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MAKE SUMMER 2015 THE MOSTTRANSFORMATIONAL YET
POWERFUL HOMEREPAIRTRIPS
STARTING AT $289
WWW.GROUPMISSIONTRIPS.COM
INSPIRING COMMUNITYSERVICE TRIPS
STARTING AT $219
LIFE-SHAPINGINTERNATIONALTRIPS
STARTING AT $625
2015 YOUTHMISSION TRIPSTRIPS STARTING AT $219
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Why We Exist / Statement of Faith 3
What We Offer 4
Overview 5
Explore the Map 6
Reframe / 2015 Theme 8
Hear From Youth Leaders 10
Top 3 Reasons to Do a Youth Mission Trip
Getting Approval From the People Who Matter Most
Why Partner With Group Mission Trips?
Home Repair Mission Tripspricing starts at $399 12
Weekend Home Repair Mission Tripspricing starts at $289 NEW! 19
Community Service Mission Tripspricing starts at $219 22
International Mission Tripspricing starts at $625 30
Puerto Rico 32 All Locations 34
We Have Your Back 40
Meet Our Team 42
Registration Form 43
WHATS INSIDETable of Contents
BUILD MEANINGFULRELATIONSHIPS ENCOUNTERJESUS
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WHY WE EXIST
STATEMENT OF FAITHWe believe the Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God. We believe there is one God, eternally existent
in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, in his virgin birth, in his
sinless life, in his death on the cross, in his bodily resurrection, in his ascension to the right hand of the Father,
and in his personal return. We believe people receive forgiveness of sin and eternal life through a relationship
with Jesus.
Group Mission Trips is the
Leading Provider of ChristianYouth Mission Trips.
We leverage over 35 years of expertise to guarantee well-
planned, stress-free mission tr ips for you. Group Mission rips
are designed to give you an opportunity to spend your time in
ministrynot organizing the details! Our experience in mission
trips helps us refine the process and eliminate the hassles of trip
planning. We take care of the details so you can focus on what
matters most: the spiritual g rowth of your students before, dur-
ing, and after the trip.
In 1976, Colorado sustained a catastrophic flood. Te
following year, Tom Schultz, founder of Group Publishing,
organized church youth groups from across the country to come
to Colorado and help rebuild the homes and lives of the flood vic-
tims. More than 30 0 teenagers and their youth leaders, just like
you, arrived in Colorado and worked on over 50 repair projects.
As a result, Group Ca res (formerly Group Workcamps Founda-
tion) was established as the nonprofit partner of Group Publish-
ing. Since then, over 300,000 mission trip par ticipants have
racked up more than 6 million volunteer hours serving people in
need.
Since that first event, one thing remains true: We strongly
believe in providing opportunities for teenagers to grow closer
to Jesus through serving others either in their own backyard or
halfway across the globe.
oday, Group Mission rips has grown and offers several unique
multi-day mission trip experiences that take place
in the spring, summer, and fall:
WEEK OF HOPEYouth build f riendships and meaningfu l connect ions whi le
caring for chi ldren and the elderly. Trough heartfelt experiences
and acts of kindness, youth share the love of Jesus and bring hope
to the lives they touch.
WORKCAMPS
Gear up for these high-energy, home-repair mission trips during
which youth work hard to improve the living situations of people
in need, while also bui lding strong relationships with friends and
youth leaders.
WEEKEND WORKCAMPSMobilize more adult volunteers and students than ever before
for a Jesus-centered mission experience. Te new Weekend
Workcamps are meaningful, cost-effective opport unities for your
youth ministry, creating the full impact of a cla ssic weeklong
Workcamp in only four days.
LIFETREE ADVENTURESWhether its your groups first time out of the country or youve
been serving internationally for years, Lifetree Adventures can
match you up with a meaningful experience for your group. From
building a new house for a poor family in Costa Rica, to traveling
on a riverboat in the Amazon and serv ing native villagers, our
expert mission planners have covered the details so your group
can have a safe, impactful international mission trip.
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WHAT WE OFFERWe have lots of incredible ways for you and your team to serve, and we want to help you understand all the
unique features of each opportunity. Heres a quick overview:
Week of Hope is packed with practical acts of love and service.
Teenagers build meaningful connections as they serve people
through local ministries and nonprofit organizations. Week of
Hope pricing starts at only $219; learn more on page 23.
With 15 worldwide locations and over 60 weeks to choose from,
Lifetree Adventures provides mission opportunities through
experiences designed for youth and adults. Trip pricing starts at
$625; learn more on page 31.
Teenagers come together for a life-changing week to serve
individuals and communities in need while building strong,
long-lasting relationships with their friends and youth leaders.
Workcamp pricing starts at $399; learn more on page 13.
Get the full impact of a weeklong Workcamp in a more affordable,
four-day mission experience! Weekend Workcamp prices start at
only $289; learn more on page 19.
NEWFOR
2015!
See ad on page 38 for more information
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PLAN NOWto give your students a powerful spiritual-
growth experience this summer!
CALL OUR GROUP MISSIONTRIPS ADVISORS AT877-768-9548 EXT 2OR VISIT
GROUPMISSIONTRIPS.COM
MEET YOUR ADVISORSOur team of advisors is dedicated to
answering all of your questions and
getting you set for the mission trip your
students will never forget. Learn more
about them on page 42.
VALUE-PACKEDEXPERIENCES INCLUDE: Organized and simple pre-planning. Most of the
prep work is done for youso you spend less time on
details and more time with your teenagers.
Spiritual growth.A Jesus-centered focus helps
students deepen their faith. Last year, 94% of youth
participants said they grew closer to God on their
Group Mission rip.
More fun than youve ever expected.
Opportunities for fun abound as your students travel,
work, hang out, worship, and meet new friends.
Unique, Jesus-centered worship programming.
Pre-tested with youth and leaders, these powerful
programs will have a lasting impact on all participants.
Team-building opportunities.We foster a great
ministry setting in which your students can forge
stronger friendships while they have a blast
serving together.
Mature, trained staff you can trust.Our leaders
are the best of the best and are passionate about helping
youth grow in their faith.
At Group Mission rips, we provide fun mission trips through
Workcamp, Week of Hope, and Lifetree Adventures that will impact
your students in a spiritually powerful way. Teyll grow closer together
as a group and, more importantly, closer to Jesus. We cannot wait
to come alongside you in fostering transformation in your students
through one of our mission experiences.
