Not quite. Think of us as a leadership laboratory where the "lab" happens to be the great outdoors and the "equipment" includes the Gospel and a good pair of hiking boots (or running shoes). We are a discipleship and leadership development program for young men in middle and high school. We use the Christian Service Brigade (CSB) model to build godly character through adventure, learning, and a healthy amount of activity.

Absolutely not. Whether you’re a seasoned trail-runner or someone whose idea of "roughing it" is a hotel without high-speed internet, there’s a place for you here. We teach the skills—everything from basic navigation to the kind of leadership that doesn’t require a megaphone. We’re more interested in your trajectory than your current ability to tie a perfect sheepshank.

We trade the GPS coordinates for the church fellowship hall most weeks. We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:50 to 8:50 p.m. at the EP Church of Annapolis. While our weekly meetings are the "base camp" where we do the heavy lifting of discipleship and skill-building, we head out into the actual wilderness for trips about once a month.

We aim to keep Battalion more affordable than a tank of gas. We are committed to making sure every young man can participate. For specific trip costs, it's best to reach out to the leadership team directly.

You can reach out to our team at AnnapolisEPBattalion@gmail.com or fill out the contact form on our website. You can also track our "movement in the field" by following us on Instagram at @aepbattalion.