Typical Activities

Participation in all activities is required and completed as a group, supervised by staff members.  Students are challenged daily in relationships as they interact with staff and their peers. Our environment is one that balances discipline with personal responsibility to create a positive peer culture. Our goal is to nurture students that make positive decisions that are not based on mandatory compliance, but rather where positive choices are made as a result of genuine concern for themselves and others.

Physical Education – As a regular part of the daily schedule students are able to participate in calisthenics, practice drills and sports (i.e. tennis, basket ball, volley ball, soccer, softball, aerobics, swimming).  CGA school credit is earned for each student’s participation in Physical Education.

Stewardship in Student Life – An organization core value for CGA, we describe stewardship as “faithfully managing God’s call and resources”.  Through daily chores our students are taught the importance of stewardship in the treatment of personal property as well at CGA property.  Students are responsible for keeping their personal areas neat at all times and work as a group to complete an assigned chore each day during the week.  Students are taught to take pride in their hard work as students and staff members alike faithfully preserve our facility to be enjoyed for generations to come.

The Arts – Choir and Drama Teams rehearse and perform at local churches, events and on-campus ceremonies.  Under the direction of skilled CGA staff, students are able to continue to grow and excel in their God-given talents.

Weekly Church Services - Students have a regular church experience while at CGA, attending local church services three times a week, Sunday morning, Sunday evening and Wednesday night.

Weekly Chapel Services – On Friday morning students and staff join together for campus wide worship.  This is a special time where the entire CGA family is able to grow together, share in one another’s victories, and help to bear one another’s burdens in prayer.

Special Outings – At CGA we want our students to understand that, contrary to popular belief among teens today, one can live a life that honors God and have fun at the same time.  To demonstrate this CGA staff go above and beyond to “create wow experiences” for our students, fun is allowed!  CGA students attend several youth conferences, Christian concerts and events throughout the year.

Recreation – As a reward for obedience and cooperation students are provided scheduled times of recreation throughout the week.  At CGA there are many facilities and opportunities for recreation right on our campus.  The students enjoy the beautiful 35 acre lake with use our paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, and fishing poles.  During the summer months our sport swimming pool provides welcomed refreshment and fun.  On rainy days our students may enjoy recreational time indoors in our student lounge or specious lodge.  CGA Staff and Emerging Student Leaders also get creative in planning special events for our students on campus such as field days, obstacle courses, team building activities and talent shows.

Group Counseling  - Group counseling occurs on a regular basis, guided by the pastoral counselors on staff here at CGA.  This time is utilized to allow students an opportunity to grapple with and resolve commonly faced issues.  Students learn to constructively express their thoughts, ideas, and questions in an environment where each member is accepted and respected.  Group counseling is not utilized to scrutinize individual members or to glorify past poor decisions.  The focus in group sessions at CGA is on change and growth.   Topics or Resources used may include:

• • Anger and Personal Rights, Dave Batty
• • Breaking Free, Beth Moore
• • Growing Through Failure, Dave Batty
• • Pathway to Christian Character, Insight Group
• • Seeing Yourself in God’s Image, Dave Batty
• • Total Forgiveness, R.T. Kendall

Personal Devotion – Every evening before “lights out” at 10 pm, students are permitted 30   minutes of “quiet time” for reading scripture, reflection and prayer.