ROBIN HEIDI BRI BRENT
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Fort Collins
Austin
San Diego
Accident, MD
Buffalo, NY
Cedar Grove, WV
Charlotte, NY
Elizabethtown, PA
Green Bay, WI
Greenwood, SC
Hammond, IN
Hannibal, MO
Hastings, MIKeansburg, NJ
Lexington, NC
Mescalero, NM
Middletown, OH
Mifflinburg, PA
Millersville, MD
Mission, SD
Alaska
Belize
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Ocean View, DE
Parma, OH
Pocahontas, VA
Racine, WI
Red Lake, MN
Ripley, N
Roanoke, VA
Rushville, IN
Scranton, PA
Seth, WVSouthern Pines, NC
Spencer, NY
Springfield, IL
Sunbury, PA
eec Nos Pos, AZ
Waterloo, IA
Wintersville, OH
Austin, X
Charleston, SC
Cincinnati, OH
Fort Collins, CO
Grand Rapids, MI
Indianapolis, IN
Kenosha, WI
Manassas, VA
Minneapolis, MN
Nashville, N
Newark, NY
Orlando, FL
Pasadena, MD
Pittsburgh, PA
San Diego, CA
York, PA
Community Service Youth Mission rips Home Repair Youth Mission rips
Weekend Home Repair
Youth Mission rips
International Mission rips
Mescalero
Teec Nos Pos
WHERE DO
YOU WANT TOCHANGE LIVES?
Cle Elum
Mission
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Peru
Puerto Rico
w e e k e n d
Cle Elum, WA
Hurricane, WV
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Manassas
Pasadena
Newark
Kenosha
Nashville
Cincinnati
Grand Rapids
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Charleston
Orlando
York
Minneapolis
PUERTO RICO
CUBA
Racine
Hastings
Middletown
Wintersville
Green Bay
Rushville
Waterloo
Greenwood
Red Lake
Lexington
Southern Pines
Cedar Grove
Seth
Pocahontas
Hurricane
Roanoke
HannibalSpringfield
Hammond
Ripley
Accident
Elizabethtown
Parma
Charlotte
Buffalo
Spencer Sunbury
Scranton
Keansburg
Millersville
Ocean View
Miffl inburg
COSTA RICA
HONDURAS
ALASKA
PERU
ECUADOR
HAITI
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
GUATEMALA
BELIZE
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WEEK OF HOPE & WORKCAMPS 877-768-9548 EXT 2 LIFETREE ADVENTURES 800-747-2157
WITH JESUS AT A GROUP MISSION TRIP?
YOUTH GROUP DEVOTIONSEach evening, just before lights out, youll meet with
your kids to talk through the day. o debrief what
theyve experienced...what it taught them...and what itmeans in their walk with Jesus.
And youll have stories from your own day to share,
too, because on a Group Mission rip youre an active
participantnot an observer whos busy organizing the
next meal or scrambling for supplies.
CREW DEVOTIONSDuring the day, crews take a break at their worksites tosit, enjoy a quick bottle of cold water, and dig into what
the Bible says about the daily theme.
he Jesus-centered questions asked during Crew
Devotions do more than just challenge teenagers to
grow in their faith. hey also transform serving a
handicapped child or painting a porch from work into
worship.
THE EVENING PROGRAMShe Evening Program is an interactive worship
experience that is carefully craftedand field-
testedto ensure that your youth come faceto face with Jesus. hrough singing, dramas,
compelling video, and guided activities,
students make connections that prompt deep,
lasting growthgrowth theyll take with them
to live out back home.
Note: Additional post-trip resources also included
THE MORNING PROGRAMShese brief, wake-you-up gatherings focusstudents on Jesus and set expectations for
the day: that Jesus will be there...that theyll
serve him...and that great things wil l happen
expectations that Jesus is delighted to meet,
day after day.
DURING THEIR TRIP / 4 SPIRITUAL TOUCH-POINTS
Your teenagers will spend time with Jesus like never before. And they wont dread that time, because its woven into
the day through four spiritual touch-points that occur naturally, as if Jesus were simply part of the daywhich he is!
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YOUR STUDENTS WILLEXPERIENCE LIFE-CHANGINGSPIRITUAL GROWTH.
My kidsboth the youth group and my
biological kidshave experienced amazing
spiritual growth on mission trips, says Gregg
McCaslin, a veteran youth minister.
We think were going to do good things for
others, but the entire time God works on us, too.
YOULL SUPER-SIZERELATIONAL TIME WITH YOURGROUP.
Our mission trips have built-in relational time.
When you let a mission trip organizer handle the
details, youll experience the trip alongside your
kids.
All the organization is done, says youth pastor
Jill Wenker of her mission trip experiences with
TOP 3 REASONS TO DO A YOUTH MISSION TRIP
Group Workcamps. I can go through the week
with my kids rather than leading the camp.
YOULL SHIFT TO ASERVANT-FOCUSEDMINISTRY.
We first went on a mission trip in 2001 because
I had a small, floundering youth ministry, says
Wenker. A youth ministry friend told me, Youve
got to go to a Workcamp. Itll transform your
groupand it did.
Wenker says many of her students grew up in the
church and inherited their faith from parents
and Sunday school teachers. When kids go to a
Workcamp, their faith becomes their own, she
says. Kids get the message that Jesus died for
them, that God loves them, and that they can
share Gods love with the world.
3
2
1
CHURCH LEADERSIt may sound too good to be true, but youth
pastor Jill Wenker had zero problems getting
her pastor and church leaders on board with a Workcamp
mission trip.
I showed them the Workcamps video from Group
Mission rips, and that won them over, she says. I
stressed that safety is Groups priority, that adult vol-
unteers have to pass background checks, and that
experts go from site to site to make sure things are
going well. hats all it took.
Weve found thats all it usually takes, and were
happy to send you the same video that warmed the
hearts of Jills church leaders.
GETTING APPROVAL FROM THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER MOSTYouve seen the light! Youre all-in for taking your teenagers on a youth mission trip.
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WHY PARTNER WITH GROUP MISSION TRIPS?
NOBODY HAS DONE YOUTHMISSIONS LONGER.Weve learned a thing or two during our 38 years
of organizing youth mission trips, and it shows.
Everything is thought out from start to finish,
says associate pastor Adam Just.
hat means from the moment you decide to
pitch the idea of a mission trip to your students
and your church board, Groups experienced staff
is there for you with the tools you need to castvision, build enthusiasm, and raise funds. We
will a lso walk you through our online resources
for planning and registration, and set you up
with trip-focused devotions that wil l prepare
your teenagers for their experience.
NOBODY IS BETTER AT KEEPINGFIRST THINGS FIRST.Mission trips arent about fixing houses. Or cleaning
alleys. Or hugging orphan kids.
All that happens, but more important is the spiritual
growth of everyone involved. Group Mission rips goes
the extra mile to encourage that growth with
built-in compelling morning devotions, worksite
devotions, and powerful evening experiences. Plus,
you go home with ready-to-use sessions to debriefwhat your group experienced.
