Why Leadership Camp Changed Everything — And Why You Need to Be There This Summer
Why Leadership Camp Changed Everything — And Why You Need to Be There This Summer
Some weekends you forget. This isn't one of them.
Every year, a group of high school athletes from across the Denver metro packs their bags, heads into the forest, and comes back different. Not just a little different — genuinely, unmistakably transformed. That's what Leadership Camp does. And if you've been on the fence about signing up for 2026, keep reading.
More Than Just a Camp
Leadership Camp isn't your average summer getaway. It's an overnight retreat designed specifically for 9th–12th grade FCA Huddle leaders — athletes who want to be more than just good players. Athletes who want to lead their teams, influence their campuses, and live out their faith in a way that actually matters.
The weekend is built around a simple but powerful idea: God has called you to lead — and you can learn how.
Through intentional teaching, honest conversations, and real community with other student athletes, campers walk away with a vision for what leadership actually looks like — on the field, in the locker room, and beyond.
What Last Year's Campers Experienced
Words only go so far. Watch for yourself.
Last year's camp was something special. Student athletes arrived as individuals and left as a community. They challenged each other, encouraged each other, and discovered that the best leaders aren't the loudest ones in the room — they're the most faithful.
The stories that came out of that weekend reminded us exactly why we do what we do at South Denver FCA. Young men and women stepping into who God made them to be. That's the mission.
And the impact doesn't stop when camp ends — it's really just getting started.
The whole point of Leadership Camp is to send students back to their schools ready to lead. This past year, we saw that play out in a big way. Huddles across the south Denver metro didn't just grow — many of them doubled or even tripled in size during the school year. Not because of a program or a push from staff, but because students who attended camp went back to their campuses on fire. They invited friends, showed up consistently, and created a culture that others wanted to be part of.
That's what leadership does. It multiplies. One student with a vision and the tools to lead can change the entire temperature of a team or a campus. Leadership Camp exists to be that catalyst — and this year proved it works.
The Setting Makes It Even Better
Leadership Camp 2026 takes place at Ponderosa Retreat Center in Larkspur, CO — a stunning retreat nestled in the forest that feels a world away from everyday life. The venue is more than just a backdrop. It's an experience.
Campers get to take on:
- High and low ropes courses
- Tomahawk throwing
- Archery
- Rock climbing wall
- Zip line
- Team building challenges
It's the kind of place where friendships are forged fast — and the memories stick around a lot longer.
Camp Details
When: July 24–26, 2026 (overnight)
Where: Ponderosa Retreat Center, Larkspur, CO
Who: 9th–12th Grade FCA Huddle Leaders
Cost: $200
Ready to Register?
Spots are limited, and this camp fills up. If you're a high school athlete who wants to grow as a leader — or a parent who wants your student to be equipped, encouraged, and surrounded by others chasing the same calling — don't wait.
Register Now → fca.regfox.com/2026sdenverleadership
Download the Camp Flyer for all the details
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