I have learned to love others more wholly, live sacrificially, stand up for what I believe in, and I have met some of the most wonderful people, whom I know will be lifelong friends and family in Christ.
–Anna E. | 2021 Arizona Student
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Spend Two Full Weeks in Arizona with Summit.
Our Arizona Summit offers attendees thoughtful lectures, open forum Q&A with our faculty, and small group discussions. Located outside of Arizona’s capitol, students experience the splendor of mountain views and the campus of Arizona Christian University.
What To Expect Each Day
Every morning starts with morning traditions: morning devotional, prayer, and amazing grace.
Every afternoon students enjoy a few hours of free time. After dinner, each evening session begins with live worship and ends with a classroom session or small groups.
Activities will include on and off campus options for students. Keep scrolling for a full list of activities. Students will choose and pay for each activity when they arrive for their session. Prices will be updated closer to the session dates.
Activities
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Lock and load on fun at Phoenix’s best indoor paintball field
Welcome to the largest indoor paintball fields in Arizona! Action is the name of the game and the indoor fields strap you into the driver’s seat of a real-life video game. Dodge and duck incoming paintballs, maneuver around obstacle-filled arenas and play the #1 action sport that keeps everyone pumped with adrenaline.
This is a limited capacity activity
Afternoon Trip to Sedona
Multi-hued stone formations jut upwards from the high desert floor creating a vivid, mesmerizing setting that changes hourly with the light. Surrounded by nearly 2 million acres of national forest land, visitors have instant access to recreational activities. Trails for hiking and biking, along with bouncy jeep tracks, weave among the bristling forest of pinnacles, spires, buttes, and domes.
Estimated Cost $15
Seek Thrills at Six Flags
At Hurricane Harbor, there’s a lot to ‘WOW!’ about. Like, pulse-pounding water slides, relaxing lazy rivers, and family-friendly play areas – to name a few! Read on to get the inside scoop on information around the park for your next family visit, right at your fingertips.
This is a limited capacity activity
Explore Downtown Scottsdale
The Scottsdale area is home to eight gorgeous lakes and rivers that are ideal for water sports of all kinds, including river rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and tubing. There’s plenty of wet-and-wild fun, as well as an overview of the Sonoran Desert’s flora and fauna. Keep your eyes peeled for wild horses, red-tailed hawks, and bald eagles!
This is a limited capacity activity
Arizona Christian University
ACU is an accredited, private, non-profit, Christian university in Glendale, Arizona offering a wide variety of degrees preparing students for successful careers, while remaining committed to its vision of transforming culture with biblical truth. Students actively engage in biblically-integrated academics and gain a liberal arts foundation with critical thinking skills that last a lifetime. Spiritual development is also integrated within the University experience, where all four-year campus students receive a minor in Biblical Studies, attend chapel twice a week, and complete spiritual formation and service hours each semester.
Travel Plans
Flight Information
The Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) airport is only 30 minutes away from Arizona Christian University. To learn more about the airport and the airlines that fly into this location, click here.
Arrival Times
Please make reservations to arrive at the Phoenix (PHX) airport on the first Sunday of your session between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM (check-in hours on campus are from noon to 5 PM.)
When you arrive at the airport, find your way to Terminal 4 door 7. If you are in terminal four you will just need to follow the signs to baggage claim. If you come into terminal 3 or another terminal, there is a sky bus that will take you to terminal 4.
We will have some staffers there in cream Summit shirts and holding signs beginning at 9:30 am ready to greet you and hang out while you wait for your shuttle. There will be white 15 passenger vans on rotation from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
If you have any difficulty with your flight or your flight is delayed beyond our pick-up time please contact the Arizona front desk 719-685-2875.
Departure Times
Please make arrangements to be checked out of your room by 8 am on the morning of the second Saturday of the session. Shuttle service will be provided on this day from 4:00 AM-10:00 AM.
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Session Information
The Program Director of Summit reserves the right to dismiss any student whose influence and/or conduct becomes in any way detrimental to the best interest of the other students.
No refund will be made for absences, dismissals, or withdrawals before the end of your session, except in cases on doctor’s orders, in which the remaining tuition may be refunded.
If you need to contact staff on-site call 719-685-2875 to directly connect with our team.
What to Wear
The way we dress is a reflection of our personality, culture and background. At Summit, we encourage individual expression and creativity. However, we also have found that the following guidelines help set an atmosphere of respect for all of our faculty, staff, and fellow students.
Shirts and tops
- Please do not wear halter tops or tops that show midriff or cleavage
- Please make sure all undergarments are covered
- Please only wear clothes without offensive words and images
Shorts & pants
- Shorts are welcome as long as they have at least a 4-inch inseam
- All dresses or skirts must fall no shorter than 4-inches above the knee
Helpful suggestions
- Classroom: bring casual or dress casual clothes acceptable for an educational setting
- Recreation time: make sure to bring shorts, t-shirts, and a swimsuit for outdoor activities
- Swimwear: Men please wear swim shorts, and women please wear a one-piece or two-piece swimsuit that covers your midsection and cleavage
- Graduation: wear semi-formal clothes (i.e. khakis, ties, blazers, dresses)
What to Pack
- Bring all bedding and linens
- Bible and devotional materials
- Classroom and graduation attire
- Sports clothes and swimsuit
- Closed-toed shoes for some of our activities
- Copy of your insurance card and ID
- Hat and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Toiletries
- Performance night props and instruments (optional)
- Laundry detergent
- Something plaid to wear (optional)
- Towels, washcloths, bedding (twin bed XL), and pillow
- ENO type Hammock (optional)
Summit is a “cashless program.” Please bring a credit, debit, or VISA gift card to pay for activities, books, apparel, and other incidentals. $50-$100 is recommended for bookstore purchases. $100-$150 is recommended for optional off-site activities.
What to Leave at Home
- Weapons of any kind
- Tobacco
- Alcohol
- Vaping and marijuana products
- Valuables — rooms can be locked, but you are responsible for your belongings
- Laptop — A notebook will be provided so we ask that you leave your personal computers at home
Communication & Technology
Cellphones are permitted, though no texting or talking is allowed during classroom time. We also have an 11 pm curfew, so no use of phones is permitted after curfew.
To receive letters or boxes while at Summit, use the following address:
Food Allergies
Arizona Christian University dining services staff can accommodate most food allergies including gluten, dairy, soy, and nuts. Please contact us if you have special dietary needs.
Housing
Located close to the Summit classroom, each room is equipped to house two students with a shared bathroom with the adjacent room. The bathroom has one toilet, one shower, and two sinks and mirrors.
There are laundry facilities on campus for students to use. Plan to bring your own laundry detergent.
Graduation Day: View Ceremony Here
Conferences conclude on Friday night of the second week. Our graduation schedule is as follows:
4:45 PM–Parents’ Meeting
Parents and families of students are invited to join a brief review of what their student has experienced over the last two weeks.
5:30 PM–Dinner
Parents and guests are welcome to join us for dinner. If you would like to attend, please have your student sign you up by Thursday of the second week. We will give ACU’s kitchen staff a headcount for dinner. You may pay Summit for your meal when you arrive on Friday afternoon.
7:00 PM–Graduation
For those who are unable to attend, the Parents Meeting and Graduation are live streamed. Students may depart after graduation, although most students leave on Saturday morning.