NOBODY GIVES YOU MORE FORYOUR MONEY.Ive talked with youth ministers who use cheaper
providers. All they get for their money is someone
lining up places to work. Group provides it all: support,
planning, programming, leadership, volunteers, and
lining up all the details. Its all done, and its done well,says Gregg McCaslin, a veteran youth minister. Heres
what veteran youth leaders have discovered about getting
all those people excited about a Group Mission rip...
With dozens of organizations lined up to help you organize a youth mission trip, why pick Group Mission Trips? Try these three reasons on for size
ADULT VOLUNTEERSheir big question was about
construction skills, says associate
pastor Adam Just. Once they understand there are
experts to help supervise repairs and that their role
is to be with the kids, theyre OK.
he good news: Well help you reassure your
adult volunteers by providing clear, detailed job
descriptions so they know what to expect...and just
how rewarding their week will be.
STUDENTShis one is easy: Simply ask.
Share the materials well give you with
your youth. Let them see how theyll change lives,
serve God, and make a difference in the lives of
specific people in specific ways.
You wont believe how fast your students catch the
vision. Were happy to send you the tools youll need
to cast the vision in your church. Call us today.
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1 MISSION.
34 CITIES13,000 ATTENDEES
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Workcamps are weeklong mission trips where your youth
group will work hard repairing homes for people in need,
while experiencing the amazing power of community to
accomplish Gods work.
Workcamps are high- energy and action-packed, yet
powerful and life-changing. he camps are BIG: Sometimes
upwards of 450 youth participate, creating lots of energy
and excitement throughout the entire week.
At Workcamps, teenagers come together to serve
individuals and communities while building strong, long-
lasting relationships with their friends and youth leaders.
In six short days, hundreds of students from youth groups
across the country repair and transform homesand
strengthen and transform their own faith.
One way their faith gets built is through daily challenges
to do something they may not have done before: painting a
house, using a chop saw or drill, or doing some other task
that can make students feel a little uncomfortable and
vulnerableexactly where Jesus can speak to them.
Workcamps began in 1977 as a home-repair project in
Loveland, Colorado, in response to the tragic flood of
the Big hompson River the previous year. In July 1976,
more than 12 inches of rain fell within three hours near
Estes Park, overflowing and f looding the river. Ultimately,the river became a raging wa ll of water that destroyed
hundreds of houses, washed away miles of roads, and
killed more than 140 peoplethe worst natural disaster in
Colorado history.
After that flood, hom Schultz, founder of Group
Publishing, asked church youth groups from across the
country to come to Colorado and help rebuild the homes
and lives of the floods victims. More than 300 youth and
their adult leaders responded, working on more than 50
home-repair projects.
And so the first Workcamps ex perience was born. hom
saw a dramatic cha nge in the hearts of youth and adults
serving the floods victims, and realized that the challenge
of helping others in need could ignite and strengthen the
Christian faith of teenagers and adults.
Since then, more than 300,000 people have participated
in a Group Mission rips exper iencelogging more than
6 mill ion volunteer hours. hese partic ipants have gained
a new understanding and deeper faith in Jesus by serving
others.
he mission opportunities keep growing, and the same
passion that prompted hom Schultz to launch the first
Workcamp continues to help teenagers from all different
Christian denominations grow closer to God and take on
the challenge of service by helping people in need.
urn the page to learn more about the incredible
Workcamp locations where your youth can ser ve next
summerand give your teenagers a Jesus-centeredsummer experience they ll never forget!
HOME REPAIRMISSION TRIPS STARTING AT $399
WORKCAMPSHO
MEREPAIR
MISSIONS
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Workcamps give youth groups a chance to serve people in need through home repair, basic
construction, and paintingbut students also build strong relationships with their friends and
youth leaders. Sometimes more than 450 teenagers participate in a camp, which fuels the enthusiasm
and excitement throughout the entire week!
TRANSFORMHOMES & LIVES
WORKCAMPSHOMEREPAIR
MISSIONS
Fresh paint keeps houses from rotting andbecoming unsafe.
FRESH COATS OF PAINT
Being a single mom with very limited resources, its amazing to have people
I dont know stop their lives, drive hundreds of miles, and come to help me.
Receiving help has been a great feeling, and it has come to me at a point where
my energy (faith, hope, belief) was close to empty. It was truly a gift to meet
the groups that have come together...Truly a gift to be proud of the home I live
in. I love that my kids experienced this, because of the overall accomplishment
that arose from the teamwork. Thank you for every effort, it was felt deeply.
SARAHTIOGA CENTERNY WORKCAMP 2014
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WORKCAMPSHO
MEREPAIR
MISSIONS
Dangerous steps are transformed into a safe
patio for families.
NEW, STURDY PORCHES
A safe wheelchair ramp gives a disabled
person the freedom to live life.
SAFE WHEELCHAIR RAMPS
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APPALACHIANAn Appalachian Workcamp experience provides your group the opportunity to serve and meet the real
needs of real peoplemany of whom feel neglected and cut off from the rest of the world.
When you think of Appalachia, you may think of coal mining, hills, a strong culture, and West Virginia.
All are true traits but do not completely represent the area known as Appalachia. his region of the
U.S. covers an area from New York to Mississippi and Alabama, and its blessed with abundant natural
resources. However, people in the region have dealt with a long struggle of serious poverty-related issues.
For instance, some areas of Appalachia still do not have a consistent source of electricity or water.
Regardless of the situations
they face, the people are proud
of their history, homes, andcommunities. Get to know
these people who are fiercely
loyal and committed to their
communities. Enjoy their deep
cultural connections and rich
historical roots. It will be an
unforgettable experience.
MEET SIGNIFICANT NEEDS
WORKCAMPSHOMEREPAIR
MISSIONS
Cedar Grove, WV July 511 $456
Seth, WV July 1218 $456
Pocahontas, VA July 1925 $456
Roanoke, VA July 26-Aug. 1 $456
LOCATIONS & PRICES
Weve been partnering with Appalachian and Native American communities for more than 30 years andstill have significant work to accomplish. In 2015, bring your teenagers and be a part of this special
service opportunity that will impact famil ies for generations.
Seth, WV July 1218 $456
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NATIVE AMERICANhis is the best domestic cross-cultural experience you can find.
One of the best things about taking your youth group on a mission trip is the opportunity for a cross-cultural
experience. And thats one of the benefits of a Workcamp experience on a Native American reservation. It
provides your youth group an amazing cross-cultural experience without ever having to leave the country.
You will see true need here. Our Native American reservations contain some of the worst poverty in America
with people living under conditions that rival those in the hird World. Some descendants of Americas first
citizens still live without running water or electricity. he work you do here will truly make a differencefor
both the people you serve and your kids lives.
