to grow in faith, leadership & character.

What You’ll Learn : Head, Heart and Hands

Spiritual Foundations

  • Prayer, Scripture study, Sabbath
  • Understanding the biblical narrative and theology
  • Discovering and using spiritual gifts
Leadership Development

  • Servant leadership
  • Small group leading
  • Public speaking
  • Conflict management and emotional self-awareness
Financial & Practical Skills

  • Budgeting & saving
  • Time management
  • Job readiness
  • Cooking, cleaning, home organization
Community Living

  • Shared housing & teamwork 
  • Building authentic relationship 
  • Accountability
  • Healthy communication 

Ministry & Service 

“Faith in Action”

Throughout the internship, you’ll serve in a variety of ministry settings including leading youth, supporting retreats, hosting local groups on site or partnering with churches, you’ll put your faith into action while building practical leadership confidence.
  • Leading small-group devotions
  • Hosting & supporting retreat programs
  • Community service and outreach
  • Supporting summer camp ministry
  • CBOQ Church partnerships and facilitating youth ministry opportunities

 MENTORSHIP & COMMUNITY

“Walk Together in Growth”

 Every intern is paired with a mentor who will walk alongside them with guidance, encouragement, and accountability. You’ll also learn from ministry leaders, pastors, and guest speakers who bring deep wisdom and real-world experience.
Item Details
Program Dates September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
Location Camp Kwasind: Muskoka, Ontario
Age 17-22
Time Off 2 Days a Week & 2 Weeks at Christmas
Honorarium You get a $300 / mth honorarium
Housing & Food Provided Dormitory-Style Living and communal meals 
Partnerships Local Churches and ministry organizations

FAQ/ CONTACT – Have Questions?

This program is designed for a wide variety of people coming with different skill sets, interests, background, academic training and life experiences.  The aim is that while you will be serving in a ministry context, the aim of this program is to help you develop in to how you can see whatever or wherever you go in life as a means of ministry.  All this to say – you don’t have to have any prior ministry experience to apply – but you will be well equipped for living out Jesus to your world by being part of this experience.
This is a full-time immersive program.  You are living in community and living on-site at Camp Kwasind.   As a result there is limited ability to have outside work.  You will have the option to apply to be part of our Spring Crew for May & June along with our Summer Staff team – both of which can provide some financial support.
There is no cost to be part of the Internship Program.  We actually are investing into you and wanting to provide you with a $300/mth honourarium, as well as room and board.  Note: If the Internship Program were to do a missions trip or offsite experience, you would be responsible for a portion of those costs – however this will be shared with you prior to the start of the program.
There will be shared accommodations onsite that are fully furnished in a dormitory style.

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