Walkabout Gap Year
Nine Months That Change Everything
This isn’t a year off. It’s a year in — deep into scripture, creation, and what it means to follow Jesus with your whole life.
Our Program Prepares Students for God's Purposes
Walkabout is a 9-month discipleship-based Gap Year program that aims to bring together college-age students who are passionate about Christ, the outdoors, and intentional living.
Our combination of discipleship, outdoor adventure, service, and rest helps students develop a strong foundation, all while going on epic adventures throughout the desert southwest.
What Your Year Looks Like
Adventure That Builds Character
Monthly wilderness expeditions provide the foundation for learning and application. Expect epic hikes, scenic environments, and thrilling multi-sport adventures.
Skills and Studies That Stick
Walkabout students have the opportunity to engage in a rich learning experience designed to deepen their faith and grow in their discipleship. These studies are paired with weekly Bible studies, life skills classes, and certifications to provide a well-rounded foundation for spiritual, personal, and practical growth.
You’ll leave with more than head knowledge—you’ll have hands-on skills and a faith that’s grounded.
Biblical Foundations
- Introduction to Studying the Bible
- Spiritual Foundations
- Bible Doctrine
- Apologetics
- Weekly Bible studies
Life Skills & Certifications*
- Changing tires and oil
- Foodservice Handler Certification
- Basic financial education
- High-ropes course training
- LIfeguard certification course
Service that Prepares You
You’ll serve alongside full-time staff to serve retreat guests during the non-summer months. Service allows you to experience what camp ministry is like while gaining valuable ministry training. You’ll bond with our staff, grow, and put what you learn into practice.
You’ll come away better equipped to engage in ministry wherever God puts you next.
Rest. Hobbies. Community.
Mentoring
You Won’t Do This Alone
- 1:1 discipleship
- Family groups
- Community events
- Worship nights
- Bible studies
WALKABOUT GAP YEAR 2026-2027
Program Length: 9 Months
Dates: August 14, 2026 – May 8, 2027
Cost: $6,500 (includes housing, meals, adventure trips, classes, certifications)
Class Size: 10-15 students
Applications are open!
FAQs
How can you get the most out of your Walkabout experience?
Allow yourself to be present. Don’t be distracted by things at home, ask God to give you clarity and presence that only comes from a genuine striving alongside the promises in His Word.
Remain at peace with the community around you. Help those around you. Be vulnerable with your peers. So much of our toil with one another comes from pride, which always suppresses vulnerability. James 5:16
Understanding that change is hard. God has a purpose for us that goes against our fleshly desires. Dying to the flesh will not be easy, but will be fulfilling. Romans 8:13
Have faith that an examined life, with the light of Christ shining on it, is the only way to truly live and bring glory to the Kingdom of God. Ephesians 5:13-17
Climate & Conditions
Temperatures can vary greatly at camp and out on trails, depending on location and season. So, be prepared for rain, heat, cold, and changing terrain.
Physical Demands
When you’re “on trail” be prepared to hike with a large backpack. Backpacking can be physically demanding as students have to carrying everything they need for 7 day trip. You may be hiking multiple miles and gaining 1,000’ to 4,000’ in elevation during a day’s hike—all while carrying your home on your back. Many adventure trips also include activities like rappelling, canyoneering, kayaking, white water rafting, mountain biking, and sleeping outdoors in various types of weather.
When you’re at Camp Eagle, prepare to work in a variety of weather, often outdoors, and in high-ropes elements. Students will be working various rappels, zip lines, and other high ropes activities. Students often times walk the length of campus in order to attend a variety of activities, meals, and classes.
Getting to Camp, Arrival, & Departure
Our address:
6424 Hackberry Rd
Rocksprings, TX 78880
Make sure to fill up on gas in Kerville, or Junction! Your real adventure begins when you turn off the pavement at HWY 41 and Hackberry Road, where you will travel eight miles down our dirt road.
Lodging
Walkabout Gap Year students live on the wilderness campus here at Camp Eagle in Rocksprings, TX. Students sleep in traditional cabins with mini splits for a/c and heat with a large bathhouse nearby.
Mi Casa is our community space built to resemble an old hunting lodge. This is where students hang out, cook the occasional meal, host community events, and engage in devotionals and Bible studies.
Health & Safety
The spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of every student is our top priority. We’re here to fulfill all their safety and nutritional needs. Find out more here!
Our Staff
Our staff is made up of fun, friendly people who are also super serious about providing you with the best Gap Year experience ever. Each day they demonstrate their passion for serving Jesus Christ through leading by example and with a cheerful demeanor. Our team of Wilderness First Responders guides our Gap Year students on every adventure trip.
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