Group Mission rips has been doing Workcamps on Native American reservations for decades. Our deep
relationships in these communities and with tribal leaders provide your group with an experience that you
will never forget. Its not just about repairing the home of a family. Its not only learning about a new culture
and history. Its not simply how your group will grow in their relationship with Jesus. Its about all of those
thingsin one amazing experience.
WORKCAMPSHO
MEREPAIR
MISSIONS
eec Nos Pos, AZ June 2127 $456
Red Lake, MN July 1925 $447
Mescalero, NM June 28July 4 $399
Mission, SD July 1218 $447
LOCATIONS & PRICES
Mission, SD July 1218 $447
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WORKCAMPSHOMEREPAIR
MISSIONS
SENIOR HIGH CAMPS
Lexington, NC June 2127 $456
Ripley, N July 511 $447
SOUTH
Green Bay, WI July 1218 $447
Hammond, IN June 2127 $447
Hannibal, MO July 511 $456
Hastings, MI July 1925 $447
Middletown, OH July 1218 $456
Parma, OH June 2127 $456
Racine, WI June 2127 $399
Rushville, IN July 511 $447
Waterloo, IA July 19-25 $447
MIDWEST
June 2127 $399Racine, WI
July 1218 $447Green Bay, WI
Accident, MD June 2127 $456
Buffalo, NY July 511 $464
Charlotte, NY July 26Aug 1 $464
Elizabethtown, PA July 26Aug 1 $464
Keansburg, NJ June 28July 4 $464
Millersville, MD July 511 $456
Ocean View, DE June 2127 $467
Scranton, PA June 28July 4 $467
Spencer, NY July 1925 $464
Sunbury, PA July 1218 $464
NORTHEAST
July 1925 $464
July 1218 $464
Spencer, NY
Sunbury, PA
June 2127 $467Ocean View, DE
June 28July 4 $464Keansburg, NJ
JR/SR HIGH CAMPSSpringfield, IL July 1218 $429
Wintersville, OH July 1925 $429
Greenwood, SC June 28July 4 $447
Southern Pines, NC July 1925 $456
Miff linburg, PA June 2127 $464 June 2127 $464Mifflinburg, PA
Springfield, IL July 1218 $429
NEW
DATE
S
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WEEK OF HOPE & WORKCAMPS 877-768-9548 EXT 2 LIFETREE ADVENTURES 800-747-2157
WORKCAMPSHO
MEREPAIR
MISSIONS
Cle Elum, WA June 2629 $289
Hurricane, WV July 1013 $289
WEEKEND WORKCAMPS JR/SR HIGH CAMPS
w e e k e n d
Mobilize more adult volunteers and students than ever before for a Jesus-centered mission experi-
ence. Te new Weekend Workcamps are meaningful, cost-effective opportunities for your youth
ministry, creating the full impact of a classic weeklong Workcamp in only 4 days.
NEWFOR
2015!
A TYPICAL FULL DAY AT A WEEKEND WORKCAMP
6:30 AM RISE AND SHINE
7:00 AM HOT BREAKFAST
7:30 AM MORNING PROGRAM
8:00 AM DEPART FOR PROJECTS
4:00 PM RETURN TO CAMP
5:00 PM DINNER
7:30 PM EVENING WORSHIP PROGRAM
9:00 PM YOUTH GROUP DEVOTIONS
11:00 PM LIGHTS OUT
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WHAT TO KNOW
Whats included in the registration fee?
We want your trip to be as easy on you as possible. hats
why we provide t he following so you dont have to:
Lodging during the week
All meal s, except for dinner on your free night
All supplies and project materials for each worksite
hemed -shirt for each participant
Bible-based, fun, faith-building programs
Comprehensive online Planning Center and project
preparation materials
Fundraising ideas and support
Worksite selection and organization
Unlimited customer support from professional and
courteous staff
Mission trip handbook for each participant (a
personal devotion book and guide for the week)
Comprehensive safety training
Access to SimplyYouthMinistrys OOLS, the
ultimate task ma nager for youth workers
Who can participate?
We offer trips for both junior high and senior h igh
students. Participants that are at least 12 years old or
entering 7th grade in the fal l of 2015 can attend a Jr/Sr
High Workcamp. Participants that are at least 14 years old
or entering 9th grade in t he fall of 2015 can attend a Senior
High Workcamp. No special skills are required.
How many adults should we bring?
Adults (age 21 a nd above) are a critical par t of the
experience because they help provide safety, relationships,
spiritual guidance, and discipline. Please bring a minimum
of one adult for every five youth.
How are crews organized?
A typical crew is a group of f ive young people and one
adult. Each crew usually includes participants from a
variety of churches so that they can meet new people. If
youd rather have your teenagers serve with your ow n
group members, call us and well g ladly accommodate your
request.
What about transportation?
You need to provide transportation for your group to and
from your mission trip. And during your mission trip, the
vehicles you bring will be used to provide daily transporta-
tion to and from project sites. If you intend to bring a large
bus, check with your trip advisor to be sure your trip loca-
tion can accommodate it.
Where do we stay?
Most lodging is in local schools or churches. Accommoda-
tions will include areas for groups to room together by
gender, a common eating area, and a program area.
What happens if the trip I want is full?
All trips a re fil led on a first-come, f irst-served basis, so
register early. However, if you register for a tr ip thats full,
well give you a choice: Join the waiting list for your first
choice, or register for your second-choice location. Call us.
Were eager to help!
WORKCAMPSHOMEREPAIR
MISSIONS
LEARN MORE BY CALLINGBRI,BRENT, ORHEIDIAT
877-768-9548 EXT 2
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We understand students in your ministry have a difficult time making up their minds about what they are
doing every summer. Our Payment Policy is designed to give you the most flexibility when reserving your
mission experience with Group Mission rips.
o make it easier for fundraising and record-keeping, weve broken your payment into three convenient steps:
PAYMENT POLICY
Payment 1:A nonrefundable deposit
($50 per person) is required at the time of
registration to reserve space on your trip.
Payment 2:50% of your
groups remaining balance
is due March 15, 2015.*
Payment 3:Your remaining
balance is due May 15, 2015.**
A TYPICAL WORKCAMP DAY
6:45 AM RISE AND SHINE7:00 AM HOT BREAKFAST
8:00 AM MORNING PROGRAM
8:30 AM DEPART FOR PROJECTS
3:30 PM RETURN TO CAMP
5:00 PM DINNER
7:30 PM EVENING WORSHIP PROGRAM9:00 PM YOUTH GROUP DEVOTIONS
9:30 PM FREE TIME
11:00 PM LIGHTS OUT
WORKCAMPSHO
MEREPAIR
MISSIONS
Workcamp has the perfect combination of hard work and faith-building.
