S.A.L.T. Program

About S.A.L.T. Program

Take your faith to the next level and get a taste of camp from the inside out with the S.A.L.T. program! The three-tiered Servant And Leadership Training program is an intense, hands-on discipleship experience modeled after Jesus’ servant-leader example. Each level of this program is designed to help you further identify your God-given gifts and then put them to practice in a variety of areas. You’ll grow in confidence and skill as you learn to serve in different capacities at camp. Your time at Cascades will be jam-packed with relevant worship, inspiring speakers, challenging discussions, and epic “S.A.L.T. only” activities with your friends.

The S.A.L.T. Program empowers campers to enhance and expand their skills over the course of three summers. This three-tiered model allows S.A.L.T.s at different points in their development to grow and thrive at a gradual and age-appropriate pace.

Year 1 | Spark

2 weeks | 10th-12th grade

Spark is a two-week introduction to service and leadership rhythms at Cascades. Spark S.A.L.T.s will experience many of the staples of the camper experience, including activities, games, bible studies, chapels, and free times led by dedicated S.A.L.T. Mentors. They will also embrace the servant and leadership portion of the program by serving with our Operations and Food Services departments in “Spark Squads,” small groups of S.A.L.T.s that work alongside their Mentors and other summer staff.

Year 2 | Ignite

2 weeks | 11th-12th grade

Ignite is a two-week experience that builds upon the experiences and development of Spark. As Ignite S.A.L.T.s are more familiar with the responsibilities of the S.A.L.T. program, they will experience greater emphasis on the servant and leadership portions of the program by supporting Rainier Kids, Brightwood, and Timber Rock in a variety of ways. Ignite S.A.L.T.s will support our youth programs by partnering with our staff in leading daily activities such as big games, jubilation, archery, lunchtime, time fillers, and more. They will learn through hands-on experience what it means to lead and guide campers.

Year 3 | Ablaze

3 weeks | 12th grade

In a three-week session, Ablaze S.A.L.T.s will have more intensive servant and leadership training that more closely models the summer staff experience along with ample opportunities to have fun together. Ablaze S.A.L.T.s will work primarily with our Brightwood and Timber Rock overnight camps. They will work alongside counselors to lead 4th-9th grade campers in daily programming including games, extreme activities, jubilations, and bible studies. S.A.L.T.s in this program will be trained specifically in identifying their leadership skills, stepping into opportunities such as leading bible studies, facilitating cabin time, and mentoring campers.