YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Experience S.W.A.T. at Grace Farm.
"Servants Worthy And True" … that's the goal, and the name.
S.W.A.T. is our youth leadership training program at Grace Farm Youth Camps. Eligible students receive Bible and leadership training, paired with real hands-on opportunities to serve and lead — all in the unique setting of camp.
ELIGIBILITY
High School Students
Through the summer immediately following graduation
APPLICATION DEADLINE
December 24, 2026
By midnight — applications reviewed in January 2027
TRAINING RETREAT COST
Free
Required for all accepted members
HOW TO APPLY
Space is limited, so don't wait to apply.
Click "Apply for S.W.A.T." below after filling out form to submit your application. You'll receive an email letting you know whether you've been accepted. All applications must be submitted no later than December 24, 2026 at midnight, and will be reviewed in January 2027.
COSTS FOR S.W.A.T. MEMBERS
What it costs to serve and what it doesn't
S.W.A.T. members are not paid, the life experience is worth more than a paycheck. Here's what each event costs, whether you're attending as a SWAT team member or registering as a camper.
Required for everyone accepted into the program.
A short-term missions project. Participants raise support at this level.
SWAT members serve here rather than register — no cost for serving.
SWAT members serve here rather than register — no cost for serving.
Standard camper registration rate.
Register for each event separately
Applying for S.W.A.T. does not register you for an event. You must apply for S.W.A.T. and submit a separate registration form for each event you plan to attend.
S.W.A.T. members are not paid
This is a volunteer leadership program. The training, growth, and relationships you gain are the reward, not a paycheck.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR ACCEPTED
Your commitment as a S.W.A.T. member.
Once accepted, you'll commit to attending the free SWAT Training Retreat. After that training, here's how it works at every event going forward:
Attend as a camper.
Register for any Grace Farm event that fits your age category, pay the standard camper cost, and enjoy the event as a camper — while still helping out when needed.
Serve as a SWAT Team Member.
At other events, serve, lead, and learn alongside the SWAT team — no fee required for these events.
Represent SWAT on campus, always.
Anytime a trained SWAT member is at Grace Farm, they're expected to carry themselves according to their SWAT training and expectations.
Raise support for missions.
The Georgia Missions Project is service-oriented — student missionaries are encouraged to seek prayer and financial support from family, friends, and their local church. Parents may also simply cover the required support level directly.
This program will change your life.
Applications close December 24, 2026 at midnight. Space is limited — don't wait.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
What SWAT members say it did for them.
Eden Coile
Director of the SWAT Program
"The SWAT program will change your life if you apply yourself to it — I've seen it work in my own life. It taught me to serve selflessly, just like Jesus did, and to constantly look for ways to meet the needs of others. That first day of Jr. Camp, wearing that green shirt at the registration table, helping kids the way SWAT members once helped me — it felt surreal. I learned that instead of asking 'What do they think of me?' you should ask 'What can I do for them?' Being on SWAT was awesome, and it's a big part of why I'm now serving in full-time ministry."
Anthony Rosas
Without SWAT, I don't think that I would understand that serving people is the best way to lead them. Without SWAT, I wouldn't have a family away from home. SWAT showed me that as a young teen, God can still use me to be his mouthpiece, even if I never speak. SWAT taught me many things, but to sum it up in one phrase: "Selfish ambition and loud swagger drive people away; but a true servant, one who understands God's Word and isn't afraid of the hard circumstances and dirty work, will lead people to the Savior."
Ready to apply?
Servants Worthy And True — space is limited, apply today.
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Have questions about SWAT?
Reach out anytime — we're happy to walk you through the application, costs, or what to expect.