The youth know they have done something worthwhile, and they havea chance to share their faith with peers in a safe and supportive
environment.
JUSTIN KELLYYOUTH LEADER INWHITE BEAR LAKE, MN
* Registration fees are in U.S. dollars and can be pa id by check, money order, or credit card.
** All payments are due, finalized, and nonrefundable by the May 15, 2015 payment date.
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1 MISSION.
16 CITIES8,000 ATTENDEES
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Four or five days of service. A lifetime of rewards.
Week of Hope is an affordable summer mission trippacked with practical acts of love and service. Your
students will build meaningful connections as they
serve people through local ministries and nonprofit
organizations.
Teenagers will learn Christ-like empathy and compassion
for others as they meet the spiritual, physical, and
emotional needs of disadvantaged children, youth, and
adults. As students serve in the name of Jesus, theyll
develop friendships with the people being served,
with teenagers on other teams, with members of their
own youth group, and, most importantly, with Jesus.
Denominational differences disappear as like-minded
youth work together for a common purpose. Its awesome
to watch!
Week of Hope meets the needs of all age groups
wherever those needs exist. Projects might include:
Providing meals to the homeless
Tutoring poor or struggling children
Helping to lead a day camp for kids
Organizing a home or sprucing up a dilapidated home
Painting a room or deep-cleaning a home
Working with disabled children
Sharing stories with a lonely elderly person in an
assisted-living facility
Your teams acts of kindness will mean the world to the
people you serve. But the impact on your students wi ll go
even deeper. Spiritual growth is a top priority at all of our
camps, and through meaningful worship and devotions,
the lessons learned will take root in the hearts of your
youth.
Each day students will enjoy meaningful worship and
devotion times, plus opportunities for personal devotions.
Theyll spend time together and connect more deeply with
Jesus. Programs are led by a well-trained staffbut you
and your youth will have the chance to serve by leading
parts of each worship program. (Feel free to bring guitars,
drums, harmonicas, banjos, and great voices!) Along
with the worship times, youth are able to serve otherparticipants by preparing meals and cleaning the lodging
facility daily.
Turn the page and take a closer look at this years Week
of Hope mission trips. Your group will be immersed in
the experience of being others-directed instead of
self-directed, and challenged to live as Jesus didin
authentic, sacrificial relationships.
WEEKOFHOPECOMM
UNITYSERVICETRIPS
COMMUNITY SERVICEMISSION TRIPS STARTING AT $219
We are especially excited to announce improvements to the Week of
Hope program (see detailed improvements on page 29 ). We are
working to ensure what we promise to every church that attends Week
of Hopean excellent youth mission trip.
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SERVING A COMMUNITY
At Week of Hope, campers provide helping hands to local nonprofit ministries. Your group may
serve meals to the homeless, work with disabled children, or share stories with a lonely elderly
person. Whatever role your students fill, their service will be felt in the community and will be
a shining example of Jesus love.
DAY CAMP PROGRAMSPlay games with children and send the affirming
message that they matter.
NURSING HOMESServe the forgotten in long-term nursing care
facilities.
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WEEK OF HOPE & WORKCAMPS 877-768-9548 EXT 2 LIFETREE ADVENTURES 800-747-2157
community service youth mission trips
HOMELESS SHELTERSServe hundreds of hungry homeless folks.
RECOVERY PROGRAMSServe nonprofit agencies that couldnt operate
without your help.
ASSISTED-LIVINGFACILITIES
Give attention and love to
children with disabilities.
Weekofhope
communityservice
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WEEKOFHOPECOMMUNITYSERVICETRIPS
DESIGNED FOR PRETEENS
PRETEEN 4TH6THGRADERS
Preteen Week of Hope is a great mission experience that your 10- to 12-year-old students will never
forget! Helping younger students explore their faith is one of the most important and fulfilling
responsibilities you have as a leader. Research suggests that by the time kids are 13, their basic value
systems are set for life. We created
Preteen Week of Hope trips to
respond directly to this aspect of
your ministry.
Over my long ministry career of working with preteens, Ive seen serviceprojects and mission trips change thousands of young lives. hats why I
was so excited when the team at Group Mission rips called and asked me to
help them redesign their preteen experience. ogether, I think weve created
something special for your students.
KURT JOHNSTONSTUDENT MINISTRIES PASTOR, SADDLEBACK CHURCH
San Diego, CA June 2125 $219
Fort Collins, CO June 1418 $249
Orlando, FL July 1216 $219
Pasadena, MD June 2125 $249
Minneapolis, MN June 28July 2 $236
York, PA July 1216 $246
Charleston, SC July 59 $246
Austin, X July 1923 $246
Kenosha, WI July 2630 $236
LOCATIONS & PRICES
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WEEK OF HOPE & WORKCAMPS 877-768-9548 EXT 2 LIFETREE ADVENTURES 800-747-2157
community service youth mission trips
WEEKOFHOPECOMM
UNITYSERVICETRIPS
JR/SR HIGHYour students will build meaningful connections as they serve people
through local ministries and nonprofit organizations. But the impact
on your students will go even deeper, as they will experience Christ-like
empathy and compassion first-hand.
LOVE OTHERS INPRACTICAL WAYS
June 14 - 19
June 21 - 26
June 28 - July 3
July 5 - 10
July 12 - 17
July 19 - 24
July 26 - 31
Most Week ofHope locations
are offered these
seven weeks:Fort Collins, CO $269
San Diego, CA $239
WEST
Cincinnati, OH $256
Grand Rapids, MI $266Indianapolis, IN $266
Kenosha, WI $256
Minneapolis, MN $256
MIDWEST
Manassas, VA $266
Newark, NY $266
Pasadena, MD $269
Pittsburgh, PA $266
York, PA $266
NORTHEAST
Austin, X $266
Charleston, SC $266
Nashville, N $266
Orlando, FL $239
SOUTH
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Whats included in the registration fee?We want your trip to be as easy on you as pos-
sible. We provide the following so you dont have
to:
Lodging during the week
All meals, except for dinner on your
free night
All supplies and project materials foreach worksite
-shirt for each participant
Bible-based, fun, faith-building programs
Highly trained, mission-minded staff
Comprehensive online Planning Center andproject preparation materials
Fundraising ideas and support
Site selection and organization
Unlimited customer support from
professional and courteous staff
Mission trip handbook for each participant (apersonal devotion book and guide for the week)
Access to Simply Youth Ministrys OOLS,
the ultimate task manager for youth workers
Who can participate?
We offer trips for preteen, junior high, and senior
high students. For preteen trips, participants
must be at least 10 years old or entering the fifthgrade in the fall of 2015. For junior/senior high
trips, participants must be at least 12 years old or
entering the seventh grade in the fall of 2015.
