Mission Peak Leadership Camp

Register for Mission Peak 2025!

““I’ve never see so much joy in one place, and I think I can bring that joy to our school. Things can be so sad here because of what we face, but we can bring the joy here””

— 2024 Mission Peak Delegate

Mission Peak fosters relationships that empower transformative growth.

Kids these days…

In today’s schools, culture and climate aren’t just buzzwords, they’re the foundation of student success. And who’s driving that transformation? Kids these days.

Mission Peak Leadership Camp was built for them, the students who want to make a difference, whether they’re seasoned leaders or just discovering their voice. Since 2017, we’ve been empowering students of all backgrounds and experience levels to step up, take action, and create lasting change in their schools, and communities.

Mission Peak is a dynamic and immersive experience. Students engage, connect, and lead during their time at Mission Peak. Through transformative experiences with their school groups and focus teams, they analyze their school’s needs, reflect on their own leadership potential, and develop real strategies to create impact.

Our leadership model is built on the Four S’s—Self, Shared, Situational, and Social Leadership—grounded in social-emotional learning and designed to cultivate leadership where it’s needed most: in unexpected places.

Why Mission Peak?
Because culture doesn’t happen by accident. It grows from transformative experiences, strong peer connections, and environments where students feel seen, heard, and empowered. When we build better teams, we build better schools. And when we invest in kids these days, we shape the future.

2025 Mission Peak Promo Videos!

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Information:

For: Mission Peak is for students who have demonstrated or have been identified as emerging or established leaders in ASB/Leadership, Athletics, Performing/Visual Arts, Clubs/Activities, and/or from their school at large. Schools are invited to send a full delegation (up to 16 students) representing and is reflective of the entire school's student body.
Camp Curriculum Highlights: Mission Peak serves as the “Breakfast Club” of camps bringing students from throughout the school together, with an intentional focus on self and social awareness, connection, communication, and transformative growth.
Camp Structure: Students will spend time in school groups and have opportunities to spend considerable time with other schools, as well as students to network and learn from each other. Students get to experience time on the EWU challenge course along with small and large group sessions.
Specialized Bus Routes for schools in Eastern Washington (509 Area Code) and Northern Idaho,

Director: James Layman | james@awsleaders.org

Assistant Director: Alina Harestad | alina.harestad@ssd412.org

Associate Director: Le Ann Straehle | lstraehle@toppenish.wednet.edu

2025 Camp Information

July 28th - August 2nd, 2025 @ Eastern Washington University (Cheney, WA)
$515 per student (AWSL Member Schools)/$565 per student (Non-Member Schools)
Mission Peak 2025 will feature an Adviser strand!
- Mission Peak Leadership Camp proudly announces a new Adviser strand for student activity advisers that will run concurrently with Mission Peak. This adviser strand will allow advisers to network, learn, and grow in your role as a student activity professional.
- Who should attend the Adviser Strand? YOU! The Adviser strand is designed for ASB Adviser, Leadership Teachers, Class Advisers, Link Crew Advisers… really any adults overseeing, or directing student activities at the High School Level.
Transportation Information for 2025.
Register for Mission Peak 2025!
Adviser Letter 2025
How to pay for camp - Great information on how to pay for AWSL Summer Programs

EWU Information

Pence Union Building (The PUB) - Meals will be served here.
Patterson Hall - The Classroom building we will be using.
Dorm for 2025 - Pearce Hall