KENTUCKY
expand your neighborhood in KENTUCKY
About 20 miles outside of Hazard, Kentucky is the small town of Hindman. The local churches here care for some of the poorest people in America.
From yard clean-up to building fences and everything in-between, your students will have the opportunity to serve people in their most-basic need—their homes.
Coming alongside local pastors and churches ensures that ministry in these communities continues long after the trip. Groups may also be engage in a relational outreach program at local churches or in local neighborhoods.
Why we love serving jesus in this neighborhood
Although it’s located in one of the poorest counties in the U.S., Manchester is called the “city of hope.” We love helping our ministry partners provide food and clothing (Isaiah 58:7) to families in the hollers.
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 KENTUCKY:
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:
- DAYTON
- KENTUCKY
- KNOXVILLE, TN
- PAWLEYS ISLAND
- SAN MARCOS, TX
- GEORGETOWN, SC
- COSTA RICA
- KANSAS CITY
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:
- KNOXVILLE, TN
- PAWLEYS ISLAND
- SAN MARCOS, TX
- COSTA RICA
- KENTUCKY
TYPICAL SCHEDULE:
| 7:00 | Breakfast |
| 8:00 | Individual Morning Devotions |
| 9:00 | Work Project |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 2:00 | Student-Led Vacation Bible School |
| 6:00 | Dinner |
| 7:30 | Team Time |
| 10:30 | Lights Out |
2026 DATES and pricing
| Dates | Price/Person (Min of 15) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAY 31–JUNE 6 | $595 | BOOK YOUR TRIP |
| 2 | JUNE 7–JUNE 13 | $625 | BOOK YOUR TRIP |
| 3 | JUNE 14–JUNE 20 | $625 | BOOK YOUR TRIP |
| 4 | JUNE 21–JUNE 27 | $625 | BOOK YOUR TRIP |
| 5 | JUNE 28–JULY 4 | $625 | BOOK YOUR TRIP |
| 6 | JULY 5–JULY 11 | $625 | BOOK YOUR TRIP |
| 7 | JULY 12–JULY 18 | $625 | BOOK YOUR TRIP |
| 8 | JULY 19–JULY 25 | $625 | BOOK YOUR TRIP |
| 9 | JULY 26–AUGUST 1 | $595 | BOOK YOUR TRIP |
included in the cost of your trip:
 | Pre-Trip Training Material |
| Post-Trip Training Material |
| Housing |
| Work Project Supplies, Tools, and Instruction |
| Relational Outreach Opportunities |
| Adventure Day |
| 16 Meals |
| On-Trip Devotional Journals |
| Highly-Certified Youth Ministry Staff |
bring 2 adults free
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TRAVEL:
| CITIES WITHIN 8 HOURS DRIVING DISTANCE: | NON-STOP FLIGHTS AVAILABLE FROM: |
| Raleigh, NC | Dallas, TX |
| Memphis, TN | Houston, TX |
| Charleston, SC | New York City, NY |
| St Louis, MO | Washington, DC |
| Richmond, VA | Orlando, FL |
| Chicago, IL | Philadelphia, PA |
READY TO LEARN MORE?
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