How many adults should we bring?Adults (age 21 and above) are a critical part of
the experience because they help provide safety,
relationships, spiritual guidance, and discipline.
Please bring a minimum of one adult for every
five youth.
How are crews organized?
A typical crew is a group of five young people
and one adult. Each crew usually includes partici-
pants from a variety of churches so that they can
meet new people. If youd rather have your teen-
agers serve with your own group members, call
us and well gladly accommodate your request.
What about transportation?
You need to provide transportation for your
group to and from your mission trip. During the
week, the vehicles you bring will be used for daily
transportation to and from project sites.
Where do we stay?
Most lodging is in local churches or schools. Ac-commodations will include areas for groups to
room together by gender, a common eating area,
and a program area.
What happens if the trip I want is full?
All tr ips are fil led on a first-come, first-served
basis, so register early. However, if you register
for a trip thats full, well give you a choice: Join
the waiting list for your first choice, or register
for your second-choice location.
Call us. Were eager to help!
WHAT TO KNOWcommunity service youth mission trips
WEEKOFHOPECOMMUNITYSERVICETRIPS
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Weekofhopecom
munityservice
WHATS NEW IN 2015?
A TYPICAL DAY AT WEEK OF HOPE
WEEKOFHOPECOMM
UNITYSERVICETRIPS
6:45 AM RISE AND SHINE
7:00 AM HOT BREAKFAST
8:00 AM MORNING PROGRAM
8:30 AM DEPART FOR PROJECTS
3:30 PM RETURN TO CAMP
5:30 PM DINNER
7:30 PM EVENING WORSHIP PROGRAM
9:00 PM YOUTH GROUP DEVOTIONS
9:30 PM FREE TIME
11:00 PM LIGHTS OUT
TIFFANY TAYLORCHILDRENS PASTORCOMMERCE CITY, CO
I am bringing a group to a Week of Hope this summer because plugging
teens into missions is such a reward. Seeing them bond with each other
and connect with Jesus all while serving others is an amazing way to get
their feet wet and give them a passion and heart for others.
NEW! STAFF:Week of Hope will now have a leadership team of three summer staff assigned to each commu-nity for the entire summer (as opposed to two summer staff in past years). his will allow our staff to better
focus on you and your groups experience.
NEW! PARTNERS:We are strengthening our relationships with community partners so that each service loca-tion provides relational and challenging service opportunities that sustain positive impact in the community.
NEW! LODGING:We redoubled our efforts to provide safe, clean, and welcoming lodging facilities for everylocation.
NEW! FOOD:We are making changes to breakfast and lunch to ensure better quality and variety.
We understand students in your ministry have a difficult time making up their minds about what they are
doing every summer. Our Payment Policy is designed to give you the most flexibility when reserving your
mission experience with Group Mission rips.
o make it easier for fundraising and record-keeping, weve broken your payment into three convenient steps:
PAYMENT POLICY
Payment 1:A nonrefundable deposit
($50 per person) is required at the time of
registration to reserve space on your trip.
Payment 2:50% of your
groups remaining balance
is due March 15, 2015.*
Payment 3:Your remaining
balance is due May 15, 2015.**
* Registration fees are in U.S. dollars and can be pa id by check, money order, or credit card.
** All payments are due, finalized, and nonrefundable by the May 15, 2015 payment date.
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42 ADVENTURES1,500 TRAVELERS
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Wed like to introduce you to Lifetree Adventures
by getting to know you.
Are you a person with a heart to serve and a desire
to make your life count? Someone who wants to
serve internationally, but needs to know that your
efforts will make an impact long after you leave?
Do you want to grow in your ability to serve Jesus
in other cultures and learn to pass that ski ll on to
others?
If the answers to any of those questions resonate
with you, a Lifetree Adventure might be the perfect
match for your next mission experience.
Some mission efforts focus on helping the poor;others concentrate on the personal spiritual growth
that occurs in the life of a participant. At Lifetree
Adventures, our focus is on both. Weve partnered
with tenured ministries that are rooted in the
countries we serve. As youre reading this, they are
passionately serving and loving their neighbors,
working to meet physical and spiritual needs in
Jesus name. When we arrive, we come alongside
their efforts. Because of these trusted, established
partnerships, you can know that your week of
service is truly helpful.
Our teamboth local and abroadhas carefully
crafted the week, the conversations, and the
entire experience in a way that helps you grow in
your faith. hrough guided discussions, candid
conversations, and a participant journal that are
all created by international missions experts, your
relationship with Jesus and understanding of whathe can do in and through you will never be the
same.
New this year, weve created five mission events
that are exclusively Youth Group Only. Designed
by Group Mission rips, these trips will have a
similar heartbeat and programming of a Workcamp
or Week of Hope, but will have the international
expertise of Lifetree Adventures. We are launching
these weeks with the youth leader in mind: We take
care of all the details of the trip so you can have an
incredible time of ministry and connection with
your students. Look for the label Youth Group
Only to find out more about these options. As
always, any of the other Lifetree Adventures trips
are for all ages, from 7 to 97 and beyond. Families,
youth groups, individuals, college studentsall are
welcome.
Weve taken thousands of people on mission trips
abroad, and weve seen Jesus do amazing things
both in and through the goers who take that extra
step of faith to go beyond their own borders. Welook forward to locking arms with you, your group,
and the Savior for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
INTERNATIONALMISSION TRIPS STARTING AT $625
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LIFETREEADVENTURES
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PUERTO RICOPuerto Rico has been a Commonwealth of the United
States since 1898, and many people travel there every
year to enjoy all the beauty the island has to offer. What
most people dont know is that Puerto Rico is in a dire
economic state. Political and economic factors have led
many of the most educated Puerto Rican citizens to
head to the United States for more opportunities and
better jobs. heir poverty rate is almost double that of
Mississippi, the poorest state in the United States. he
elderly and uneducated are left to try and make a life
with little opportunities.
Lifetree Adventures has created a unique opportunity to bring hope
to the island. Weve rallied the local churches in Puerto Rico to reach
out to their neighbors. Weve locked arms with the local municipal
offices, to help those who need it most. Weve mobilized thousands
of people just like you, to travel there and make a difference. Your
team will see life and poverty in another culture, and their hearts
will be moved as they share the love of Jesus with the warm Puerto
Rican people. Each night, well share in God Sightings as a group tohear about what God is doing in and through your team and others.
Also, nightly programming will include games and scheduled devotional times for you and your group to go
deeper with Jesus.
