Our Mission and Vision

We serve people with outdoor experiences that promote life change and maturity. Coldwater Foundation is a faith and leadership development organization committed to the practice of experiential discipleship. We are committed to building a culture of young people equipped, empowered, and inspired to live a gospel-centered life serving God and serving others.

Our Approach

People learn through experience. Responsibility is the great developer of people! Our goal is to help each student to engage in learning that is as close as possible to their personal experiences: These include group problem solving, being the group leader for a day, interpersonal experiences with other members of an expedition, or facing technical challenges such as scouting a set of rapids, map/compass navigation and preparation of meals.  Experiences broaden the landscape for student learning and at Coldwater there are lots of them!

Our Instructors

Over and over we have been told how our leaders have made an impact on a person because they cared, or listened or gently challenged a decision, encouraged or expected initiative. The young men and women who we equip to be leaders are guides for life. They are often the best part of a Coldwater experience. They too are on a life journey, and they want their part to count and so they are eager to serve you on yours.

We are really looking forward to introducing you to them!