Knott County, KY Site Information
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Knott County, KY
Mission Ready | Leadership Development + Service
Serve with humility, build with purpose, and reflect Christ’s love in rural Kentucky.
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?
Knott County, Kentucky is where some of the poorest people in America live. Students will serve with local churches to provide home-repair services, yard clean-ups, and hands-on help, as well as relational outreach and engagement with local children and families.
Lodging & Showers
Teams stay at a local host church in Garrett, KY:
- Group sleeping areas
- Fellowship space & kitchen
- Areas for worship and debriefs
- On-site parking for vans & buses
Facts About Knott County, KY
- Population: 14,250
- Demographics: 97.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.6% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.1% Asian
- Poverty: 25.9%
- Famous for: The largest elk herd east of the Mississippi River
What Students Will Experience
- One of the poorest regions in the U.S., with many families living in need.
- Meeting practical needs (home repair, cleaning/clearing, material support) in a very poor region.
- Planning and leading a ministry (either a traditional VBS or a Senior Center VBS!)
- Physical service combined with relational ministry.
- Spiritual growth: devotion, community, reliance on God, and faith
- Leadership development, personal growth, responsibility, and 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 (state parks, Sportsplex, 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:
Average temperature is 85 degrees. Rain is expected. Sunscreen is a must!
Team House:
A local church in Garrett, KY
Airport:
Blue Grass Airport in Lexington (LEX) (2 hours, 15 min)
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) (3 hours)
Van Rental:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car and most major car rental carriers
First Aid:
Please bring your own team first aid kit
