Youth MISSION Trips
Discipleship and leadership development you can bring back home
Mission trips starting at
$525
Planning a mission trip is a logistical nightmare.
You deserve a partner that’s in it with you.
We love Jesus, and we love his church. And we’re passionate about youth groups taking the Good News into all the world. Like you, we wholeheartedly believe in what God does in and through students on mission trips.
Energize your youth group with a LeaderTreks Trip
OVERCOME APATHY
Grow your students by giving them a chance to serve a new community
INSPIRE UNITY
Unite your students by providing them with a powerful shared experience
STOP WORRYING
Spend more time with students and less time worrying about trip logistics
We understand that your youth mission trip is a catalyst for year-round ministry.
That’s why for the last three decades we’ve been leading trips that meet your students’ needs AND serve local and long-term ministries in the community.
Here’s what you’ll experience
We get to know your expectations
Schedule a call and tell us all about your must-haves and your can’t-haves
We find the best mission trip for your group
Count on us to get you the right trip program at the best site for your students
We prepare your team for impact
Our staff communicate with you every step of the way to set you up for a great mission trip
choose from 12 mission trip locations
Kentucky
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We have a limited number of Spring Break Trips available for 2025. Contact David to find out how to we can customize a trip for your students.
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leadertreks Trip Programs
Urban Adventure Serve
Focus: Students will discover their personal, God given mission by learning more about their Burdens, Passions, and Vision from God. They’ll serve alongside key urban ministries, learning how a personal mission can contribute to the overall Kingdom of God. Students will also participate in the Mission Race, a downtown team-based competitive learning experience.Age Group: Junior High, High School, Combined
Level of Challenge:
Sites:
- ATLANTA
- AUSTIN
- CHICAGO
- DAYTON
- DENVER
- KANSAS CITY
- MEMPHIS
- MILWAUKEE
Mission Ready
Focus: Students learn to lead while embracing a community. LeaderTreks staff will plan every aspect, but gradually hand off leadership of the team house and worksite to students as the trip progresses. By the end of the trip, nearly every component will be student led. Students will also plan, prepare, and lead a 3 day VBS for local children.
Age Group: Junior High, High School, Combined
Level of Challenge:
Sites:
- COSTA RICA
- DAYTON
- KANSAS CITY
- KENTUCKY
- KNOXVILLE, TN
- PAWLEYS ISLAND
Intense Impact
Focus: Bring on the challenge! This trip is completely student-led trip. From food to worksite to VBS, every aspect is planned and led by students. This trip will push students well out of their comfort zones, but prepare them for real ministry and real life.
Age Group: High School
Level of Challenge:
Sites:
- COSTA RICA
- DAYTON
- KENTUCKY
- KNOXVILLE, TN
- PAWLEYS ISLAND
how we partner with you
We only partner with one youth group at a time. We help tailor the trip to your group.
Our staff are youth ministry specialists, and they care deeply about your students’ development.
Your students will rub shoulders with ministry visionaries and tackle real projects that meet real needs.
We’ll help your students learn spiritual habits that they can apply at home.
We give students a chance to learn about leadership in an environment where it’s safe to fail.