2017 trips - Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy

2017 TRIPS
 INTERNATIONAL TRIPS
 Brazil STEP - EIPG
 Dominican Republic – Doulos Discovery School
 El Salvador – Love & Hope Children’s Home
 London & Edinburgh (with Joshua Expeditions*)
 Norway STEP – Danielsen School
 DOMESTIC TRIPS
 Atlanta Georgia Dome – Passion Conference
 Florida Keys – Marine Science (with Joshua Expeditions*)
 Great Smokey Mountains – Hiking
 Philadelphia – Urban Hope
 Washington, DC (with Joshua Expeditions*)
 SCHOOL OF MINISTRY – Students enrolled in the School of Ministry are required to participate in the
School of Ministry trip to Boston. Students will increase their understanding of the richest age of American
theology which adds to their development of a God-centered worldview. They will have the opportunity to
walk in the steps of Puritan heritage, seeing God and life through their eyes. Being January, they will also
encounter the physical, as well as spiritual challenges individuals faced. Registration and payment for this
trip will take place in the fall. Cost $400 includes travel, lodging, breakfast and dinner for days 2-5.
Students responsible for $30 museum fees and money for 5 lunches and one dinner stop (fast food).
 ATHLETIC TEAM TRIPS – The following are scheduled for a team Jterm experience.
 Boys Basketball
 Hockey
Current team members and students planning to try out for these teams should not plan to register
for international or domestic Jterm trips. More information will follow for these team trips – registration
and payment will take place in the fall.
For information regarding the Athletic Department Jterm policy please go to our website Academics/Jterm
– Athletic Policy
TRIP REQUIREMENTS:
 Tuition and fees must be current at the time of application and until trip departure in order for students
to participate on Jterm trips
 Administrative approval
 Students considering international trips must have a passport valid through July 2017
 A copy of your passport is required with registration for international trips
 Attend pre-trip meetings as scheduled
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
 DEPOSIT of $275 and registration form (with passport if applicable) due on or before Friday, 5/20/16
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(i.e. If your trip is $1000, a deposit of $275 due at
Payment #1 - additional 30% of trip cost due by 9/15/16
registration, a $300 payment is due on 9/15/16 and the
Payment #2 - final payment of remaining balance due 11/1/16
balance of $425 is due 11/1/16)
All deposits are non-refundable unless CVCA cancels the trip
Return all registrations with checks payable to: CVCA, mark envelope Attn: Jterm
Students and parents will be notified by June 3, 2016 regarding trip status.
INTERNATIONAL
Brazil
2017 TRIPS
Cost: $2150 – approximately 9-10 travel days
Leader: Mr. Dale Schilling
Number of students: 8-14
Travel with us to Atibaia, Sao Paulo, Brazil where we will be
meeting the principal and students from the Escola
Internatcional Preparando Geracoes (EIPG). Students and
teachers there will serve as our host families as we travel
with them to serve the community with a “Vacation Bible
School” type of program. Students will be immersed into
the Brazilian culture where Portuguese is the native
language. Schools are on “Summer Break” during January – haven’t you
ever wanted to go to Brazil for summer break in January? This very
special school collaboration is being planned in a local community that
needs the Gospel. Our ministry will include music, sports, arts, English
classes, and much more as we work together with EIPG students and
parents. We believe these days will be a blessing to all involved and a powerful way of sharing the Gospel.
Atibaia (or Estancia de Atibaia) is a Brazilian city located in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The name is derived
from an indigenous language called Tupi, and means “healthy water river”.
In addition to a passport, students are required to have a visa to travel to Brazil, contact Mr. Schilling for
details.
Dominican Republic – Doulos Discovery School
Cost: $1500 – tentatively January 1-8
Leader: Mrs. Fullerton
Number of students: 8-24
Join our service-learning trip to the Doulos Discovery School in
Jarabacoa, DR. Doulos is one of the three International Christian
Schools with whom CVCA partners for short and long term exchange
programs. We will be staying in local villas that are walking distance to
the school and will spend each morning on campus interacting with 1st3rd grade students running a "Christmas VBS Camp" experience. In the
afternoons we will do light maintenance on campus, serve the local
community through a local evangelical church, and enjoy the gloriously
verdant mountains via hikes to Jiminoa Falls, Pico Escondido (a Young
Life Camp), and a local coffee farm.
El Salvador - Love & Hope Children’s
Home
Cost: $1500 – tentatively January 1-9
Leader: Mr. Dan Larlham
Number of students: 8-10
Love and Hope Children’s Home in El Salvador is operated by
two CVCA alums, Rachel (2001) and Justin (1998) Klubnik.
