Group Mission Trips: Summer Workcamps
Overview
A faith-centered domestic mission trip program where youth groups serve in home repair work crews at community partner sites across the USA. Participants engage in projects such as porch/deck repair, wheelchair ramp construction, and painting while experiencing Bible-based spiritual programming.
At a glance
Sessions
Jun–Aug1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Multiple locations
Cost
<$500from $584
Entering grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Open enrollment; first-come, first-served basis. No skills required.
Application requirements
Age
Minimum 11 years old or entering 6th grade for Junior/Senior High trips; 14+ or entering 9th grade for Senior High trips
Transportation
Participants must provide own transportation to/from trip and daily to/from work sites
Tools and Supplies
Groups must bring painting/construction supplies, ladders, drills, and other specified tools
Bedding
Groups must bring twin-size air mattresses, pillows, sleeping bags/bedding
Adult-to-Youth Ratio
1 adult (21+) for every 5 youth (20 or under); at least one male and one female adult if group has both genders
Background Check
All participants 18+ must pass national background check (no older than 2 years from trip start)
Pastor Signature
Pastor signature required on screening form for all 18+ participants
Commitment
Groups must commit to entire week; late arrivals and early departures discouraged
Health Insurance
Personal health insurance recommended (not required); all health costs participant/parent responsibility
Cost & sessions
$584 per person includes lodging at local school facility, all meals except Wednesday dinner, site selection and project materials, Bible-based spiritual programs, trained staff, t-shirt, and mission handbook. $100 non-refundable deposit due by deadline based on registration timing; balance payable per schedule (no refunds after May 1).
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