Guatemala
Guatemala
Teen Trip ages: 13-19
Region: Central America
Location: Joyabaj, Guatemala
Dates of involvement: June 18 - July 26, 2024
Ministry Focus: Work Projects, Local Evangelistic Outreaches, Cross Cultural Missions,
Guatemala stands out as a country blessed with breathtaking mountainous landscapes and a remarkable distinction—holding the highest number of volcanoes across Central America. This captivating nation offers a remarkable tapestry of rugged mountains and serene lakes.
Your upcoming journey with Send Me, a dynamic local ministry located in Joyabaj, presents an exciting opportunity to serve the K’iche’ people. As you embark on work projects and engage in evangelism within the area, your team is poised to make a significant impact, leaving an enduring mark on the lives of those you touch.
Estimated Project Expense: $ 3290 U.S. plus $30 Registration Fee
Once you reach your destination in Joyabaj, your main project is mixing and pouring a concrete driveway. Your host missionaries have a mobile medical clinic that is currently unable to reach the top of the mountain to provide medical assistance to the locals in that area because of the bad roads. Your team will have a huge impact as you help meet this need.
You'll also have opportunities to share the Gospel through drama and puppets with the K’iche’ people in the surrounding villages. The K’iche’ are a Mayan people indigenous to Guatemala.
Following Boot Camp, your team will travel from Orlando International Airport to Guatemala City, where you will be greeted by your missionary from Send Me. Once you have all of your bags you will travel by bus for several hours to Joyabaj.
During your stay in Joyabaj there will be opportunities to shop and barter at local markets for souvenirs. You will also have a day of sightseeing at an ancient Mayan ruins several hours from your location. Another sightseeing option that is available is spending the day visiting a beautiful lake several hours away.
To cap off the summer experience, teams will return to the Teen Missions base in Florida for a shared Debrief time with other teams. The debriefing experience is essential to our program for team members and leaders. During Debrief, the teams engage in different classes, allowing them to reflect on their summer. In addition, we focus on fellowship, sharing their experiences with the other teams, and become equipped to take what they have learned on the mission field back home to their churches, youth groups, schools and communities. In addition, we focus on fellowship, sharing summer experiences among the teams and preparing them spiritually, mentally, and emotionally for their return home.
Included in your team:
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Free Airport Shuttle from Orlando International Airport to Boot Camp
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Boot Camp Training Expenses (10 Days)
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Accommodation
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Meals in your project country
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Classes
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Literature pack
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Building materials for construction classes
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Team Travel Shirts
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Free Airport Shuttle from Boot Camp to Orlando International Airport
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Administration Costs
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Airfare and travel expenses to and from the Project Country
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Travel Insurance for individual team members and leaders
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Lodging during your stay in your project country
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Meals
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Work project - building materials
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Team sightseeing travel and expenses
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Travel expenses while in country
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Evangelism resources
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Airport Shuttle from Orlando International Airport to Debrief
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Debrief Expenses (4 days)
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Accommodations
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Meals
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Classes
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Literature resources
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Sightseeing Day during Debrief - travel, entry fee and lunch
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Free Airport Shuttle from Debrief to Orlando International Airport
Prices DO NOT include the application fee or any travel to Boot Camp and home from Merritt Island, Florida. All team member’s gear, clothing, passport, visas, immunizations, equipment deposits, air tax or levies, changes in exchange rates, personal expenses, spending money and any other items required are at the participant's expense.