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Youth Missions Trips That Shape Leaders

This isn’t a trip. It’s a turning point.

LeaderTreks Youth Mission Trips push students into real ministry where faith becomes action and leaders are formed.They don’t come home entertained.They come home changed—ready to lead and make an impact.

Planning a mission trip is a logistical nightmare.
You deserve a partner that’s in it with you.

We love Jesus, and we love his church. And we’re passionate about youth groups taking the Good News into all the world. Like you, we wholeheartedly believe in what God does in and through students on mission trips. At LeaderTreks, we’ve been walking with churches for years, and we’d love to partner with you. Book a call today and let’s start planning your mission trip together!

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Energize your youth group with a LeaderTreks Trip

Overcome Apathy

Grow your students by giving them a chance to serve a new community

Inspire Unity

Unite your students by providing them with a powerful shared experience

Stop Worrying

Spend more time with students and less time worrying about trip logistics

We understand that your youth mission trip is a catalyst for year-round ministry.

That’s why for the last three decades we’ve been leading trips that meet your students’ needs AND serve local and long-term ministries in the community.

Here’s What You’ll Experience

We Get To Know Your Expectations

Schedule a call and tell us all about your must-haves and your can’t-haves

We Find The Best Mission Trip For Your Group

Count on us to get you the right trip program at the best site for your students

We Prepare Your Team For Impact

Our staff communicate with you every step of the way to set you up for a great mission trip

Choose From 12 Trip Locations in 2026

From $595

Dayton, OH

From $595

Knoxville, TN

From $525

Austin, TX

From $525

Chicago, IL

From $525

Kansas City, MO

From $525

Memphis, TN

From $525

Milwaukee, WI

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The LeaderTreks Difference

How We Partner With You

We only partner with one youth group at a time. We help tailor the trip to your group.

Our staff are youth ministry specialists, and they care deeply about your students’ development.

Your students will rub shoulders with ministry visionaries and tackle real projects that meet real needs.

We’ll help your students learn spiritual habits that they can apply at home.

We give students a chance to learn about leadership in an environment where it’s safe to fail.

Trip Types Offered:

Urban Adventure Serve

Students will discover their personal, God given mission by learning more about their Burdens, Passions, and Vision from God. They’ll serve alongside key urban ministries, learning how a personal mission can contribute to the overall Kingdom of God. Students will also participate in the Mission Race, a downtown team-based competitive learning experience.

Age Group: Junior High, High School, Combined

Level of Challenge: ●●●○○

Sites:
Austin, TX Chicago, IL Kansas City, MO Memphis, TN Milwaukee, WI

Mission Ready

Students learn to lead while embracing a community. LeaderTreks staff will plan every aspect, but gradually hand off leadership of the team house and worksite to students as the trip progresses. By the end of the trip, nearly every component will be student led. Students will also plan, prepare, and lead a 3 day VBS for local children.

Age Group: Junior High, High School, Combined

Level of Challenge: ●●●●○

Sites:
Costa Rica Mission Trip Dayton, OH Georgetown, SC Knoxville, TN Manchester, Kentucky Pawleys Island, SC San Marcos, TX

Intense Impact

Bring on the challenge! This trip is completely student-led trip. From food to worksite to VBS, every aspect is planned and led by students. This trip will push students well out of their comfort zones, but prepare them for real ministry and real life.

Age Group: High School

Level of Challenge: ●●●●●

Sites:
Costa Rica Mission Trip Dayton, OH Georgetown, SC Knoxville, TN Manchester, Kentucky Pawleys Island, SC San Marcos, TX

Are you looking for a summer job?

Your Best Summer Starts Here!

Hi, I’m Brenda. I have served in youth ministry since I was in college, and I have been on/led several mission trips over the years.

I love the role I now have at LeaderTreks, supporting and equipping the interns and trip leaders as they lead our summer trips.

Brenda Benson

Mission Trips Manager
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