This is a life-changing opportunity to see and serve on the
mission field as well as experience a culture different than
ours. The people, specifically the kids at the home, are the
biggest draw. Other highlights will include a trip with the
children of the home to the beach, a tour of San Salvador, an
evangelical outreach to the local community, and, of course, a
trip to a local pupuseria to experience authentic El Salvador
cuisine. This trip affords the students of CVCA a chance to truly follow Jesus’ commands to Love God and
Love Others.
Norway – STEP: Short Term Exchange Program
Cost: $1650 – approximately 9-10 travel days
Leader: Mr. Steve Kasiguran
Number of students: 8-12
Norway is a beautiful country. Bergen, the second largest
city, sits on the western coast and is considered the
gateway to the fjords. A highlight of the trip is the “Norway
in a Nutshell” tour by train, bus, and boat through the
mountains and fjords. God’s handiwork is vividly displayed
in this part of the world!
The Short Term Exchange Program (STEP) Norway
provides the opportunity for home-to-home exchanges
between students from Cuyahoga Valley Christian
Academy and the Danielsen Videregaende School in
Bergen, Norway. Students from both schools learn about
the customs and culture of the exchange country. Our
students experience first-hand the commonality of faith we enjoy in Christ, as we typically attend church and
youth group services while we are in Bergen. They also develop a measure of independence as they learn
how to deal with a different currency and with people whose native language is not English.
Students interested in travel to Norway should also consider hosting a Norwegian student from Danielsen
School in Bergen Norway, for approximately two weeks in the fall of 2016. Each CVCA student typically stays
with the family of the Danielsen student they host in the fall. We will attend classes at Danielsen and make
sightseeing trips to different areas in and around Bergen.
JOSHUA EXPEDITION TRIPS -* Joshua Expeditions provides global opportunities for youth that
serve to encourage and highlight their gifts through hands-on experiences. Joshua Expeditions is a non-profit Christian organization founded for the
purpose of assisting schools and churches in bringing the world to young people and bringing the Gospel to the world. Joshua Expeditions has been
providing purpose-filled educational travel for over a decade to groups from all over the country. By design, every Joshua Expeditions tour includes
ministry opportunities which add value and perspective to each experience.
LONDON & EDINBURGH
Cost: $3,300 (includes travel insurance) – 8 travel days
Leaders: Mrs. Joy Meszaros & Ms. Ami Wagner
Number of students: 16-24+
Come explore the countries of England and Scotland. We will start
our trip in London visiting such sites as: Trafalgar Square, the
London Eye, Westminster Abbey and Piccadilly Circus. Then we will
travel to Edinburgh by train to take in Holyrood Park, The Royal Mile
and Edinburgh Castle to name just a few. We will have our own tour
director, who will be with us from the time we land in London until the airport in Scotland, and local tour guides
in each country for a day who enlighten our time in these two countries with their experience and education.
Itinerary:
 Days 1-2 Travel, arrive in London, London Bus Tour, Trafalgar Square, London Eye
 Day 3 Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, National Gallery, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus
 Day 4 Tower of London, Borough Market, Thames River Cruise, St. Paul’s Cathedral
 Day 5 Church Service, Windsor Castle, Tower Bridge
 Day 6 Depart for Edinburgh, Arthur’s Seat, City Tour, The Royal Mile
 Day 7 Edinburgh Castle, John Knox House, St. Giles Cathedral, Scottish National Gallery, The Real
Mary King’s Close
 Day 8 Travel back home
Florida Keys – Marine Biology
Cost: $1765 (includes travel insurance) – 5 travel days
Leader: Mr. Craig Rupe
Number of students: 16-24+
We will be exploring the marine biology of South Florida
by visiting ecological reserves in Islamorada, Florida City
and Key West. This expedition includes activities such
as kayak eco-tour, shark feeding, dolphin encounter and
a gator farm visit just to name a few.
Itinerary:
 Day 1 Arrival, Orientation
 Day 2 Kayak Eco-Tour, Shark and Tarpon Feeding
 Day 3 Dolphin Research Center, Beach Time
 Day 4 Ministry, Gator Farm
 Day 5 Departure
Washington DC
Cost: $950 (includes travel insurance) – 4 travel days, 1 classroom day
Leaders: Mrs. Marcie Lichi & Mrs. Brenda Speas
Number of students: 24-32
This Joshua Expedition Trip will travel by motor coach to
Washington, DC. Students will be immersed in the rich
history of our nation’s capital on this “American Heritage
Tour.”
Itinerary:
 Day 1 Travel day, Smithsonian, National Archives,
Memorial Tour
 Day 2 Capitol Hill, Holocaust Museum, White
House, Lincoln and War Memorials
 Day 3 Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, Mount Vernon, 9/11 Memorial
 Day 4 Ministry, Home
Depending on departure dates, there will either be a classroom day prior to prepare for the trip or one
after to recap the experience in Washington, DC.