We know the impact that international service has on the people that go. Given our strong partnerships
there, you can know that the love and work you share in Puerto Rico will continue long after you leave. Also,
because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, passports are not needed to travel there, and there are no immuniza-
tion requirements for your group. Check out the dates and availability we have and let us know how we can
help prepare you for an amazing week of service in beautiful Puerto Rico.
LIFETREEADVENTUR
ESINTERNATIONALTR
IPS
FEATURED LOCATION
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LIFETREEADVENTURES
INTERNATIONALTRIPS
Our standard international trips that bring all generations together
for a week of serving those in need and growing in faith. Individuals,
families, youth groups, adult groups, college students, anyone...
March 7 - 14 Cayey
March 14 - 21 Ponce
June 13 - 20 Cayey
June 20 - 27 Cayey
July 11 - 18 Cayey, Ponce, & **Juana Diaz
July 18 - 25 Cayey & **Ponce
August 1 - 8 Juana Diaz
PUERTO RICO$625*
*Price does not include airfare.
* * Indicates trips that are specifically designed for youth groups; How-ever, the rest of the trips also welcome youth groups in addition to
people of all ages.
I would tell a friend that the experience of serving in Puerto Rico was wonderful, meaningful, faith-
deepening and gave me optimism for the future of this generation. My favorite part of the mission trip
was working with people from other groups and sharing stories of our faith.
JOSEPH BERLINPUERTO RICO PARTICIPANTJUNE 2014
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2015 LOCATIONS & DATES
LIFETREEADVENTUR
ESINTERNATIONALTR
IPS
ECUADOR
$899*
June 20 - 27
*Price does not include airfare.
**Indicates trips that are specifically designed for youth groups; However, the rest of the trips also wel-
come youth groups in addition to people of all ages.
ONE-OF-A-KIND GLOBAL MISSIONS EXPER
BELIZE
$799*
June 13 - 20
July 25 - August 1
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
$799*
June 13 - 20
July 11 - 18**
ALASKA
$799*
July 11 - 18
July 25 - August 1July 25 - August 1
COSTA RICA
$899*
March 7 - 14 San Jos
March 14 - 21 Grano de Oro
June 13 - 20 NosaraJune 20 - 27 Nosara**
July 11 - 18 San Jos
July 18 - 25 Grano de Oro
July 25 - August 1 San Jos
July 11 - 18 San Jos
July 18 - 25 Grano de Oro
CUBA
$1299*
March 14 - 21
June 13 - 20
July 18 - 25
October 3 - 10
July 18 - 25
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LIFETREEADVENTURES
INTERNATIONALTRIPS
Our standard international trips that bring all generations together
for a week of serving those in need and growing in faith. Individuals,
families, youth groups, adult groups, college students, anyone...
HONDURAS
$899*
March 7 - 14
June 13 - 20
July 11 - 18
PUERTO RICO
$625*
March 7 - 14 Cayey
March 14 - 21 Ponce
June 13 - 20 Cayey
June 20 - 27 Cayey
July 11 - 18 Cayey, Ponce, & **Juana Diaz
July 18 - 25 Cayey & **Ponce
August 1 - 8 Juana Diaz
IENCE DESIGNED TO GROW YOUR FAITH
GUATEMALA
$899*
June 13 - 20
August 1 - 8
HAITI
$799*
June 13 - 20 Gressier
June 20 - 27 Cap Haitien**
July 11 - 18 Cap Haitien
July 11 - 18 Gressier
June 20 - 27 Cap Haitien**
July 11 - 18 Gressier
PERU
$1299*
March 7 - 13
June 13 - 20
June 27 - July 3
July 11 - 17
July 18 - 24
August 1 - 7
October 10 -16
August 1 - 7
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SATURDAY:TRAVEL TO YOUR DESTINATIONCITY AND TRANSFER TO YOURLODGING FOR THE FIRST NIGHT
SUNDAY:EXPERIENCE WORSHIP IN ADIFFERENT CULTURE AND GET TOKNOW THE MINISTRY PARTNER
MONDAY:BEGIN SERVICE PROJECTS
TUESDAY:CONTINUE TO SERVE
WEDNESDAY:FREE DAY TO EXPLORE THELOCAL AREA
THURSDAY:KEEP SERVING
FRIDAY:COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT
SATURDAY:JOURNEY HOME
LIFETREEADVENTUR
ESINTERNATIONALTR
IPS
SAMPLE ITINERARY
A Life-Changing Missions Experience
I had so much fun in India! It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all six of my family members to be able to do
together. Lifetree Adventures made each day so great! hey picked us up at the airport and had meals and trans-
portation and hotels all pre-arranged so we didnt have to worry about anything. here were about 28 people on
our team, and they were al l so nice to us. We divided up into teams to minister to different slums each day.
he kids we met in the slums were amazing. hey were so poor, but so happy. hey loved having us v isit them. And
I loved holding the skinny, malnourished babies and praying over them as they slept in my arms. I loved playing
games with the older kids and teaching them English or just coloring with them in the Lifetree Adventure coloringbooks. hey were so excited about the simple coloring book and crayons
we passed out.
I was really impressed by the local pastors who reach out to the people in
the slums day after day meeting practical needs, like passing out blan-
kets and sweaters, and also teaching them about Jesus. We visited one
slum where no one had accepted Christ yet and the people were wi ld and
disrespectful, but people in the other slums who the local pastors had
been working with were kind, respectful, and eager to learn more. It was
amazing to see the difference.
I had such an amazing time with Lifetree Adventures getting to know
the other volunteers in our group, ministering to the precious kids,
and seeing so many beautiful places. I wish I could go back next year
and say hello to all the chi ldren there. hey truly touched my heart.
After being in India, I came home with a whole new appreciation
for my life and a new sensitivity to the needs of others around me and
around the world. I also went home with a stronger relationship with not
only my family, but with the Lord.
Sofie Rovenstein, 14 years old, India 2013
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How do I book my mission trip with Lifetree Adventures?
Just call any one of our expert mission trip advisors at
800-747-2157.
Is airfare from North America included in the
Lifetree Adventures price?
No, the Lifetree Adventures price does NO include
airfare from North America. In-country transportation is
provided in the trip price. In Peru, our price includes the
airfare from Lima to Puca llpa. In Cuba, our price includes
charter flight airfare from Miami to Havana.
What travel documentation do I need?
All U.S. cit izens need a valid passport to enter a foreign
country and return to the United States. It must be valid
six months beyond your intended stay and have 1-2 blank
pages remaining. A passport is not required for trips to
Puerto Rico and Alaska.
Visas are not required for most tr ips. For fu ll infor mation,
please ask your mission trip planner at time of booking.
Is there an age requirement?
Our trips are family-fr iendly, so, in most cases, kids can
serve along with adults. Contact Robin for more specific
age requirements by location.
