Dayton, OH
You don't have to leave the country to give your students an international mission experience. On a youth mission trip to Dayton, Ohio, your team will serve alongside local churches and ministries reaching refugee families from around the world. Over the past 15 years, Dayton has become home to thousands of refugees from around the world, creating a unique opportunity for students to serve people from many cultures without ever leaving the United States. Through meaningful relationships and practical ministry, your team will experience God's global mission firsthand while growing as disciples and leaders.
Expand Your Neighborhood In Dayton
Every year refugees come to Dayton to escape political and religious persecution, wars, and extreme poverty. There is great need and many organizations and churches have started to help through various community service projects.
Your team will reach out to refugee families from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East with the love of Christ. Through children's ministry, community outreach, and meaningful relationships, students will welcome families to their new community while sharing the hope of the Gospel through both words and actions.
Why We Love Serving Jesus In This Neighborhood
We love serving in Dayton because it’s a place where the nations have come together. Families from more than a dozen countries now call this city home, and it’s a privilege to partner with local churches that welcome, serve, and care for refugees every day. Watching students build friendships across cultures and share the love of Christ with people from around the world is one of the most rewarding experiences we get to be part of.
Invite Your Students To Grow And Serve
Discipleship
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 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
What to Expect on Your Dayton Trip
Trip Program
Mission Ready
Students will grow as leaders by taking ownership of real ministry. Through construction projects and student-led outreach opportunities like VBS, sports camps, or senior care ministries, they’ll discover what it means to serve others with purpose. As they plan, lead, and evaluate ministry together, students will gain the confidence to lead now while seeing how God can use their gifts to advance His Kingdom.
This trip is for:
Middle School, High School, Combined
Intense Impact
A fully student-led experience—students plan and lead meals, worksites, and VBS.
This trip is for:
High School
What's Included in the Cost?
What’s Included in the Cost?
- A LeaderTreks Trips Manager to walk you through every step of the process
- Pre-Trip, On-Trip, and Post-Trip Discipleship Resources
- Housing
- Work Project Supplies, Tools & Instruction (where required)
- Relational Outreach Opportunities
- 16 Meals
- Highly Certified Youth Ministry Staff
All costs of the trip are included except VBS supplies (where required), transportation, and your final dinner.
Ministry Info
Your team will live in the community they are serving by staying at a local church. Through that church partnership and other local ministries, teams will come to understand the real needs of the community through the eyes of those who live there. Many of the families you’ll serve are African refugees who are building new lives in the area. Our ministry partners are deeply rooted in the community and are providing practical, Christ-centered solutions to meet these needs.
Each morning, students will serve on meaningful construction projects, helping homeowners with much-needed repairs. In the afternoons, they’ll lead a Kids Ministry for African refugee children through games, Bible lessons, and activities, building relationships while sharing the love of Christ.
Logistics
The Dayton host site is located Beaver Creek about 15 minutes from downtown Dayton; all ministries take place in and around the Dayton community.
Host Church Amenities:
- Showers at local YMCA
- Large kitchen
- Separate sleeping areas for guys and girls
- Team meeting spaces
- On-site parking for vans & buses
Best Airports:
Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Safety is our number one focus
Safety is our number one focus
On Friday, your team will celebrate an incredible week of ministry with an adventure day. Whether exploring the world-famous National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, enjoying outdoor activities, or experiencing other local attractions, it’s a chance to reflect on all God has done, celebrate together, and strengthen friendships before heading home.
Each ministry we work with has their own safety protocols that you will be apprised of when you arrive, and LeaderTreks staff will also inform you of any specific safety information that the host church has.
First Aid:
Your team is responsible for your own first aid.
Typical Daily Schedule:
2027 Dates And Pricing
| Date | Price/Person (Min of 15) | |
|---|---|---|
| May 30 – June 5 2027 | $595.00 | Book Now |
| June 6 – June 12 2027 | $625.00 | Book Now |
| June 13 – June 19 2027 | $625.00 | SOLD OUT |
| June 20 – June 26 2027 | $625.00 | SOLD OUT |
| June 27 – July 3 2027 | $625.00 | SOLD OUT |
| July 4 – July 10 2027 | $625.00 | Book Now |
| July 11 – July 17 2027 | $625.00 | SOLD OUT |
| July 18 – July 24 2027 | $625.00 | SOLD OUT |
| July 25 – July 31 2027 | $595.00 | Book Now |
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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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You asked. We answered.
You asked. We answered.
What do students do on a Dayton, Ohio mission trip?
Students serve through hands-on construction projects and relational ministry. In the mornings, teams help homeowners with needed repairs, and in the afternoons, students lead Kids Ministry for African refugee children through games, Bible lessons, activities, and relationship building.
Who will our students serve in Dayton?
Teams serve families in the Dayton community, including African refugee families who are building new lives in the area. LeaderTreks partners with local churches and ministries that understand the community and are working to meet practical needs through Christ-centered ministry.
Where do students stay during a Dayton mission trip?
Teams stay at a local host church in Beavercreek, about 15 minutes from downtown Dayton. The host site includes separate sleeping areas for guys and girls, a large kitchen, team meeting spaces, and parking for vans and buses. Showers are available at a local YMCA.
What is included in a LeaderTreks Dayton mission trip?
The trip includes housing, 16 meals, a LeaderTreks Trips Manager, pre-trip, on-trip, and post-trip discipleship resources, work-project supplies and tools where required, relational outreach opportunities, and trained youth ministry staff. Transportation, the team’s final dinner, and VBS supplies where required are not included.
