FAQS - Mission Trips
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

We estimate $400-800 for Stateside Spring Break Trips, $2500 for London Spring Break and $5500 for the London Summer Mission Trip. You may raise additional funds to reimburse stateside transportation. Apply now and automatically receive a 10% scholarship toward your trip! 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 and often stateside trips.
  • 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 stateside for spring break, 25 for London Spring Break or 100 if you are traveling on summer mission.
WHAT ARE THE DATES?

Mar. 1 - Mar. 6

MSU, Temple, UMich & UDM Trip to Stanford Apply by Feb. 12

Mar. 8 - Mar. 11

NIU, VTech, Wheaton & WSU Trip to IU Apply by Mar. 3

Mar. 15 - Mar. 22

GTech, IUI, Purdue, UIUC & UMD Trip to London Apply by Feb. 13

Mar. 15 - Mar. 20

GTech, IUI, Purdue, UIUC & UMD Trip to UGA Apply by Feb. 25

Mar. 24 - Mar. 27

Depaul, Drexel & UIC Trip to UMBC Apply by Mar. 2

May 12 - June 4

London Summer Mission Apply by April 1

HOW DO I RESERVE A SPOT?
APPLY ONLINE AND MAKE a NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT of 10% of the cost of the trip within 1 week of acceptance. We will automatically apply a matching scholarship for 10% of the trip to get you on your way to getting fully funded!

CAN I RESERVE SPOTS FOR MY CAMPUS?
SPACES ARE ONLY RESERVED WHEN THE NON-REFUNDABLE 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, ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS A CHANCE THEY WILL BE BOOKING FOR YOU.
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!