Dates & Rates

We offer short-term outreaches throughout the year for teams and individuals to join! If you are interested in going during the fall or winter months, please contact us to set something up for your team.

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Costa Rica

2021 Trips
May 24 - Jun 5 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jun 7 - Jun 19 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jun 21 - Jul 3 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jul 5 - Jul 17 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jul 19 - Jul 31 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Aug 1 - Aug 8 8 day $995+Airfare & Travel Expenses

Dominican Republic (Jarabacoa)

2021 Trips
May 10 - May 22 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
May 31 - Jun 12 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jun 14 - Jun 26 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jun 28 - Jul 10 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jul 12 - Jul 24 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jul 25 - Aug 1 8 day $995+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Aug 1 - Aug 8 8 day $995+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Nov 13 - Nov 20 8 day $995+Airfare & Travel Expenses

Dominican Republic (Santiago)

2021 Trips
Jun 14 - Jun 26 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jun 28 - Jul 10 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jul 11 - Jul 18 8 day $995+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jul 25 - Aug 1 8 day $995+Airfare & Travel Expenses

Guatemala

2021 Trips
May 29 - Jun 6 9 day $995+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jun 7 - Jun 19 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jun 21 - Jul 3 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jul 5 - Jul 17 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jul 25 - Aug 2 9 day $995+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Aug 1 - Aug 8 8 day $995+Airfare & Travel Expenses

Nicaragua

2021 Trips
May 10 - May 22 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
May 24 - Jun 5 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jun 7 - Jun 19 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jun 21 - Jul 3 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jul 5 - Jul 17 13 day $1,395+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Jul 24 - Jul 31 8 day $995+Airfare & Travel Expenses
Aug 1 - Aug 8 8 day $995+Airfare & Travel Expenses

13-day Mission Trip Schedule

(our most popular option)

Monday – Travel to country
Tuesday – Orientation, field training, local culture 101
Wednesday-Friday – Full day of serving at ministry sites
Saturday – Excursion day!!
Sunday – Church and rest
Monday-Friday – Full day of serving at ministry sites
Saturday – Return home

9-day Mission Trip Schedule

Saturday – Travel to country
Sunday – Orientation, infield training, cultural instruction, and church
Monday-Friday – Students ministering at their ministry site
Saturday – Excursions to see different aspect of the country and culture
Sunday – Return home

Mission Trip Schedule

What’s a typical week like when you’re on a mission? Busy! Here’s the typical schedule for a 9- and 13-day mission trip with Students International. The schedule is subject to small changes, depending on which trip you choose.

FAQs

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?

You’ll have a hands-on missions experience serving real needs through the ministry site of your choice. Each day you’ll head out first thing in the morning to meet up with your site leader on the field. Every day, and every site is a unique experience. You’ll have siesta in the middle of the day, then join the rest of your team for dinner and an evening activity.

WHO WILL WE BE WORKING WITH?

You’ll be serving alongside full-time missionaries at occupational ministry sites to meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of the local community. Site leaders are experts in their field, and they also have a heart for sharing their passion with YOU, the student. You’ll join 2-4 other students at the ministry site that is the best fit for you. We can’t always give you your first choice, but we do promise to make sure we find a great fit for everyone.

WHERE WILL WE STAY?

At all SI ministry locations you’ll spend your days at ministry sites, and have free time together with the rest of your team. In the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua you’ll stay at a ministry base. There will be guys and girls cabins and lots of great shared spaces on base for meals and team time. In Costa Rica and Guatemala, you’ll also have plenty of shared time with your team, but enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stay with a host family along with 1-2 other students.

WHAT WILL WE EAT?

We take food preparation extremely serious. We take every possible precaution to ensure that food is sourced and prepared safely. You’ll eat delicious local recipes that are the perfect end to each ministry day.

IS IT SAFE?

Yes. Safety is our #1 concern. We have extensive protocols that we’ve developed over 25 years and trained staff to handle all types of problems. We know we do ministry in challenging communities, but we prepare and take wise precautions to minimize or eliminate risks.

If you have any other questions please feel free to Contact Us →

  • I saw God working in our students lives as they encountered Costa Ricans and wrestled with the face of poverty.

    Charlie Goeke Wheaton College, IL

  • SI provides a life-changing outreach experience for our students.

    Steve Duyst Pastor Tulare Community Church, CA

  • I learned to be joyful regardless of my situation. I learned compassion and how to value others the way Jesus does.

    Allison Nelson Bethel University, MN

  • I experienced the love of God in a whole new way and it definitely confirmed my call to missions.

    Mieka Gordon Student Joshua Wilderness Institute, CA

  • My experience in Guatemala was amazing. It was such a blessing to interact with a family and learn about Guatemalan culture. I love the work we did and seeing how it fit into the bigger picture of what God is doing in Guatemala.

    Andrew Grigg James Madison University, VA

  • After being here in the DR, God has been showing me through the SI staff what true ministry is all about. Ministry is about relationships, not just tasks. And even more than that—about being open to God using you in whatever way possible.

    Nick Zavala Gateway Church, CA

Apply for a Trip

Ready to get started? We’re so excited to have you! Click the Apply button that corresponds with the type of trip you’re taking. If you’re a Team Leader who has already reserved a spot for your team, you can click "Apply as a Team Leader." If you still need to reserve your team’s spot, please click the "Contact" link to get in touch!

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