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New Mission Sites
Adirondack Mountains, NY: The Adirondack Mountains are located in the northeastern region of New York State. Because this land has been protected and undeveloped throughout the years, your group will experience a unique rural culture. You will have the opportunity to serve children, repair homes and experience rural life in the fascinating Adirondack Mountains.

Cincinnati, OH: Located on the Ohio River, Cincinnati has become a thriving center for transportation and commerce as well as a city suffering from racial segregation, poverty and homelessness. Your group will assist local ministries that are dedicated to making a difference across this city.

Raleigh/Durham, NC: Raleigh is located in central North Carolina and is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Raleigh and nearby Durham will expose your youth to the realities of economic diversity. Prepare to partner with ministries that are within the Raleigh-Durham area that exist to meet the needs associated with the growing pains of this community.

Rutland, VT: The city of Rutland is nestled in the rolling mountains of Vermont. Located near the Green Mountains National Forest, Rutland is surrounded by natural resources and marble quarries. Your group will meet needs by serving children, the elderly and helping to meet the needs of small town communities.

Steubenville, OH: The town of Steubenville, Ohio is located near the Pennsylvania border on the mighty Ohio River. You will discover a town that prides itself on their tradition and history. Your youth will serve children, the elderly and help to meet the needs in this unique community.

Mission Build
YouthWorks is thrilled to partner with a brand new housing ministry, MissionBuild America, Inc. Its mission is to move people of faith to love like Jesus by empowering them to build homes, build jobs, build families and build faith. YouthWorks, in partnership with communities and MissionBuild, will be helping to create affordable housing. Your group will have a chance to work alongside selected families and community members under the supervision of MissionBuild. Projects your group may participate in include: demolition, gutting, plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, roofing, and general construction. If you have any further questions about MissionBuild, please e-mail them. For more information about MissionBuild, check out their Web site: www.missionbuildamerica.com. Sites offering MissionBuild:

Outrageous Sports Camps
Outrageous Sports Camps is a new ministry of YouthWorks desinged as an outreach to youth ages 10 - 14. Your group will engage community youth in fun, active sports programming to help them develop athletic skills and help them learn basic life skills. Our desire is that your teens will have opportunities to build meaningful relationships with community youth and show them the outrageous love of Jesus. Sites offering Outrageous Sports Camps:

Shortened Junior High Trips
We understand that taking a week long mission trip may be difficult for some junior high students. This summer we are offering four mission trips that are shorter in length at $128 per space for your junior high group! Here are the shorter trips offered in both Duluth, MN and Green Bay, WI:

Sunday, July 1 – Wednesday, July 4
Wednesday, July 4 - Saturday, July 7

More Bus Accessible Sites!
We’ve added more sites that are bus accessible! Ask the Service Center about all the details! Here’s a list of all the sites that are bus accessible: