CSM - DC Trip
DC TRIP | June 23-28
9th-12th Grade | Trip Size: 30 | Cost: $600
Washington, D.C. stands as a symbol for immigrants of hope, freedom and the chance that life can change for the better. We will serve within a safe environment, alongside amazing local organizations to build relationships with locals and provide assistance in various ways, including serving meals, running Kids Clubs, working on construction projects and helping clean up local neighborhoods.
Student Applications are now CLOSED.
Adult Leaders can still apply for DC Trip 2019.
Financial
$600.00
Due 6/23/2019
| $50.00 | Personal Contribution / Deposit Due 3/31/2019 | |
| $360.00 | 60% of Support Raised Due 6/2/2019 |
Meetings
Mar 31 2019
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Missions Training with Parents Required
MEETING TOPICS: Biblical & Strategic Perspectives,
Financial Prep & Support Raising,
Trip Overview
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: Signed Letter of Intent, $50 Deposit
Apr 28 2019
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
DC Training #1 Required
MEETING TOPICS: Team Building,
Forming Groups,
Hope and Human Dignity
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: Support Letters Sent, Read pp. 3-28 in Manual, Memorize Verses,
Experience Mission Liability Waiver
MEMORIZE VERSES: 1 Cor. 15:3b-4
, Romans 10:9-10,
2 Cor. 5:21
May 19 2019
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
DC Training #2 Required
This meeting will be all about Building Relationships, Sharing Your Story, and Ministry Preparation. Please eat lunch in Fellowship Hall or bring your lunch with you to the meeting.
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
Read pp. 29-48 in Manual
, Memorize Verses, Have 60% of Support Raised (Goal)
REMINDER: If you have not already turned in your EXPERIENCE MISSION WAIVER, please bring that to this meeting to turn in to Jen Gregory.
MEMORIZE VERSES: Eph. 2:8-9,
John 14:6
, 1 John 1:9
Jun 19 2019
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
DC Training #3 (with Parents) Required
6:15 PM - Check-In (before meeting)
6:30 PM - Final Training Meeting
MEETING TOPICS:
- Final Ministry Prep
& Logistics
- Team & Parent Prayer
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
- Read pp. 49-58 in Manual
- Memorize Verses: James 1:26-27
NOTE:
If you are not able to attend this meeting, please email us right away at [email protected]
Jun 23 2019
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
DC Trip Departure Required
DC Trip will be leaving from the Gym Hallway on Sunday, June 23 at 1:00 PM. Bring all luggage, sleeping bag, air mattress, etc. If you are bringing medication (prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal) you must have a Secondary Medication Form signed by a parent and must turn in this medication to Jen Gregory at check-in. Please eat lunch before you arrive or bring a packed lunch to eat on the van ride.
Jun 28 2019
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
DC Trip Returns Required
DC Trip will return to Calvary Church between 4:30 - 5:00 PM on Friday, June 28 to the CSM Cafe / parking lot.
Jul 3 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
DC Trip Debrief & Celebration
Join us on Wednesday, July 3 for our Debrief & Celebration! We will have some snacks and spend some time reviewing our experience this past week in Washington, D.C.! We will also provide you with an updated support list.
Forms
Calvary Medical Release Form 2018-19 Required
Due 3/31/2019
This form is required for all participants on a CSM Summer Trip. If you have already completed this form for a prior Student Groups event (Fusion, Winter Retreat, Go Weekend) for 2018-19, then we have one on file and you do not need to fill this out again.
Secondary Medications Form
Due 6/23/2019
This form is necessary if a student is bringing medication with them (prescription or over-the-counter) to take during this Summer Trip. Please follow all instructions on the form and bring the form with all medications when the student checks in for the trip.
Experience Mission Waiver (Minors) Required
Due 4/28/2019
This form is required for students (under the age of 18).
Experience Mission Waiver (Adult) Required
Due 4/28/2019
This form is required for all participants (over the age of 18).
Summer Trips - Letter of Intent Required
Due 3/31/2019
In an effort for students to count it a privilege in going and to be a good steward of the money that is given towards the trips, we have developed some guidelines to help students in their commitment to their missions team. By signing this letter of intent, your student is committing to being a part of this trip and to all of the guidelines for raising support.
Reference - General 1 Required
General Reference is required for all applicants.
Student applicants need (1) general reference.
Leader applicants need (2) general references.
Reference - Parent / General 2 Required
Parent Reference is required for all student applicants.
For LEADER applicants - this will be a 2nd general reference.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Background Checks (if 18 or older)
- Calvary Medical Release Form 2018-19
- Experience Mission Waiver
- CSM Letter of Intent - DC 2019
- Calvary Secondary Medications 2018-19 (if student is bringing medications on the trip)
Responsibilities
- Serving in various organizations, preparing and assisting in kids clubs, etc.
Restrictions
- Students must be in 9th - 12th grade
- Leaders must be 18 or older
Preparation
- Pack your bags! (1 main bag + your sleeping bag / bedding & air mattress + a backpack)
- Have 100% of Support Raised by June 23 (Goal)
- If you would like a full list of your supporters, please email Jen Gregory at [email protected]
- (WAIVER) Salvation Army - Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liability (DUE 6/23)
- (WAIVER) Thrive DC - Student Volunteer Permission Slip (DUE 6/23)
- (FORM) Calvary Secondary Medications Form - If you are bringing any medicines/supplements with you (DUE 6/23)
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