DOMESTIC TRIPS
Atlanta Georgia Dome – 2017 Passion
Conference
Cost: $875 – January 2-5, 1 classroom day
Leader: Mrs. Jeanie Micale, Mrs. Mathews, Mr. Hyatt
Number of students: 12-21 (seniors only)
The 2017 Passion Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, headed by Louie Giglio, is
an amazing opportunity for High School seniors and college-age students to
become passionate about their faith and commitment to Jesus Christ. Previous
speakers and Worship Leaders have included John Piper,
Francis Chan, Hillsong & Chris Tomlin. This three-day
event will conclude with an afternoon at the Georgia
Aquarium and a recap day upon return to CVCA.
Great Smokey Mountains - Hiking
Cost: $450 – 5 travel days
Leaders: Mr. Jordan Samsonas and Mr. Adam Armstrong
Number of students: 20-40
We will leave on Monday, January 2nd and return on Friday,
January 6th. We will travel via charter bus to the Gatlinburg,
Tennessee area where we will spend three days hiking in the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We will stay in a
hotel each night - in other words, we will be day hiking only
(no overnight, outdoor camping). The average high in
January in the Smoky Mountains is 48 degrees; the average
low is 26. They average 4 inches of snow. In other words, it
should be great weather for hiking and exploring one of the most beautiful national parks in the United States.
Cost of the trip includes transportation, accommodations, breakfast and $100 food allowance for lunch and
dinner. Students are responsible for any needed equipment (hiking boots, winter coat, gloves, hat, rain jacket,
etc. and expenses over the $100 food allowance).
Philadelphia, PA – Urban Hope
Cost: $425 – 5 travel days
Contact: Dr. Matt Koons
Grades 10-12 – interested students must complete an application which needs
approval before submitting their trip deposit
Our Urban Hope trip to Philadelphia will allow students the chance to participate
in urban ministry and develop a deeper walk with Christ. As well, we will have
an opportunity to see some historical parts of the city.
The Urban Hop Center began in 1998 as a ministry of CE National, a Church Effectiveness ministry, and is
located in Northern Philadelphia. The ministry is a cross-cultural urban training center with a mission ‘to reach
the urban family through children and youth and train believers in cross-cultural ministry.” Through UHTC many
young people come to faith in the Lord Jesus, some of whom are now a regular part of the ministry! Urban
Hope is about people who are on a mission for Christ. Their deep desire is sharing the gospel and reaching
out to the community. As Urban Hope serves the youth and families in the neighborhood, they desire to reach,
teach, equip, and develop through the ongoing ministry of the center as well as through the church that they
have planted.
Purpose of Ministry Team
• To expose participants to the needs of the inner city and help them to develop a heart for its people.
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To provide practical and transferable ministry training and experience which participants can use in
their home communities.
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To train participants to be “on mission” in their everyday lives.
2017 TRIP REGISTRATION
DEPOSIT
REQUIRED
Documentation
Required
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
$275
None
BRAZIL
$275
Passport
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
$275
Passport
EL SALVADOR
$275
Passport
FLORIDA KEYS
$275
None
GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS
$275
None
LONDON & EDINBURGH
$275
Passport
$275
$275 after
Passport
PHILADELPHIA, PA
application has
been approved
application required
WASHINGTON DC
$275
None
TRIP – CHECK ONE
NORWAY
(attached)
PLEASE PRINT
STUDENT NAME
GRADE 2016-2017
PARENT NAME(S)
PARENT
SIGNATURE
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Finance
Office
SMO
Admin Office
Passport
Deposit
Pymt 1
Pymt 2
**2017 CVCA URBAN HOPE MISSION TEAM
APPLICATION
STUDENT NAME (PLEASE PRINT):
PARENT NAME(S): ________________________________
PHONE NUMBER: __(_________)_________ - _________________
EMAIL:
**The Urban Hope mission trip will be conducted Jterm 2017 – grades 10-12**
Please Answer the Following Questions:
1.
Why do you want to go on this mission trip?
2.
What activities / events have you already participated in that would show you have a desire to serve and minister to
others?
3.
Do you have any health concerns which may affect you on this trip?
4.
What do you anticipate being the most difficult part of the mission trip for you? Explain why.
5.
Where are you currently at on your spiritual journey? Describe your spiritual life?
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STUDENT COMMITMENT: I wish to apply to be a part of the CVCA Urban Hope Mission Team. I
understand that I am responsible for the $425.00 trip cost. I agree to be an enthusiastic, supportive worker for
Christ in this ministry.
Signed: __________________________
Student
________________
Date
PARENT COMMITMENT: We fully support our student’s application to the CVCA Urban Hope Mission
Team. We understand we are responsible for the payment of a $275 deposit upon our student’s acceptance to
be a part of this ministry team and the remaining $150 balance as outlined by CVCA’s Jterm payment policy.
(30% payment due 9/15/16; final payment due 11/1/16)
Signed: ________________________
Parent
_________________
Date
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO DR. KOONS!
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