Youth Summer Trips 2024
We are so excited your youth is joining us for one (or more!) trips this summer. Please use the links below to find out more information, check out the schedule, fill out forms, and pay online. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to Matthew Backburn at mhblackburn@fumc-waynesville.com or 828.508.6356.
To Fill Out: Youth Medical Form (Click Here)
*This form must be filled out if your youth is attending any of the youth trips this summer. If your child attended Winter Retreat you DO NOT need to fill out this form unless information has changed!
High School Mission Trip to Chicago
June 8-14, 2024 | Cost $460
Mission trip to Chicago with Praying Pelican Mission, which partners with local Chicago organizations to serve at homeless shelters, work in children’s ministry, and do some light construction work. We will stay in a host church where meals are provided and will have an excursion day for lots of fun sightseeing around Chicago. (30 spots filled)
Wilderness Trail
June 21-26, 2024 | Cost: $375
Wilderness Trail is a backpacking ministry where we go up and go on a life changing 4 day hiking trip. This trip is great for first time backpackers and really any level (70 spots filled).
Middle School Mission Trip to Gatlinburg
July 7-12, 2024 | Cost $400
Mission trip to Gatlinburg Tennessee with Team Effort working on some light construction projects like painting or building steps and ramps. We will stay at a Team Effort camp with meals provided and will have an excursion day which in the past has been the Nascar Speedpark. (25 spots filled)
Local Mission Trip
July 18-20, 2023 | Cost $100
A mini 3 day 2 night mission around Haywood county. This trip is open to all ages of youth and is the first trip open to rising 6th graders. This is the perfect snapshot of our youth ministry and a great opportunity to see and fulfill volunteer needs around us locally. (20 spots)