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:: Group Missions Trips (formerly Group Workcamps Foundation)
Full Description:
Home repair is just part of the story…
Your teenagers will share the love of Christ with people by performing much needed home repairs. They’ll serve as they’ve never served before. And, over six days, you’ll see your young people transformed—their Christian faith deepened.
You don't need to be a construction guru to have a satisfying experience. All you and your youth group need is a willingness to serve the elderly, disabled, or disadvantaged. Typically, you’ll work at a home in small teams (5-6 teenagers with one or two adults) helping someone who needs—and appreciates—your help.
From the moment your group arrives on Sunday afternoon, your teenagers will begin making new friends. You’ll eat together…worship together…and create new favorite stories. You’ll lift the spirits of a community! All while you’re having the time of your lives.
Everyone serves, each person in an important role. 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
At Challenge Workcamps, we’ve cranked up the difficulty of projects. There’s significant construction required at each worksite. To tackle this work your youth group should have prior Group Workcamps experience. Expect to find more challenging projects...trickier carpentry…even some roofs in need of repair.
You’ll applaud 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. All carefully designed by the youth ministry experts at Group Magazine (the most widely read youth ministry publication) to help you shape your teenagers’ service experience into a spiritual growth experience.
And, we’ve got you well-covered 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.
Plan now to challenge your youth this summer. Bring your group closer to Jesus at a Group Workcamp.
For Workcamp locations and detailed trip descriptions, search trip locations and choose “Workcamps" when choosing Type of Trip. Or call 1.800.385.4545 option 2.
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| Location Information: |
| Country(s): |
Canada, Puerto Rico, and United States
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| Region(s): |
Caribbean and Northern America
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| Other: |
You'll be given free time during your service week to see the area around your location. Take in the sights or explore the culture. Choose from over 50 locations! United States, Puerto Rico, Canada
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| Dates: |
| Start date: |
Customizable: Jun-Aug 2012
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| Length: |
1 week to 2 weeks
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| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: |
| Who: |
Elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals and families
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| People Group(s): |
All those in need
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| Religion/Beliefs: |
All
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| Training and Debriefing: |
| Pre-field Training: |
Yes
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| Post-field Debrief: |
Yes
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| Comments: |
Your youth group will receive precamp devotions and meeting agendas to best prepare your youth and adults for the exciting mission trip ahead. Post camp devotions will be made available as well.
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Relation of Opportunity to National Church
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Groups from many different Christian denominations gather to care for those in need and share their faith through service.
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| Finances: |
| Funds needed: |
Total : $399 - $469 (US)
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| Included in Cost: |
Lodging and Meals
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| Other: |
Included in registration fees outside of room & board:
• Project supplies or construction materials, and their delivery to project sites
• Camp T-shirt for each participant
• Inspirational, faith-building and fun evening programs and devotional materials from the youth experts of Group Magazine
• Comprehensive project preparation materials and Leader Manual development
• Program materials
• Trip selection, organization and administration by our professional staff, as well as coordination with local partners
• Highly trained mission-minded staff
Adults in excess of the “one adult participant for every five students” are welcome to attend. We would also encourage additional adults to apply for volunteer roles at camp. Registration fees are waived for volunteers and there are a variety of roles they may be gifted to serve in. Volunteers can find out more information and apply by calling 1.800.385.4545 (select option 4) or hitting our website at GroupWorkcamps.com.
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| Participant Information, Recommendations, Requirements: |
| Participant Age: |
Jr. High, Sr. High, and College
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| Eligible to Go: |
Groups [max size 400]
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| Education / Experience: |
No experience necessary! All you need is a willingness to serve people in need.
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| Languages: |
English
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| Other: |
• Churches register by group (minimum 1 adult and 1 youth) with a contact person identified, usually the youth worker.
• Groups must include at least one adult participant (age 21 or older) for every five students.
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| Application Information: |
| How to apply: |
Here are your three easy options for registering:
WEB: Register by filling out the secured online registration form—credit card required at GroupWorkcamps.com
MAIL: Print and fill out the PDF registration form (Adobe Acrobat required) off www.GroupWorkcamps.com and mail along with a deposit check to:
Group Cares, P.O. Box 275, Loveland, CO 80539
CALL: Call 1.800.385.4545, Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm (Mountain Standard Time) and use your credit card.
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| Application: |
link to application form
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| Other Information: |
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If these mission trip locations or dates do not fit into your mission plans, please check out your other service experience opportunities including community service and international service at www.GroupWorkcamps.com.
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Inquire Now
Contact Group Missions Trips (formerly Group Workcamps Foundation) about this mission trip:
We respect your privacy. The information you submit will be shared with the organization
coordinating the mission trip you are inquiring about. A record of your inquiry is kept for the coordinating
organization's reference and for customer service purposes. Should you opt-in for the ShortTermMissions.com
mailing list, your name and contact information will be stored with our email list provider.
We do not rent or share your information beyond what is described here. If you are under 13, please ask
for your parents’ permission before clicking “Send”.
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