CHICAGO, IL
expand your neighborhood in Chicago
The third-largest city in the U.S., Chicago is full of need. Through our local partnerships, students will learn how the church is responding to these needs in very real ways.
Through our local partnerships, students will learn how the church is helping alleviate poverty in Chicagoland neighborhoods.
Your team will serve in a variety of local ministries, ranging from a food pantry to a rescue mission.
Your students will also kayak the downtown Chicago River, hike through the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, or dive into Lake Michigan during an afternoon at the beach.
Why we love serving jesus in this neighborhood
Chicago is our backyard. We love supporting local ministries as they feed families, provide housing, and share the Gospel (Matt 28:19) across the city.
Safety: low-contact trips
Safety is our number one priority. Throughout Summer 2020, our team led low-contact mission trips across the country. By making several adjustments to our programming, we allowed teams to serve while staying safe.
 | One Group Per Site |
 | Low-Contact Service Projects |
| Accommodations in Non-public Buildings |
| Sidewalk VBS |
invite your students to grow and serve
DISCIPLESHIP
Your students will learn spiritual habits that they can apply at home.
YOUR STUDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE:
- Bible Study Methods
- Emphasis on Prayer
- Evening Worship
- Intentional Staff
- Tools for Debriefing
WAYS YOUR STUDENTS WILL GROW:
- Passion for God’s Word
- Reliance on God
- Dependence on Community
- Real Life Application
- Spiritual Maturity
Leadership Development
Your students will learn to lead out of their unique wiring and gifting.
YOUR STUDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE:
- Leadership Profile
- Team Building Games
- Leadership Assessment
- Leadership Principles
- Real Leadership Roles
WAYS YOUR STUDENTS WILL GROW:
- Leadership Wiring
- Spiritual Gifts
- Life Skills
- Leadership Principles
- Confidence
Trip programs offered in chicago:
Urban Adventure Serve
Focus: Students explore their personal mission while learning from key city ministry leaders.Age Group: Junior High, High School, Combined
Level of Challenge:
Sites:
- AUSTIN
- MILWAUKEE
- MEMPHIS
- CHICAGO
- DAYTON
- KANSAS CITY
TYPICAL SCHEDULE:
| 7:00 | Breakfast |
| 8:00 | Individual Morning Devotions |
| 9:00 | Service Project/Adventure Opportunity |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 2:00 | Service Project/Adventure Opportunity |
| 6:00 | Dinner |
| 7:30 | Team Time |
| 10:30 | Lights Out |
2021 DATES and pricing
| Dates | Price/Person | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLD OUT | ||
| 2 | SOLD OUT | ||
| 3 | SOLD OUT | ||
| 4 | JUNE 27-JULY 3 | $495 | Book Your Trip |
| 5 | JULY 4-10 | $495 | Book Your Trip |
| 6 | SOLD OUT | ||
| 7 | SOLD OUT | ||
| 8 | JULY 25-31 | $495 | Book Your Trip |
| 9 | AUGUST 1-7 | $445 | Book Your Trip |
included in the cost of your trip:
| Pre-Trip Training Material |
| Post-Trip Training Material |
| Housing |
| Service Projects |
| Adventure Opportunities |
| 16 Meals |
| On-Trip Devotional Journals |
| Highly-Certified Youth Ministry Staff |
bring 2 adults free
Save up to $1190 when you become a HERO Member and bring 2 adults free of charge
TRAVEL:
| CITIES WITHIN 8 HOURS DRIVING DISTANCE: | NON-STOP FLIGHTS AVAILABLE FROM: |
| Columbus, OH | Atlanta, GA |
| Nashville, TN | Birmingham, AL |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Charlotte, NC |
| Des Moines, IA | Dallas, TX |
| Minneapolis, MN | Memphis, TN |
| St Louis, MO | Philadelphia, PA |
Dan Colwin is the Director of Trips here at LeaderTreks.
Dan started his time at LeaderTreks in 2007 as a trip leader and has personally led dozens of trips. He’s passionate about student development, having spent more than 20 years involved in youth ministry. It’s Dan’s heart to find a distraction-free trip that’s right for your students.
Stop worrying about your mission trip. Schedule a call with Dan and share with him your must-haves and your can’t-haves for your summer trip.
download the summer 2021 trips info pack
