Florence, SC Site Information
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Florence, SC
Mission Ready | Leadership Development + Service
Let your light shine by serving neighbors and sharing Christ’s love in Florence.
Trip Type:
Mission Ready
Staff lead early in the week, gradually empowering students to lead meals, worksites, and a 3-day VBS
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Combined
Why Here?
Florence is located only 1.5 hours away from the bustling coastal cities of South Carolina, but offers a very different feel. Life seems to move a little slower here, and that’s refreshing.
Lodging & Showers
Teams stay at a local host church:
- Group sleeping areas
- Fellowship space & kitchen
- Areas for worship and debriefs
- On-site parking for vans & buses
Facts About Florence
- Population: 41,500 residents (~200,000 in the broader metropolitan area)
- Demographics: 47% African American, 46% White, 3% Hispanic/Latino, 2% Asian, 2% Other
- Poverty: 19%
- Famous for: the SC Pecan Festival held every Fall. Also known as “Magic City” or the “Gateway to the South” because it was the hub of three major rail lines
What Students Will Experience
- Â A sharp contrast between affluence and poverty.
- Bringing light and help directly where it’s desperately needed.
- Serving a real community with tangible needs—families living in poverty, homes in disrepair, and limited access to resources.
- Physical service projects combined with relational outreach and gospel ministry
- Planning and leading a ministry (either a traditional VBS or a Senior Center VBS!)
- Space to grow spiritually, develop leadership, and build community.
Spiritual Growth & Leadership Development Focus
Students will learn and grow in:
- Bible-study methods, prayer, and worship
- Leadership profiles and spiritual giftings
- Team building and collaboration
- Principles of leadership
- Leading in real ministry contexts
Typical Weekly Schedule
Day 1 – Sunday:
Arrive at site (4–6pm), settle in, dinner provided
Day 2 – Monday:
AM: Service Project | PM: Relational Outreach Prep
Day 3 – Tuesday:
AM: Service Project | PM: Relational Outreach
Day 4 – Wednesday:
AM: Service Project | PM: Relational Outreach
Day 5 – Thursday:
AM: Service Project | PM: Relational Outreach
Day 6 – Friday:
Team house clean up and pack in the morning. Team Adventure in the afternoon (beach, etc.) *Adventure cost + dinner out not included in trip price
Day 7 – Saturday:
Typical Daily Schedule
(Exact times and activities may vary)
7:00 AM
Breakfast & Devotions
8:00 AM
Individual Morning Devotions
9:00 AM
Work Project
12:00 PM
Lunch (on-site or packed)
2:00 PM
Student-led Ministry
6:00 PM
Dinner
7:30 PM
Team Time / Evening Programming
10:30 pm
Lights Out
Included in Every Trip
- Housing and 16 meals
- All project supplies and tools
- Student devotional journals
- On-trip certified LeaderTreks staff
- Pre-trip Leader Training
- Post-trip follow-up resources
Trip Highlights
- Hands-on service where students engage meaningfully in ministry.
- Challenging leadership development for students.
- Student-led Ministry developed by your own group.
- Team time, worship, and reflection built into the rhythm of the week.
- Pre- and post-trip training included
- Adventure Day built into your week
Logistics
Weather:
Temperatures average in the high 80s, low 90s during the summer months. It also rains frequently, and when it rains it usually pours. However, the rain usually drops the temperature slightly.
Team House:
A local church in Florence.
Airport:
Florence Regional Airport (FLO)
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (1 hour 40 min)
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (2 hours)
Van Rental:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car and most major car rental carriers
First Aid:
Please bring your own team first aid kit
