Work
Students are expected to pursue employment through the YMCA partner site connected to their location.
Collegiate Church Network Program
Summer at Estes Park LT
11 weeks in Estes Park, Colorado.
Eleven weeks in Estes Park, Colorado, near Rocky Mountain National Park. Students gather at YMCA of the Rockies to know Jesus deeper, learn to live like Jesus, and make Jesus known to others.
What is Estes Park Leadership Training?
Estes Park Leadership Training (Estes Park LT) is a 11-week summer discipleship and work program for college students at YMCA of the Rockies near Rocky Mountain National Park, in Estes Park, Colorado. The Collegiate Church Network runs it and Reliant Mission administers it. The 2026 summer runs May 18 – July 31, 2026, and applications close April 22. Every participant is employed and housed in dorms by the YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center, which pays at least Colorado minimum wage for a 40-hour week and covers food and housing through the Rocky Mountain Living Package, taken out of each paycheck. Around their shifts, students meet for Bible study, teaching, worship and outreach led by staff from Collegiate churches. The program fee is $895 for first-time students and $595 for returners before February 1, 2026, rising to $995 and $695 for late registration. Students apply through the Collegiate LT assessment with Reliant and must also be hired by the YMCA.
Dates
May 18 – July 31, 2026
Length
11 weeks
Application deadline: April 22
Cost
TierTimingFirst-timeReturner
Early birdbefore February 1, 2026$895$595
RegularFebruary 1 – March 25$945$645
LateMarch 26 – close$995$695
The partnership
YMCA of the Rockies
EP LT partners with YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center, creating a summer where students work, live in community, and train together near Rocky Mountain National Park.
The place
Rocky Mountain National Park
Students experience a mountain setting marked by hiking, climbing, wildlife, and the daily reminder that formation happens through both adventure and ordinary faithfulness.
Housing
Housing is supplied by the YMCA partner site and is generally shared, dorm-style housing.
Transportation
Participants are responsible for arranging transportation to and from LT. A car can be helpful but is not required for every student.
Ready to apply to EP LT?
Confirm your LT location with your campus ministry leader or church staff contact before applying.