FAQS - Spring Break Mission Trips
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

We estimate $270 for Stateside Spring Break Trips, $2250 for the London Spring Break Trip. However, you may raise additional funds to reimburse stateside transportation. Check with a trip leader for further details.

CAN I RAISE SUPPORT TO PAY FOR THE TRIP?
YES! NEED HELP? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST?

  • Public Transit
  • All Meals during the trip
  • Housing
  • Outreach
  • Other Team Activities
  • Operation fees
  • Round-trip flights for those going to London
  • Travel and food while traveling to stateside locations are not included, however, you may raise additional funds to cover these costs.

WHAT IF THE FUNDS DON'T COME IN?

If you send support letters for spring break and follow them up for decisions, however you are still short, Design will fully scholarship the remaining funds. In order to qualify, we ask that you invite at least 10 to your support team if you are traveling domestic, 25 if you are traveling international.
WHAT ARE THE DATES?

Feb. 26 - Mar. 1

UMich & MSU Trip to Purdue  Apply by Feb. 8

Mar. 2 - Mar. 8

Temple, UDM & VTech Trip to MSU Apply by Feb. 11

Mar. 8 - Mar. 16

London Spring Break Trip Apply by Feb. 5

Mar. 9 - Mar. 15

UIUC, Purdue, WSU, CWRU, IUPUI, UIndy & NIU Trip to Atlanta Apply by Feb. 15

Mar. 19 - Mar. 23

UIC, UMD & GTech Trip to VATech Apply by Feb. 22

HOW DO I RESERVE A SPOT?
APPLY ONLINE AND MAKE a $50 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT within 1 week of acceptance.

CAN I RESERVE SPOTS FOR MY CAMPUS?
SPACES ARE ONLY RESERVED WHEN THE NON-REFUNDABLE $50 DEPOSIT IS PAID.

WILL THERE BE FREE TIME TO EXPLORE?
YES, THERE WILL BE FREE TIME BUILT IN TO THE SCHEDULE MOST DAYS.

WHAT WILL STUDENTS BE DOING?
STUDENTS WILL BE TRAINED IN MINISTRY AND HELP LAUNCH SPIRITUAL MOVEMENTS
ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES.

WHAT WILL THE WEEK LOOK LIKE?
YOU WILL SPEND THE MORNINGS IN THE WORD AND PRAYER AND LEARNING MINISTRY SKILLS.
DURING THE AFTERNOONS YOU WILL BE ENGAGING COLLEGE STUDENTS ON CAMPUS WITH THE GOSPEL. THERE WILL ALSO BE A DAY WHERE STUDENTS WHO ARE GOING TO LONDON OR ATLANTA WILL CONNECT WITH A LOCAL CHURCH.
​ THERE WILL BE FREE TIME BUILT IN TO THE SCHEDULE MOST DAYS.

IS THERE PARKING?
THERE IS INCLUDED PARKING. IF YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE, YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE PARKING ARRANGEMENTS AS NEEDBE. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF DRIVE (OR TAKE A BUS/TRAIN IF YOU ARE ABLE) BUT ALSO RECOGNIZE FLYING MAY BE NECESSARY.

WHAT AIRPORT SHOULD I FLY INTO?
TALK WITH YOUR TRIP LEADER BEFORE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS
IF YOU FLY, IT MAY EASIEST TO TAKE A LYFT OR UBER TO THE HOTEL. YOU MAY ALSO BE ABLE TO TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (BUS/SUBWAY). IT MAY BE HARDER TO NAVIGATE WITH LARGER SUITCASES SO WE ASK FOR YOU TO ONLY BRING 1 CARRY-ON AND 1 PERSONAL-SIZED BAG.

STILL HAVE A QUESTION? Please reach out to your Design rep for further info!