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  • Academics
  • Campus Life
  • Work Study
  • Finances
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Admissions

Absolutely nothing! Because each student has a work internship with Lake Retreat Camp during their time at Adelphia, the entire cost of tuition, room & board, and books is completely covered by the internship. A $100 fully refundable room damage deposit will be collected during enrollment, but assuming there is no damage it will be returned at the end of the year. We recommend each student have a little money saved up for toiletries, snacks, clothes or other discretionary spending.

An applicant must be 18 by the day school begins to be eligible to attend. Those who will not reach their 18th birthday by the 1st day of school may still attend, with a parental waiver. This is assessed on a case-by-case basis. The majority of students are young adults between 18 and 26 years old. 

Students must profess Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and be pursuing a life that is honoring to Christ. Students must not be in opposition to our Statement of Faith. Although we have an affiliation with Converge Northwest no church or denominational affiliation is required for admission. Applicants with a criminal background or who have a history of sexual misconduct will not be admitted to the school due to our close proximity to Lake Retreat Camp, which hosts minors on campus.

High School graduation or GED is strongly recommended. Students who haven’t achieved high school grad equivalency, but desire admission, are encouraged to discuss their situation with the admissions team.

We are very happy to have home-educated students attend Adelphia. Students must be 18 years old by the day school begins.

Adelphia limits the class to 20 students per year, so applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. If space is available, applications are accepted up to two weeks prior to the start of a term.

Applications are available and must be submitted online. 

After the Registrar has received your completed application, you will be contacted regarding your acceptance into Adelphia. We evaluate each application for signs that the applicant meets the admission requirements, shows a readiness to attend, and will both benefit from and find success in our program. You should receive an email about acceptance within 2 weeks of application. Once accepted, a refundable dorm damage deposit of $100 will reserve your place within our student body along with a completed enrollment packet. 

Occasionally, there may be a waiting list as our class is limited to 20 students. Those accepted after the class is full will be placed on a waiting list in the order of their acceptance. Should an opening occur, the next person on the waiting list would be given opportunity to pay the deposit and secure that spot.

Adelphia Discipleship School operates under the Converge Northwest Statement of Faith (linked here). 

Academics

Students attend class around 15 hours a week.  Monday’s class is taught by the Adelphia Program Director. Guest teachers teach Wednesday–Friday. We recognize that students learn and process concepts at different speeds, but most students can expect to complete course reading for the week in 1-2 hours and course projects for the week in 1-2 hours. So that’s 2-4 hours of “homework” each week. Guest teachers (Wednesday–Friday) will assign minimal homework and students will complete a reflection paper at the end of the week.

Every day varies in our weekly schedule. Listed below is what a typical week will look like:

Monday:

  • Program Director class (morning)
  • Bi-weekly student event (afternoon/evening)

 

Tuesday:

  • All student & staff chapel (morning)
  • Dorm meetings (morning)
  • Campus team clean (afternoon)
  • Family group dinner (evening)

 

Wednesday:

  • Guest teacher class (morning & partial afternoon)

 

Thursday:

  • Guest teacher class (morning)
  • Service/outreach (afternoon/evenings- depending on what service team you are a part of that week, you may have a free evening.)

 

Friday:

  • Guest teacher class (morning)
  • Possible workday or free afternoon depending on work schedule.

 

Saturday: 

  • Work will be scheduled during most weekends, but students will always have one full weekend-day off every week.

 

Sunday: 

  • Work will be scheduled during most weekends, but students will always have one full weekend-day off every week.
  • Student community dinner

Our teaching staff includes Christian pastors, professors, and professionals, representing a wide span of experience and expertise in a variety of ministry, academic, and workplace settings. Students will benefit from a breadth of knowledge and a variety of teaching styles.
Almost every Lake Retreat staff member is involved in daily discipleship training through our work internship program and will be working side by side with the students. 

Students may bring personal laptops for use outside of the classroom, and they can be used to write out weekly homework assignments if you do not wish to write it out by hand, but they are not required.

Wireless Internet access is available for student use in the classroom, Library, and Fireside Café, but not in the dorms.

Campus Life

Students have weekends free from class, but often will have work internship responsibilities on one weekend day per week. Meals are available throughout the weekend.

The Bible makes it clear that being a disciple of Jesus means loving and serving His Bride, the Church, which is one of our core values at Adelphia. Therefore, regular church attendance is non-negotiable in the life of the believer. There are several churches close to campus, with a wide variety of denominations represented. More information on local church options, locations, etc. will be provided at orientation.

The Adelphia campus is located on 900+ feet of picturesque lakefront property. We are just 40 minutes from Seattle and 45 minutes from two major ski resorts. Students may ski, snowboard, canoe, fish, visit Pike Place Market or participate in an inner-city ministry, all less than an hour away.

Yes. Students benefit from regular ministry participation on Thursday afternoons. Service opportunities fluctuate year to year depending on the number of students and the needs of the community and churches.

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Adelphia Discipleship School is located on the Lake Retreat Camp & Conference Center campus, in Ravensdale, Washington. The Adelphia campus is located on 50 acres with 900+ feet of picturesque lakefront property. Students will find the facilities comfortable and inviting. Lake Retreat Camp & Conference Center was established in 1946 by Converge Northwest (formerly Columbia Baptist Conference). For more information about Lake Retreat Camp & Conference Center, visit www.lakeretreat.org. For more information about Converge Northwest, visit: www.convergenw.org.

We require that all students live on campus. 

Married student housing may be available on a limited basis. Consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Registrar for more information.

Yes. At Adelphia, we emphasize community. We encourage students to spend time together relaxing, eating, and recreating together. Time when students are not in class is spent in personal study and recreational opportunities. You can visit the weekly schedule for more information. 

Adelphia has a large closed-in recreation area for basketball, volleyball, and other indoor games, and is located 1 mile away from a large park with baseball and soccer fields. There is no workout facility on campus, but there are several gyms located in Maple Valley & Covington. 

Yes. Students may leave campus overnight on weekends, for non-scheduled school events, but they must sign out prior to their departure. Students are expected to be on campus during all class and school related functions and throughout the school week unless permission is granted for a reasonable exception.

The mailing address is: 

Attention: Student Name
Adelphia
27850 Retreat Kanaskat Rd. SE
Ravensdale, WA 98051

Students are required to keep their room and common areas clean. All students will be assigned a daily meal duty to help the community of Adelphia run efficiently.

Students are welcome to remain in dorms during breaks (expect Thanksgiving Break), although meals cannot be guaranteed if they are not specifically scheduled to work.

Yes, students may have vehicles at Adelphia. Student vehicles must be registered with the school Registrar upon Enrollment. 

There is one-stop shopping approximately 4 miles from Lake Retreat Camp. Additionally, students will find coffee, pharmacy, and banking in this area. Additional shopping is available in Covington, Issaquah, and Enumclaw, all within a 20-30 minute drive from Lake Retreat Camp. The closest shopping mall is in Auburn, a 30-minute drive.

An urgent care facility and pharmacy are located approximately 4 miles from the Adelphia campus. Major medical care is available within a 20-minute drive. For emergencies, Adelphia & Lake Retreat Camp receive excellent 911 services.

Lake Retreat Camp receives coverage from most major cell providers. It is recommended and encouraged for students to have a cell phone while attending Adelphia since it’s our primary way to communicate information across campus.

Work Study

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Finances

Our work internship is 11 months long, so we encourage students to assess what their personal monthly needs will be for the year, and plan accordingly beforehand. Along with necessities, you should also budget for social

Students at Adelphia are required to provide their own medical insurance.

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