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Mission Trips

Demonstrate Jesus’ love to people in need…

Jesus asked us to be His hands and feet to a world in need. He asked us to be “givers”, not “getters” (“For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many” Matthew 20:28).

On a Simply Youth Missions trip, you and your teenagers will demonstrate God’s love to elderly, disabled and disadvantaged people in real need of home repairs. Whether you are building a new porch or painting a house, you’ll have a great opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with your resident. Your practical acts of service will speak volumes as you serve…asking nothing in return.

And, you’ll see your teenagers transformed as their Christian faith deepens by “putting their faith in action”.

You don’t need to be skilled to participate…just have a willingness to serve. We’ll provide detailed project plans and skilled construction coaches to visit your project site…in case you need some guidance.

Project crews typically consist of small teams (5-6 teenagers with one or two adults) that work on the same project all week…helping you build meaningful relationships and experience the satisfaction of a completed job well done.

Even as you travel to your mission location, you can begin setting the stage for a great time of bonding within your youth group. And, after you arrive on Sunday, you’ll begin making new friends from other churches across the country. You’ll eat together…worship together…and create new favorite stories. You’ll lift the spirits of a community! All while you’ll have a great time!

Each person serves in an important role within their crew. One person leads crew devotions, another takes care of lunch, another directs the work…each exercising the gifts God has given them. There’s a good chance you and your young people will learn new skills, and we’ll help. Plus, we handle the logistics and details (even the cooking and cleaning) so you and your youth group can focus on growing in your faith. You’ll experience projects like...

Interior and exterior painting
Building or repairing porches and wheelchair ramps
Building or repairing steps
Weatherization and other home repairs

Your group will appreciate the daily programs and devotions. Along with up to 450 other people, you’ll experience high-impact, interactive programs with music, Scripture, video, drama, and hands-on activities...led by a trained youth ministry professional and a song leader. The programs are carefully designed by Simply Youth Missions and Group Workcamps to help your teenagers translate their service into a spiritual growth experience.

You’ll be well cared for with a trip Director, Program Leader, Song Leader, and up to 14 additional trained staff to handle project materials, project assignments, office, program multi-media, project site coaching…and more.

Decide now to make missions a vital part of your youth ministry. Registrations are first-come, first-serve, so register soon to get the location of your choice.

Additional Information:

You'll enjoy a 6-day adventure…arriving on Sunday afternoon and departing the following Saturday morning. Please plan on participating from start to finish.
With up to 450 people, expect a big-event feel. Up to 75 homes will be repaired during the week.
Project crews typically serve the same resident for the entire week, creating an environment where meaningful relationships develop. And, projects are designed to be completed during the week, allowing your teenagers to experience the satisfaction of a job well done.
You'll lodge at a school, college, church or other similar facility. Be prepared to sleep on classrooms floors, eat, and shower at the facility.
Enjoy hot breakfasts, picnic lunches, and hot suppers. And, we'll take care of the meals and facility cleanup for you.
You'll be given a half day to explore the area, please be prepared to purchase your evening meal on that day.
You and your group will make new friends while serving on project teams with people from other churches. Or, if you desire, we can keep you together with people from your own group.
Safety is priority #1. A minimum of 1 adult is required for every 5 teenagers. Power saws are used by adults only. Plus, you’ll have comprehensive safety training. And, all adults (staff and participants) 21+ are screened with formal background checks through a National Criminal Indicator Database.
Trips are for youth groups (minimum one adult and one teenager). Senior high trips are for ages 14-20…Junior/Senior trips for ages 12-20. Plan to bring at least one adult (age 21 or over) for every 5 teenagers. Adults serve on project teams with teenagers.
Additional adults (beyond the 5-to-1 ratio), may apply online for a staff position. If chosen as a volunteer staff member, your registration fee is waived.
Registration includes lodging, meals, construction materials and/or project supplies, a theme t-shirt, development of program and devotions, comprehensive project preparation and online leader manual, program supplies, Mission Handbook, project selection, project organization administration, staff, and unlimited customer support.
You’ll need to provide transportation for your group to and from your lodging location…and your vehicles will be used to provide daily transport back and forth from the project sites.
Be prepared to bring supplies such as ladders, painting supplies, and construction tools including circular saws, electric drills, hammers, etc.