Mandatory Soma Training is June 6 - 12.
Check-in for Soma Training is on Sunday, June 6, 2027 at 4:15pm at each New Life Ranch location. Soma Training will end on Saturday, June 12, 2026 at 10:30am.
Session 2 Soma campers will remain on site after Soma training, and begin their roles on Sunday, June 13. Graduation will be held on Saturday, July 3rd (more details to follow).
Session 5 Soma campers will leave training on the morning of June 12th and return on Sunday morning July 4th at 9:00am to begin their Soma Session. Graduation will be held on Saturday, July 24th (more details to follow).
**Please note that Soma Training (Jun 6-12) is required for both sessions. We do not have options to make up this training at another time, so please make arrangements to attend. Thank you!
Discover and Develop Your Gifting
Soma Team is the capstone experience of the Leadership Development program and is designed for students who have successfully completed Nehemiah and Timothy Team. Soma, the Greek word for body, reflects the central focus of this stage: learning what it means to actively participate in the Body of Christ.
Scripture teaches that God gives each believer gifts according to His grace (Romans 12). Throughout Soma, campers spend intentional time with peers and leaders discovering how God has uniquely gifted them, developing those gifts in community, and using them to serve others. Each camper serves alongside New Life Ranch staff in a role designed to provide meaningful responsibility, practical ministry experience, and opportunities for continued growth.
Throughout the experience, Soma campers study God’s Word, develop leadership skills, invest in discipleship relationships, and learn to take greater ownership of their faith. As the culmination of Leadership Development, Soma challenges students to move beyond simply learning about leadership and into actively leading and participating in the work of the Body of Christ.
To apply for Soma Team, campers must have successfully completed Timothy Team. Campers apply for their desired three-week session and will be interviewed before being assigned to one of New Life Ranch’s two sites. If a session reaches capacity, applicants will be placed on a waitlist and notified immediately, with the option to register for another available session.
Soma Applications are due Dec 31st.
Program Elements
Mandatory Soma Training is June 6 - 12.
Check-in for Soma Training is on Sunday, June 6, 2026 at 4:15pm at each New Life Ranch location. Soma Training will end on Saturday, June 12, 2026 at 10:30am.
Session 5 Soma campers will leave training on June 12th at 10:30am and return on Sunday morning July 4th at 9:00am to begin their Soma Session. Graduation will be held on Saturday, July 24th (more details to follow).
**Please note that Soma Training (Jun 6-12) is required for both sessions. We do not have options to make up this training at another time, so please make arrangements to attend. Thank you!
Week 1
Discovery & Development
In the opening chapters of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is found walking alongside the sea of Galilee. He runs into Andrew and Simon fishing: a very ordinary moment and simple task for them. Jesus’ calls to them and invites them to become fishers of men. An everyday life task, with heavenly implication. Week 1 of Soma is meant to reflect this kind of discipleship and training, modeling how Jesus walked with his disciples.
The focus in week 1 is on Discovery & Development, where campers are assigned and trained in a role at camp, based on giftings and areas of need within camp.
Week 2-3
Participation and Celebration
Our goal is to walk with our campers to discover how Jesus has invited them to participate in the kingdom like Andrew and Simon. Your camper will spend time discovering more of their giftings and develop those with their leaders and learn to leverage them for the kingdom throughout week 2-3 for their experience.
The focus in weeks 2-3 is on Experiential Learning, where campers are serving in roles, attending leadership labs, and studying the Bible together.
In order to apply for Soma, campers must have completed Timothy Team.
Campers will apply for the 4-week session they desire to join. Soma campers will be interviewed and assigned to one of the two sites. When a session of Soma is full, campers will be placed on a waitlist for that session and immediately notified. Campers will have the option to register for the other session, if it is available.
Soma Applications are due Dec 31st.
Late applications are considered on a needs-based availability. After registering, details on the role assignment process will be sent via email.
Training Information
Teens Need Camp.
As a parent of a teen or pre-teen, you are probably well aware of the major changes taking place in their lives. They are trying to find their own identity and community, trying to figure out their faith, and trying to learn how to filter out the noise of this world. You are no doubt looking for every opportunity you can to help your teen navigate through those changes with confidence. In the Leadership Development program, teens will find belonging in authentic biblical community, gain confidence by experiencing new and hard things in a safe environment, and they are absolutely 100% guaranteed to hear the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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