Multi-Congregation Youth Travel to Guatemala
This unique trip gives teens the opportunity to learn about environmental issues facing God's creation and how they can be agents of change.
Registration deadline is April 10, 2026.
Dates
July 11-21, 2026
Activity Level
Active
Cost
$1,600/person + airfare
Activity Level
Active
Daily walk or hikes on gravel and dirt paths in the cloud forest. These paths may be muddy and slippery due to recent rain. May include physical activities like digging, planting trees, or other gardening.
Optional high-activity adventures include swimming in natural ponds, exploring caves, and hiking to local villages.
Your journey to Guatemala is to the central highlands of Alta Verapaz where you will meet indigenous Q'eqchi' Maya young women who are transforming their communities through agroecology education.
Through personal and group reflection, you'll unravel complex issues related to climate change and the environment, spirituality and religion, education, empowering girls and women, and building community.
Have Questions?
Prefer to talk to a human? Give us a call and we can answer your questions!
Call (612)823-5058
Your Leader
Laura Feile*
Laura joined LPGM in 2025 as our international program manager. She started her professional career as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer and served a rural farming community in Jamaica for two years. She has worked both internationally and domestically ever since, including arranging individual and group overseas trips for technical and cultural exchanges.
*Laura is collaborating with congregational leaders on this trip.
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July 11
Arrive in Guatemala CityFlights typically connect to Guatemala City from Miami or Houston airports.
CCFC staff meet the group at the airport. We'll then take an approximately 5 hour bus ride to CCFC's center in the central highlands (Alta Verapaz).
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[Dates coming soon]
Experiential Learning at CCFC
Experiential learning at CCFC and surrounding villages. Experiences may include walking tours of campus, learning about the programs of CCFC, interacting with local students attending the Kids & Birds program, planting trees, visiting local villages, and attending worship.
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[Date coming soon]
Natural Water Park
Recreational day at natural water park or tour
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July 21
Return Home
Cost:
$1,600 per person
A deposit of $300 per person will reserve your spot.
Registration deadline is April 10, 2026.
* What's included?
- All in-country travel, lodging, and meals.
- Nonalcoholic beverages with meals.
- Filtered water.
- Hiking in the breathtaking cloud forests of Alta Verapaz.
- Trusted partnerships and guides to give you an authentic, safe experience.
- Limited medical evacuation insurance.
What isn't included?
- Airfare. We often help with booking, but you will be responsible for the cost of your flights to and from Guatemala.
- Passport. You will need a passport with at least six months until expiration beyond your travel dates.
- Vaccinations and preventative drugs. We suggest visiting a special travel clinic. Cost depends upon your insurance, copays and prescription benefits.
- Other Personal Expenses. Shopping, souvenirs, additional snacks or beverages you may choose to purchase during your trip.
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What are the travel/accommodations like?
In-country transportation is typically by mini-bus, or pickup truck for shorter trips.
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Lodging
Overnight accommodations range from hostel or dormitory-style rooms with shared bathrooms with amenities such as Wi-Fi.
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Food
Most meals are vegetarian-based, prepared by Advanced WALC interns, who are alumnae of the WALC program and now work for CCFC while they attend college. Expect plenty of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, fresh-baked bread, local coffee, and plenty of black beans, tortillas, and salsa!
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July 11 to July 21, 2026
$1450-$1600/person