Whats your policy on deposits, payments,
and cancellations?
o reserve space on a trip, a nonrefundable $100 deposit
is due when you register. Final payment is due 60 days
before departure. Please visit our website for complete
details of our cancellation policy.
Are all meals included in the cost?
Most meals are covered as par t of your registration. Pleasesee the detailed itinerary of your Lifetree Adventures trip
for any exceptions.
How strenuous are the activities?
While some adventures are more physically strenuous
than others, most Lifetree Adventures trips wi ll include at
least four 8-hour service days in hot and humid environ-
ments. eam members should feel comfortable spending
multiple days working outdoors and standing most of that
time. emperatures may be hot and humid, so youll want
to wear cool clothing and a hat, a nd drink plenty of water.
Service projects consist primar ily of construction work,
but some trips include ways to help that arent as physi-
cally strenuous. Youll have the chance to work at the level
of physical exertion w ith which youre comfortable.
What types of meals are served?
Most meals will be provided by our ministry partners,
who have been carefully trained to prepare safe and nutri-
tious meals for our teams.
Are the trips safe?
he safety of your group is a top priority for us, as were
sure it is for you. In all the areas we serve, we take extra
precautions to make sure your group is as safe as they can
possibly be. Guided by our local, exper ienced ministry
staff partners, we avoid situations that are inherentlydangerous. Were also proactive by choosing lodging facili-
ties and transportation that are safe and reliable. If you
have specific safety-related questions about a particular
location, your mission trip planner will be gl ad to talk
with you about those specifics.
Are tips included in the cost?
Lifetree Adventures covers gratuities for all included
meals and activities, such as tips for porters, housekeep-
ers, drivers, activity providers, local experts, and dining
room staff.
WHAT TO KNOW
LIFETREEADVENTURES
INTERNATIONALTRIPS
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THE UltimateSERVICE AND
LEADERSHIP CAMP EXPERIENCEFOR TEENAGERS
Learn more and request a catalog at camplifetree.com
or call us at 866-276-5921 .
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At Camp Lifetree, 14- to 18-year-olds will be encouraged to step into the fullness of
who God created them to be.
SERVE
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away with a Certificate of
Completion highlighting
service hours completed and
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they possess.
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5. MISSIONSFUNDRAISINGE-BOOK
11 FREE RESOURCES!
From phone calls from your Mission rip Advisor to downloadable resources to help with fundraisingand trip logistics, weve thought through it all. Join us this summer and youll get the following:
WE HAVE YOUR BACK
1. LIVE: REFRAME
4-week pre-trip small-group curriculum
hese engaging lessons will give your teenagers
a fresh perspective on who Jesus truly is. heyll
discover ways Jesus reframes
our perspective of his presence
how we define his hand at work
our circumstances
a life beyond the immediate
3. ONLINEPLANNING TOOLBuilt to take the stress out
of planning
2. PRE-WRITTENLETTER TO PARENTSShowcasing the value
of missions
4. RESOURCES TORECRUIT YOUTHAND ADULTS
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Dont let fundraising deter you from life-changing
mission experiences. ony Myles offers valuable
wisdom and helpful tips for effective fundraising
that wont make you want to run away and quit.
Event ideas, organizational advice, and proven
methods are all inside the Missions Fundraising
E-book!
DOWNLOAD AT HTTP://BIT.LY/FUNDRAISINGEBOOK
10. 3 STEPS TO GAIN THESUPPORT OF ADULT LEADERSHIP
11. TIPS TO GETTING YOUTH TOSAY YES TO SERVICE
7. CHURCHLEADERSHIP
MEETING AGENDAested by senior pastors
6. THE BESTPAYMENT PLAN INTHE BUSINESS!
8. PERSONALTENURED ADVISORSo walk you through your trip
9. A TESTED PARENT SUPPORTMEETING AGENDA
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MEET OUR TEAM
The Group Mission Trips team and our partner team at Simply Youth Ministry work closely
together and form a collection of superhero support. Were here to serve you.
WE LOVE SERVING YOUTH WORKERS!
Visit www.camplifetree.com for more information
We understand students in your ministry have a difficult time making up their minds about what they are
doing every summer. Our Payment Policy is designed to give you the most flexibility when reserving your
mission experience with Group Mission rips.
o make it easier for fundraising and record-keeping, weve broken your payment into three convenient steps:
PAYMENT POLICY
Payment 1:A nonrefundable deposit
($50 per person) is required at the time of
registration to reserve space on your trip.
Payment 2:50% of your
groups remaining balance
is due March 15, 2015.*
Payment 3:Your remaining
balance is due May 15, 2015.**
* Registration fees are in U.S. dollars and can be pa id by check, money order, or credit card.
** All payments are due, finalized, and nonrefundable by the May 15, 2015 payment date.
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WEEK OF HOPE & WORKCAMPS 877-768-9548 EXT 2 LIFETREE ADVENTURES 800-747-2157
REGISTER NOW!
Here are your three easy options for registering:
Call 877.768.9548 EXT 2
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
(Mountain Time)
For International trips:
Call 800.747.2157
Register with your credit card
on: GroupMissionTrips.com
For International trips:
LifetreeAdventures.com
Fill out the registration form and
mail with a deposit check to:
Group Cares
1515 Cascade Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
Starting October 31, 2014, a $50 nonrefundable deposit is required from each participant. Deposits are non-transferable to camp balances. Please only register the number of
partici pants that you intend to bring. However, you can add more participa nts until the camp reaches its capacity by calling your Registration Team 1-877-768-9548, option 2.
CHOOSE A GROUP MISSION TRIP
[ ] Workcamps [ ] Week of Hope [ ] Lifetree Adventures
SELECT YOUR MISSION TRIP
First Option Date Fee
Second Option Date Fee
RESERVE SPACE
Please register a minimum of 1 adult for every 5
students. If you register both males and females,
sign up at least 1 adult male and 1 adult female.
PRIMARY CONTACT
Name
Please Send Correspondence to: [ ] My Church [ ] My Home
Address
City State Zip
Daytime Phone Email Address
CHURCH INFORMATION
Church Name
[ ] My church has attended a previous
Group Mission Trip
CHECK YOUR PAYMENTOPTION BELOW
[ ] Check Enclosed to Group Cares $
Check #/MO #
[ ] Please contact me for my credit card
information to nalize my registration.Space for participants under age 21
+Space for adult participants
=Total registered participants
321
SIGN UP NOW AND CHALLENGE YOUR TEENAGERS
WITH A WEEK OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND FUN!
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GIVE YOUR STUDENTS A JESUS-CENTEREDEXPERIENCE THEYLL NEVER FORGET.
GROUP MISSION TRIPS
c/o Group Cares
1515 Cascade Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
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