IMMERSE is a seven-day youth discipleship academy for high school-aged Christian leaders, hosted on campus at SPU and at our beautiful Camp Casey Conference Center on Whidbey Island.
At IMMERSE, high school students will grow in their discipleship by experiencing components of Christian identity formation through classroom instruction from world-class scholars, the practice of worship and other spiritual disciplines, onsite contextual application of faith to contemporary real-world issues, small and large group community-building, and recreational opportunities unique to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.
In light of SPU’s COVID-19 guidelines, as well as our desire to prioritize the safety of our students and staff, IMMERSE is pursuing a hybrid format for the 2021 academy.
- Participants: Students who are in grades 9–11 in the 2020–21 school year
- Dates: July 11–17, 2021
- Tuition cost: $200 per student.
- Locations: Online; SPU Campus
Since 2017, students from Vancouver, BC, Hawai'i, Kansas, California, Oregon, Idaho, Michigan, and Washington State have attended SPU IMMERSE. You can be next!
Qualify for the “Faith for the Future” Scholarship for attending SPU IMMERSE!
IMMERSE students who enroll as undergraduates at SPU in 2021 will qualify for SPU’s “Faith for the Future” scholarship, which covers 50% of tuition and is renewable for four years! IMMERSE students must apply for admission, be admitted to, and enroll at SPU in autumn 2021 to qualify. Visit the website, or contact immerse@spu.edu or admissions@spu.edu for more details.
Registration is OPEN for the summer 2021 program. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/immerseyouthdisciplship for the latest info.
Refer a potential Immerse student
Registered students: make a payment
New students: register here
Discover who you are and your role in God’s story:
- Journey alongside well-trained discipleship leaders, with you every step of the way
- Receive in-depth teaching from SPU School of Theology professors
- Enjoy recreational opportunities both on SPU’s beautiful urban campus and at scenic Camp Casey on Whidbey Island
- Engage in hands-on learning opportunities with local ministries grappling with real-world issues
- Enter into daily worship experiences and practice of spiritual disciplines
- Participate in lively small- and large-group community-building
Establish yourself as a leader for your generation and within the church. Deepen your understanding of a living God and of yourself as a disciple of Jesus empowered by the Holy Spirit. Let this experience shape your life trajectory as you prepare for the next season of your high school career. Register today!
SPU Immerse 2021
Registration is OPEN for the summer 2021 program. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/immerseyouthdisciplship for the latest info.
- Participants: Students who are in grades 9–11 in the 2020–21 school year
- Dates: July 11–17, 2021
- Cost: Tuition for Immerse 2021 is $200 per student.
- Locations: Online; SPU Campus.
Refer a potential Immerse student
Registered students: make a payment
Fundraising — You are encouraged to talk with your pastor or other church leader to discover what financial resources might be available to help with the cost of attending Immerse. This sample letter to church leaders (doc) can help with your request.
You could also send letters to family members (doc) and trusted mentors. Think about the adults in your life who have discipled you: family members, youth leaders, Sunday School teachers, and trusted adult friends and mentors. They may be willing to help you attend Immerse.
Questions? Email immerse@spu.edu.