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Service Immersion Trips... 
Going abroad on a service immersion trip can create more memories than a vacation. This unique opportunity allows you to experience a new country and culture, and work alongside people who live a markedly different life than Americans. You may be motivated to go on a service trip to help others and end up surprised at how it helps you. We are looking for participants who have either proven their commitment to service through past experience or who are able to clearly express their commitment to service.
Interested in joining us? Just complete this 4-step process:
1: Choose your trip below
2: Complete and submit the online application below
3: Interview (You will be contacted)
4: Make Your Deposit (minimum $250)
Early bird pricing ends May 31st, 2023.
Regular registration ends September 30th, 2023.
Germany (August 10-21, 2023)
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ABOUT THE TRIP:
Engage in a life-changing experience through the YMCA's International Camp; serve side by side with over 100 young adult volunteers from all over the world in the beautiful region of South Bavaria, Germany.
* To participate, you must be 18 or older. No knowledge of German is required.
TRIP LEADER:
Francisco Townsend has served as international trip leader since 2012. Passionate about the YMCA global culture and his past service experiences in Chile, Peru, and Mexico provides him with a special focus for the trip.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
Engage, volunteer and interact with over 100 young adults from all over the world who get together to discuss and take action on problems facing society. Participants can take full advantage of the camp’s facilities, such as canoeing, hiking and outdoor activities. You will also be immersed in the culture and language of the area and spend time exploring important historical and cultural sites in Munich. You will learn about the international YMCA and how it serves youth and families throughout the world. And you will begin life time relationships with fellow participants and the people and communities in the area.
HOUSING, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION
Participants will explore the beautiful region of South Bavaria while staying in the YMCA Camp surrounded by Lake Waginger, the Alps Mountains and the lovely city of Salzburg near the border of Austria. You will stay in camp tents. Most meals and transportation are included in the program fee.
| Early Bird (Members) |
Early Bird (Program Participants) |
Regular Cost (Members) |
Regular Cost (Program Participants) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,900 | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,500 |
Deposit of $1,700 due NO LATER than May 31, 2023.
Interested but concerned about cost? We have scholarships available for students! Click here.
Need More Information? Questions?
Please contact Francisco Townsend at 260.918.2150.
Chile (December 26, 2023 - January 8, 2024)
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ABOUT THE TRIP:
Escape winter and engage in a life-changing experience working with urban underprivileged youth and children in Valparaiso, Chile!
TRIP LEADERS:
Julie and Francisco Townsend have served as leaders on this trip since 2012. Passionate about the culture and people of Chile and fluent in Spanish; their past experiences living and working for the YMCA in Valparaiso, Chile provide a unique focus for the trip.
*To participate, you must be 18 or older, or have a parent participating. No knowledge of Spanish is required.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
Service opportunities include everything from construction, repairs, and beautification of the local YMCA school, serving meals to the homeless, and leading activities for the urban youth at a camp in the Andes Mountains. Participants will also be immersed in the culture and language of the area. You will spend some time exploring important historical and cultural sites in Valparaiso and Santiago, Chile. Learn about the international YMCA and how it serves the city’s urban youth and families! Begin life-long relationships with fellow participants and the people and communities in Valparaiso, Chile.
HOUSING, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION
Participants will stay in dormitory-style bedrooms at the YMCA. Most meals and transportation are included in the program fee. Internet access is also available. The YMCA is within walking distance of restaurants, grocery stores, ATMs and public transportation.
Trip Cost:
| Early Bird (Members) |
Early Bird (Program Participants) |
Regular Cost (Members) |
Regular Cost (Program Participants) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,900 | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,500 |
Deposit of $1,700 due NO LATER than September 30, 2023.
Interested but concerned about cost? We have scholarships available for students! Click here.
Need More Infomation? Questions?
Please contact Francisco Townsend at 260.918.2150.
Chile Patagonia (December 26, 2023 - January 8, 2024)
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ABOUT THE TRIP:
Escape winter and engage in a life-changing experience through the YMCA's international service immersion trip to Chile. Work one week with urban underprivileged youth and children in Valparaiso, Chile and enjoy the next week at the site of the World’s 8th Wonder, Torres del Paine National Park! It was declared a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1978 and is internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful, unique and purest places on the planet. It is a place of mirrored lakes, cascading rivers, waterfalls, snow-capped mountain peaks, forests and incredible wildlife, all of which make it an unequalled destination for hikers, wildlife observers and adventure sportsmen alike.
TRIP LEADERS:
Julie and Francisco Townsend have served as leaders on this trip since 2012. Passionate about the culture and people of Chile and fluent in Spanish; their past experiences living and working for the YMCA in Valparaiso, Chile provide a unique focus for the trip.
*To participate, you must be 18 or older, or have a parent participating. No knowledge of Spanish is required.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
After a week of service in Valparaiso, participants will travel to the South of Chile to experience one of the 8 Wonders of the World. Participants will also be immersed in
the culture and language of the area. You will spend some time exploring important historical and cultural sites in the World Heritage city of Valparaiso, Vina del Mar and Santiago.
Trip partipants will learn about the Valparaiso, Chile YMCA and how it serves the city’s urban youth and families. You will also build sustainable relationships with fellow participants and the people and communities in Chile.
HOUSING, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION
While in Valparaiso, participants will stay in dormitory-style bedrooms at the YMCA. Most meals and transportation are included in the program fee. Internet access is also available. The YMCA is within walking distance of restaurants, grocery stores, ATMs and public transportation.
| Early Bird (Members) |
Early Bird (Program Participants) |
Regular Cost (Members) |
Regular Cost (Program Participants) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $4,500 | $4,800 | $4,800 | $5,100 |
Deposit of $1,700 due NO LATER than September 30, 2023.
Interested but concerned about the cost? We have scholarships available for students! Click here.
Need more information? Questions?
Please contact Francisco Townsend at 260.918.2150.
Chile (March 8-17, 2024)
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ABOUT THE TRIP:
Escape winter and engage in a life-changing experience working with urban underprivileged youth and children in Valparaiso, Chile!
TRIP LEADERS:
Julie and Francisco Townsend have served as leaders on this trip since 2012. Passionate about the culture and people of Chile and fluent in Spanish; their past experiences living and working for the YMCA in Valparaiso, Chile provide a unique focus for the trip.
*To participate, you must be 18 or older, or have a parent participating. No knowledge of Spanish is required.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
Service opportunities include everything from construction, repairs, and beautification of the local YMCA school, serving meals to the homeless and leading activities for the urban youth at a camp in the Mountains.
Participants will also be immersed in the culture and language of the area. You will spend some time exploring important historical and cultural sites in the World Heritage city of Valparaiso as well visiting Vina del Mar and Santiago, Chile among others.
Learn about the international YMCA and how it serves the city’s urban youth and families. Build life-long relationships with fellow participants and the people in Valparaiso, Chile.
HOUSING, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION
Participants will stay in dormitory-style bedrooms at the YMCA. Most meals and transportation are included in the program fee. Internet access is also available. The YMCA is within walking distance of restaurants, grocery stores, ATMs and public transportation.
| Early Bird (Members) |
Early Bird (Program Participants) |
Regular Cost (Members) |
Regular Cost (Program Participants) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $3,100 |
Deposit of $1,700 due NO LATER than November 15, 2023.
Interested but concerned about cost? We have scholarships available for students! Click here.
Need more information? Questions?
Please contact Francisco Townsend at (260)918-2150
