Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Enter the Exciting Field of Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership with Confidence
Get ready to organize, market, and lead in all of your camp and outdoor adventure endeavors. Our Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership will equip you with the marketable skills you need to land your dream job in this exciting industry. You will learn how to develop site plans, effectively lead your staff, and market camps and outdoor ministries that are more successful overall. You can be confident that you will receive Biblical applications vital for planting and spreading your ministry. Use your love for adventure in the outdoors to impact countless people for Christ.
Utilize Your Degree in Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership
- Employers are looking for people with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This degree emphasizes these soft skills, so you can give tours, lead wilderness expeditions, and teach outdoor survival courses with confidence.
- The outdoor adventure industry is growing. A bachelor’s degree in this field can help you land a job in a variety of fields, from marketing outdoor equipment to founding your own adventure camp.
- With courses ranging from site planning and design to church planting and ministry leadership, you will be equipped for all types of ministry and outdoor leadership positions. Be prepared to work for major outdoor adventure companies like Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) or to create more effective programs for your nonprofit organization. The options are endless!
What Will You Learn?
- How to implement intercultural engagement in your ministry
- Leadership principles for running successful Christian camps and outdoor ministries
- Ministry programming, marketing, site planning, and design tools
- How to work with architects and engineers on-site plan development
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership Bachelor’s Degree Program
- Camp chief financial officer
- Camp coordinator
- Camp executive director
- Camp human resources/benefits manager
- Camp media/marketing ministry manager
- Wilderness guide
Internship Opportunities Available to Students in Our Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership Degree Program
- You’ll have the chance to gain real-life experience for your future career with a 3-credit internship built right into your degree plan. This internship will be focused on both the programming and leadership aspects of the camp and outdoor adventure leadership ministry.
- Our camp and outdoor adventure leadership students get hands-on experience with team-building activities, ropes courses, water sports training, and sport skill development. All of these will be invaluable to your career in the outdoor industry.
- We offer a Washington Fellowship program, which allows you to spend a semester gaining invaluable experience working in the heart of D.C.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership – General
Utilize Your Degree in Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership
- Employers are looking for people with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This degree emphasizes these soft skills, so you can give tours, lead wilderness expeditions, and teach outdoor survival courses with confidence.
- The outdoor adventure industry is growing. A bachelor’s degree in this field can help you land a job in a variety of fields from marketing outdoor equipment to founding your own adventure camp.
- With courses ranging from site planning and design to church planting and ministry leadership, you will be equipped for all types of ministry and outdoor leadership positions. Be prepared to work for major outdoor adventure companies like Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) or to create more effective programs for your nonprofit organization. The options are endless!
What Will You Learn?
- How to implement intercultural engagement in your ministry
- Leadership principles for running successful Christian camps and outdoor ministries
- Ministry programming, marketing, site planning, and design tools
- How to work with architects and engineers on site plan development
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership Bachelor’s Degree Program
- Camp chief financial officer
- Camp coordinator
- Camp executive director
- Camp human resources/benefits manager
- Camp media/marketing ministry manager
- Wilderness guide
Internship Opportunities Available to Students in Our Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership Degree Program
- You’ll have the chance to gain real-life experience for your future career with a 3-credit internship built right into your degree plan. This internship will be focused on both the programming and leadership aspects of the camp and outdoor adventure leadership ministry.
- Our camp and outdoor adventure leadership students get hands-on experience with team building activities, ropes courses, water sports training, and sport skill development. All of these will be invaluable to your career in the outdoor industry.
- We offer a Washington Fellowship program, which allows you to spend a semester gaining invaluable experience working in the heart of D.C.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (Liberty University is offering test-optional admission through Fall 2022 acceptance)
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
