Teen Summer Mission Trips
While some teenagers choose to spend the summer relaxing, others seek opportunities to help others and broaden their faith. Mission trips provide Christian teenagers with a chance to form new friendships, strengthen their beliefs and do charitable volunteer work. Selecting a summer mission trip is different for each teenager, depending on his particular time frame and interests. Some missions take place in the U.S. while others are overseas--but most share a focus on volunteering and outreach.
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Sierra Service Project
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High school students have the chance to make a difference in Honduras communities. The Sierra Service Project gives Christian teenagers of all ages the chance learn about a new culture and contribute their energy to a charitable cause. According to the Sierra Service Project's website, the non-profit organization focuses on building or repairing houses in communities throughout the United States and Honduras. Both junior high and senior high students can spend a summer working on home repair and construction. Teenagers from all Christian denominations are welcome to participate. The Sierra Service Project typically extends from late June to early August, with the chance to serve on week within this time frame. Each week costs $335 per participant in 2010 (which includes basic necessities, accommodations, T-shirts, and some health insurance). Supervision is provided for the teenagers working with the Sierra Service Project, and the focus is on building faith through charitable work.
Sierra Service Project
P.O. Box 992
Carmichael, CA 95609
916-488-6441
sierraserviceproject.org
Global Expeditions
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Teenagers can travel and immerse themselves in new cultures. Global Expeditions serves a variety of countries, giving teenagers the opportunity to travel during the summer while focusing on their religious beliefs and making a difference for global populations. Participate can choose between dozens of countries, including Japan, Ghana, Israel, Peru and Ireland. According to the Global Expedition website, the organization fully prepares teenage missionaries for their trips. Teenagers experience cultural immersion, and share their faith through means as diverse as drama, dance, or working with children. All countries have been evaluated for safety, according to the website. Trips are open to anyone 11 or older of any Christian denomination. The trips typically cost between $1,500 and $5,000 for an individual in 2010, and last for about one month during the summer.
Global Expeditions
P.O. Box 2000
Garden Valley, TX 75771
866-545-6239
globalexpeditions.com
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Elijah Generation Spiritual Boot Camp
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The Spiritual Boot Camp focuses on service in the United States. The Elijah Generation offers "boot camp" style summer mission trip in the United States, providing an option for teenagers who don't wish to travel internationally. The summer camp lasts one week during the summer and focuses on intensive training as well as hands-on experience and personal growth. According to the Spiritual Boot Camp website, high school students who join this summer mission trip have the opportunity to serve at soup kitchens, help at churches throughout the United States and evangelize. The focus is on Christian leadership, self-discipline and a deeper religious commitment. The boot camp typically takes place during the middle of summer, and costs $850 for each individual.
Spiritual Summer Boot Camp
602-404-9900
spiritualbootcamp.org
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