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expand your neighborhood in dayton

Dayton, Ohio might seem to be an unlikely place to visit for a missions experience, until you consider the influx of international refugees in the last 15 years.

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 families from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East with the love of God.

Your students will also get the opportunity to explore the city during our Adventure Race, and spend the day at a aquatic adventure zone or hiking through a local state park. 

Why we love serving jesus in this neighborhood

Dayton is a melting pot of families from over a dozen countries. We love experiencing the diversity of cultures and supporting our ministry partners as they care for the needs of these refugees (Lev 19:34).

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 dayton:

Urban Adventure Serve

Focus: 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:

  • ATLANTA
  • AUSTIN
  • CHICAGO
  • DAYTON
  • DENVER
  • KANSAS CITY
  • MEMPHIS
  • MILWAUKEE

Mission Ready

Focus: 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
  • DAYTON
  • GEORGETOWN, SC
  • KANSAS CITY
  • KENTUCKY
  • KNOXVILLE, TN
  • PAWLEYS ISLAND

Intense Impact

Focus: 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
  • DAYTON
  • KENTUCKY
  • KNOXVILLE, TN
  • PAWLEYS ISLAND

TYPICAL SCHEDULEs:

urban adventure serve

7:00Breakfast
8:00Individual Morning Devotions
9:00Service Project/Adventure Opportunity
12:00Lunch
1:00Service Project/Adventure Opportunity
6:00Dinner
7:30Team Time
10:30Lights Out

mission ready/Intense impact

7:00Breakfast
8:00Individual Morning Devotions
9:00Work Project
12:00Lunch
2:00Student-Led Vacation Bible School
6:00Dinner
7:30Team Time
10:30Lights Out

2025 DATES and pricing

DatesUrban Adventure ServePrice/PersonMission ReadyPrice/Person
1JUNE 1–7SOLD OUT$525SOLD OUT$575
2JUNE 8–14SOLD OUT$545SOLD OUT$595
3JUNE 15–21SOLD OUT$545SOLD OUT$595
4JUNE 22–28SOLD OUT$545SOLD OUT$595
5JUNE 29–JULY 5BOOK YOUR TRIP$545BOOK YOUR TRIP$595
6JULY 6–12SOLD OUT$545SOLD OUT$595
2JULY 13–19SOLD OUT$545SOLD OUT$595
8JULY 20–26SOLD OUT$545SOLD OUT$595
9JULY 27–AUGUST 2SOLD OUT$525SOLD OUT$575

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:
Chicago, ILAtlanta, GA
Milwaukee, WIDallas, TX
Grand Rapids, MICharlotte, NC
Harrisburg, PADenver, CO
Chattanooga, TNOrlando, FL
Birmingham, ALPhiladelphia, PA

READY TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for a youth mission trip? Let me share with you why a partnership with LeaderTreks is your best option. Don’t forget to ask about our Spring Break Trips.

get the details about summer 2025 mission trips