Catalyst is a discipleship program designed to give teens an opportunity to serve others while personally growing more like Christ through His Word.
Overview
Age: High school teens
Duration: After completing Staff Training Week (June 8-12), each teen is expected to participate in one half of the summer’s program.
Cost: There is no cost to participate in the program. Lodging and meals are provided. Local teens will go home each weekend after their responsibilities are completed.
Program Includes:
Weekly training on Biblical principles, personal growth, and servant-leadership
Opportunities to serve the Lord and live out the lessons taught through a variety of operational roles and responsibilities
Accountability and instruction in areas of growth and development
Reinforcement of Biblical truths being taught in the home and the local church
JOB DESCRIPTION
Catalyst Teens
Catalyst teens serve behind the scenes in the following areas: kitchen, grounds, housekeeping, and program. Teens also have the privilege to come alongside a counselor as their prayer partner. In addition, they may have the opportunity to co-counsel or join the kitchen staff for a week or two.
“Pioneer is a wonderful place to serve God in an environment that spurs you to press on to know God.”
expectations
Attend Staff Training Week
PBC asks each teen to participate in the Staff Training Week at the beginning of the summer. The week of training is invaluable as we cover our policies and procedures, conduct self evaluations, learn staff responsibilities, participate in team building activities, and hear from God’s Word.
Time Commitment
After completing the training week, each teen is expected to participate in one half of the summer’s program; applying the principles taught during training and weekly class times is essential to the program’s success. Each teen will also have a PBC staff member meet with them one-on-one for times of encouragement and accountability.
The dates for serving are below:
Entire Summer: June 8-August 7
First half: June 8-July 10
Second half: June 8-12, July 13-Aug 7
If for some reason you need to miss a week or two during your selected time period, please let us know during the application process.
More Information
Summer 2026 Theme:
Great American Road Trip
Step by Step “In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:6
Staff Policies and Compensation: details for financial compensation and policies can be found on this page.
Turn in an application
First time staff
Please fill out the application below. Make sure to have your insurance information and contact info for three references on hand.
Returning staff
Please fill out the application below. Feel free to skip the preliminary section if the information is still the same as last time.
“The staff were super encouraging and showed what it means to lead and serve campers.”
Benefits of serving
Spiritual
Grow in your walk with God as you spend time with Him each day and hear His Word proclaimed
Work in a positive Christian environment
See God work in lives through prayer and the proclamation of God’s Word
Learn to be more like Christ as a servant-leader
Social
Disconnect from your phone and spend face-to-face time with others
Make life-long Christian friends as you serve together
Learn from godly leaders
Financial
Financial details for your summer at camp are available here.
If you are in high school, you can earn a free week of camp.
Lodging and meals are provided.
Questions?
Please contact Allen Cover at (832) 778-9424 or pbcutah@gmail.com