Gap Year at Lodestar
“One Year. A Lifetime of Growth.”
Year One
Young adults: Are you ready to join us for a year that changes everything?

Who We Are
GAP YEAR AT LODESTAR is a 9-month Christian Gap Year program set in the stunning, rugged beauty of Smoke Hole Canyon, West Virginia.

Our Mission
"To equip young adults for a lifetime of growth in character, calling, and community, so they may know Christ and make Him known."
Now is the time for:
1. Building Christlike Character
2. Engaging in Real Community
3. Understanding True Calling
Programs
During your Gap Year at Lodestar, earn up to 27 college credits while participating in:

Classroom
Grow in Christlike character, engage in authentic community, and walk boldly in your God-given calling.
OUR MISSION: SLOW DOWN AND DIG DEEP

Topic Related Travel
We believe experiences enhance learning. Prepare for outdoor adventure and course related stateside and international travel.
OUR MISSION:Experiencial LEARNING that STICKS for a lifetime

Service
“As each has recieved a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:” 1 Peter 4:10
OUR MISSION: Preparing servant leaders
Not a Student? Want to Help?
Getting Involved
Join the Prayer Team
Pray for our students and staff. It’s the best support you can give!
Become a Volunteer
Work with the students on service projects.
Make a Donation
We need your financial support. Thank you for your generosity as we grow this program.






Join us in the journey to disciple young leaders who will disciple future generations.
Projects
