Explorers climbing through a high ropes course
Outdoor Adventure — Caring for Creation — Faith and Leadership

Gonzaga Explore

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A Summer Outdoor Adventure Immersion For High School Students

Gonzaga Explore is a week-long summer immersion for high school students to have an opportunity to grow in their love of God, of creation, and of community.

The program is hosted at Gonzaga University in the beautiful Inland Northwest, Explorers will engage in the intersection of ecology and theology with GU student mentors, staff, and faculty while learning how to faithfully discern their vocations as leaders in creative service to others.

High school students seeking outdoor adventure and spiritual growth will find Gonzaga Explore be a life-changing experience.


Explorers engage in ecology while climbing high ropes, discuss theology while hiking to Mass on Mt. Spokane, celebrate creation while rafting, and discern their calling from God as leaders in service to others.

Student group river rafting.

Celebrate and Care for Our Common Home

Students hiking through green shrubs and trees.

Ecology

Celebrate and marvel in the cathedral of creation. How might God's word of beauty, goodness, and truth as written in the scripture of our Earth be speaking to you?

A pastor leads worship service outoors at the top of a rocky mountain.

Theology

Grow closer to Jesus as the source and summit of our human experience. Where will God's invisible love be made visible and real to you?

Hands raised in the air coming together.

Leadership

Discover the unique gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit that were given to you. In what ways will you courageously use them to be a leader who is with and for others?

Applications Open for Gonzaga Explore 2025

Gonzaga Explore Dates

Reserve your spot for this summer now! Space is limited

DATES: Monday June 16 - Saturday June 21
LOCATION: On the campus of Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA
PROGRAM FEE: $900 -- Includes lodging, food, transportation, equipment, and all activities. Financial assistance is available.
Chaperones register for free.




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