Kingdom Teams Local (Youth)
Would your youth group [middle or high school] like to partner with EMM to spend one week in the summer growing as kingdom people doing kingdom work?
You don’t have to fly halfway around the world…join us!
“I love how it gives a glimpse into the lives of the refugees all around us. It’s easy to walk through Lancaster city without stopping to think about the background and culture of those you pass on the street.”
— Petra Church youth leader
“Throughout the week we had some good Bible study discussions, played games with refugee kids, and traveled Lancaster. I had fun with this experience and thought it was great.”
— Conestoga Mennonite Church youth
FAQ
WHAT DOES IT COST?
The cost is $350 per participant (youth and leaders). Upon registration there is a $350 non-refundable deposit, this is counted towards the total cost. This cost covers room and board for the week, a T-shirt, supplies, and helps to offset administrative costs for the program.
HOW MANY CAN PARTICIPATE IN A WEEK?
We can best accommodate up to a total of 30 people. We ask for 1 adult leader to accompany your group for every 6 youth. If your group has 10-15 participants, we may join your group with another group.
CAN I RESERVE A PARTICULAR WEEK FOR MY YOUTH GROUP?
In order to save your week you must first complete the Google Form application (applications are processed on a “first come, first-served” basis) and submit the $350 non-refundable deposit within 14 days after receiving your confirmation email. This deposit secures your dates and commits your group to that slot. If we don’t receive your deposit within 14 days of your group’s confirmation letter, we will reopen that slot to other waiting groups. You will be notified when we receive your deposit so that you know your week is reserved.
WHEN DOES IT START AND END?
Generally, the experience begins Monday morning and wraps up Friday afternoon. Exact start and end times vary a bit depending on the location. There can be some flexibility based on your group’s needs so let us know what could work well for you.
DO YOU HAVE AN APPLICATION DEADLINE?
No, we don’t have a firm deadline. Our weeks often fill up quickly (the winter before). We’ll update our website as weeks are filled. We do ask that we receive a finalized group roster and all necessary paperwork by the beginning of May to help us adequately plan and prepare for the summer.
WHO IS IT FOR?
K-Teams are primarily for middle school or high school youth groups. It’s best for middle school youth to have at least completed 6th grade.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO PLAN?
We will take care of the bulk of the logistics and preparatory planning for the week. We just ask two simple things of you; provide adequate transportation for your group (this includes arriving to and departing from our host site at the start and end of the week as well as throughout the week from our home base to outreach and other assorted activities) and prepare some activities and supplies for the kids you will be working with during outreach. We’ll send you more information along the way and coach you through the process.
CAN AN INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATE IF THEY DON’T BELONG TO A YOUTH GROUP?
K-teams are typically a group experience, however, if this is something you are interested in please contact us. We will work with you to make this happen.
Contact Krista Martin with any questions.