Youth Service Immersion Treks
Excursiones de inmersion de servicio para los jovenes  ​​​​​​​  ​​​​​​​

All current 6th through 12th grade students are eligible for our Summer Service Immersion Treks.  

How much does each Trek cost?
The total cost per person for each trip is as follows:
   Agape:  $525
   Tijuana:  $1300

How do students and their families pay for their trek experience? 
Students and their families are invited to participate in fundraisers throughout the year to assist them in reaching their financial goal for each trek. However, these fundraisers most likely will NOT cover the entire cost of a student’s trek experience. In committing to participate in the Tijuana trek, for example, a student and their family are committing to save or fundraise on average $130 per month from October to July (about $50 per month for Lynden trekkers). While it is up to YOU what this will look like, below are some ideas:

• Getting a part-time job and setting aside a certain amount each month from your paycheck to go towards your trek experience

• Participating in any/all fundraisers offered by St. Louise (see a list of opportunities available to you in the informational packet!)

• Babysitting for friends and family

• Reaching out to neighbors who may need help with yard work, odd jobs, etc.

Individual “accounts” will be set up for each trekker, and any money turned in will go directly towards that trekker’s balance.

How can I register for a Trek?
A deposit of $75 (Agape Trek) is due with the application (by March 31).  Kindly make checks out to “St. Louise Parish.” We strongly encourage that the money come from the trekker’s earnings or savings. If you do not have this amount saved, we hope your parents will set up an arrangement with you to earn the money. This powerful statement is what it means to be a good steward of our time, talent, and treasure.

What is expected of Trekkers before the trip?
We ask that all trekkers attend all scheduled gatherings and arrive on time (please see pre-trip preparation schedules for each Trek in their descriptions!). If something urgent comes up and you cannot attend a trek gathering or you’ll be late, you need to contact Danny as soon as possible. Remember, your presence and timeliness is a huge reflection of your commitment! Trekkers are also asked to interact with everyone on the team with kindness and respect, and to ask questions if you are unclear about something.  It is your responsibility to stay current and in‐tune with all trek activities!

Be a Core Team Member/ Ser miembro de nuestro equipo! A Core Team Member is someone who chooses to respond to their baptismal call by serving our young people. Core Teams for St. Louise Service Immersion trips are made up of parents and other adults who are at least sophomores in college. A strong and effective Core Team relies heavily on the time and talents of people who truly care about youth and who enjoy walking with them along their personal faith journeys as well as encouraging their spiritual growth and development through service for and with others.

Donate to our treks! If you cannot join us in person on these experiences, kindly consider supporting our youth through a monetary donation or by donating food and clothing items to our Lynden Trek's food bank. Please contact Danny for more information! [email protected] or 425-770-7764.