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Other dates for this site include:
| Date Start | Date End | Price Per | # of Available Spots | |
| 6/12/2011 | 6/17/2011 | $268.00 | 60 | Register |
| 6/19/2011 | 6/24/2011 | $268.00 | 72 | Register |
| 6/26/2011 | 7/1/2011 | $268.00 | 27 | Register |
| 7/3/2011 | 7/8/2011 | $198.00 | 72 | Register |
| 7/10/2011 | 7/15/2011 | $268.00 | 72 | Register |
| 7/17/2011 | 7/22/2011 | $268.00 | 72 | Register |
| 7/24/2011 | 7/29/2011 | $268.00 | 72 | Register |
| 7/31/2011 | 8/5/2011 | $198.00 | 72 | Register |
Demographics
The Northern Cheyenne Reservation is located in southeastern Montana, about 100 miles east of Billings. It covers 445,000 acres, bordered on the east by the Tongue River and on the west by the Crow Reservation. There are approximately 9,000 enrolled tribal members, half of whom reside on the reservation. Their history as nomadic buffalo hunters of the Great Plains has built their reputation as fearless warriors.
But unemployment has hit this community hard. The Bureau of Indian Affairs estimates the unemployment rate on the reservation is nearly 60 percent. Only 30 percent of those over age 25 have a high school diploma. The median household income is $23,679, not enough to maintain their already poor housing structures. Despite the hardships of this community, the spirit of the Cheyenne people is strong. Join with them to improve the lives of those in need of assistance.
About the Ministry
Participants serve in a variety of ways during a YouthWorks mission trip. Students may spend all week at one ministry or switch between ministries during the week. Ministries that your students may participate in are Kids Club and Work Projects. Kids Club is a hands-on program led by your youth offering high-energy games, crafts, skits, songs and interactive lessons all designed to help kids learn about Jesus. Whether we’re painting houses, performing minor home repair, cleaning up debris, volunteering in community gardens or other projects in the community, the projects students work on will serve as our way of blessing people in need. We cannot confirm until all groups arrive exactly what ministries your students will be a part of during the week. We ask that you come with a willing and flexible spirit!
Activities
Evening activities during a YouthWorks week are designed to give participants an insight into the lives of local residents and the culture of the area. A list of evening/cultural activities we have done in the past include: visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield (site of Custer’s Last Stand); listen to a community speaker; go to a buffalo jump/lookout; and attend a community cookout. These are examples of what your group might partake in during your mission week. These examples are subject to change due to weather or availability. In case of change, suitable substitutes will be provided. We try to arrange for free evening activities, but from time to time, an additional cost may be required for an activity. Please plan to bring an additional $10 per person to cover any extra costs. We will confirm the details closer to your trip.
Ministry Week
Kids Club and Work Projects.
Mileage
Lame Deer, the town which houses our mission site on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, is located 100 miles east from Billings, Montana.
Transportation & Travel
Each group is responsible for transportation to and from the site, and during the mission week. The Northern Cheyenne Reservation can only accommodate standard 15 passenger vans or smaller.
Additional Information
If you would like more information on what there is to do in Montana before or after your trip, visit the following tourism Web sites: www.visitmt.com and www.billings.worldweb.com.
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