Join a year full of challenges and adventures – from mountain hikes and surfing to backpacking, cultural exchange, and aid work. You'll gain new perspectives and memories for life.
Challenge Explore is for those who are curious about the world – and themselves. Through outdoor life, teamwork, and travel, you’ll learn to handle what’s new and unknown, and discover how much you can achieve when you dare to try.
You’ll sleep under open skies, spend a solo night in the forest, go on mountain hikes, paddle, bike, and cook meals over the fire. You'll be challenged in ways that require both teamwork and courage.
A key focus is cultural understanding and aid work. Throughout the year, we support the orphanage Baan Chivit Mai in Thailand through fundraising and awareness. On our study trip, we visit the orphanage and meet the children and the people behind the project.
We travel on a 4-week backpacking trip to Australia and Asia. In Australia, we visit Sydney, Bondi Beach, national parks, and Uluru at sunrise. You’ll surf, snorkel, and maybe meet a kangaroo or a koala. In Asia, we explore temples, markets, villages, and local street food. We may ride tuk-tuks or visit elephant-friendly centers. Through real encounters, you’ll gain insight into both differences and similarities across cultures.
At home, we use local nature for hikes, campfires, and winter activities. You’ll gain basic outdoor skills and confidence in planning and leading trips. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a close-knit community where it’s easy to be yourself—and grow.
The Christian folk high schools are built on Christian values. They are owned by, or associated with, Christian organizations or denominations. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
