FAQ
When are the dates of the trip?
June 20 – 28, 2026
Who can attend the trip?
Rising 9th grade through graduated seniors
What is the cost?
$525
What takes place on a mission trip?
Meeting and getting to know families in need of help and responding by making repairs to their homes. Typically home repair projects include construction both inside (examples include kitchen repairs, windows, doors, flooring, bathroom repairs) and outside the home (examples include rebuilding decks, repairing siding, gutters, building ramps, etc.), maybe some painting and / or drywall, but also and very important is caring for and spending time with the homeowners to learn their stories and for them to learn your teen’s story. After each day of work, there are evening programs where the teens dive into their faith and making a connection between their actions that day and that faith. Each day provides teens with the opportunity to reflect on how they have seen God that day.
What does a typical day look like?
Most days begin with a communion service, followed by breakfast and then we go to our worksites. Everyone returns in time for dinner and any programming and downtime is directly after.
How do I register my teen?
Complete the initial registration form found on the “Mission Trip Information and Registration” page. Prior to the trip, also complete all forms found under the “Required Trip Forms – Teen” page. Registration is first-come, first-served. There will be a wait list if the trip fills.
What does the cost cover?
The total cost of the trip covers supplies, rental cars, gas, food, accommodations and a t-shirt. We are more than happy to provide a cost breakdown for the trip if requested.
Do we have to pay the full amount?
No, you can pay the entire amount out of pocket, but we also encourage your teen to send out letters and donation forms requesting financial assistance for the trip. (Forms found on the “Fundraising” tab.)
Cancellations?
If your teen needs to drop out from the mission trip, any raised funds for the trip are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Transportation?
Adult chaperones will be driving minivans to and from the mission trip. While there, these minivans will be used to transport teens to and from their team’s worksite each day.
What to bring?
· Sleeping bag / pillow / sheets / blanket
· Air mattress (twin size only)
· Change of work clothes for each day (tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts, jeans)
· 2 nice outfits for evening programming: Ladies- dress, skirts, Men- dress shorts, collared shirt
· 2 bath towels, washcloths
· Toiletries
· Swimsuit & beach towel
· Sunglasses
· Sunscreen
· Refillable water bottle
· Small backpack to take to sites each day and Saturday evening overnight at the hotel
· Work gloves (optional)
· Poncho
· Travel Money ($50-75)
What is the housing situation?
All missionaries sleep at the Whitesville Elementary School in classrooms.
What if my teen has a food allergy?
Be sure to let us know about any allergies your teens may have. Often, we are able to make accommodations.
Who can attend the mission trip?
DOT Ministries is a Christian, faith-based group benefiting teens and adults of our community by serving others. While Catholic in nature, mission trips through DOT Ministries are open to all regardless of religion. It is our belief that our God is one who calls to each and every one of his children. We take pride in being a community that is open, welcome, and hospitable to all.
Does my teen need to bring any money?
Your teen will need money for lunch on the way to and from the mission trip. All other meals and activities are covered. They are more than welcome to bring money for any gas station stops, thrift store shopping, as well as a local convenience store our teens like to frequent for snacks.