Youth Mission 2026 is headed to Wausau, Wisconsin July 10-18, 2026! Join us in setting aside the pressures of our lives for a week and focusing on Jesus and serving. We will rehab homes with paint, porches, ramps, and roofs, and show the face of Jesus who loves unconditionally to the elderly, disabled, and low-income residents of Wausau.
2026 Workcamp Theme:
In a world filled with pressure from school, social media, and division, the 2026 theme, “Illuminate”, invites us to discover Jesus as the unstoppable Light (John 1:1–18). His Light brings clarity, purpose, and hope—shining through every challenge and never fading. As we explore what it means to carry that Light, we’ll see that faith isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are. Join us this summer to grow in faith, build real community, and shine Jesus’ brilliance in a world that needs it.
About Youth Mission 2026:
Youth Mission 2026 is open to students going into their 9th grade year in the fall of 2026 to infinity- which means you can come as a student or an adult! Mission is for everyone!
Fees and responsibilities for students 14 years to 24 years:
- $300 initial registration deposit before October 26, 2025. (This serves as your registration for Youth Mission 2026.)
- Participation in fundraisers, including but not limited to:
- A Letter Campaign of 30 letters mailed to family and friends asking for monetary support via donations to your trip OR a $600 deposit to cover the needed funds in lieu of the Letter Campaign.
- Letter-Writing Day for the Letter Campaign - Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:15 am. All who are participating in the Letter Campaign MUST attend!
- Thanksgiving Eve Tailgate & Pie Fellowship - November 26, 2025
- Treatie for Your Sweetie Bake Sale & Lock-in - February 7-8, 2026
- Chili Cook-Off - Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Participation in Youth Group activities, worship, etc. consistently throughout the year.
Prizes are awarded for:
- The first first-time participant registration.
- First registration of a previous Workcamper.
- First to pay their "in lieu of" Letter Campaign ($600).
- First to receive a Letter Campaign donation.
Fees and responsibilities for adult volunteers 25 years and older:
- $100 initial registration deposit before October 26, 2025. (This serves as your registration for Youth Mission 2026.)
- Participation, as much as possible, in the fundraising.
- Participation as a worshiper to set a good example for students.
- Be willing to drive a passenger van, work as hard as the students, and give up some of life’s conveniences.
Finances should never be reason for missing out on mission. If you are unable to make the full $300 deposit simply let Kelley know and a scholarship will be provided. Participation in all other fundraising is required.
We pay Group Mission Trips $558 per person for room and board, and materials used in the projects. The fees are up $50 each due to rising costs for Group Mission Trips. All other funds provide for transportation, lodging as we travel, meals for travel, and some recreation.
From Group Mission Trips:
“When you volunteer with Group Mission Trips, you have the opportunity to engage in meaningful service projects that have a lasting impact on residents and communities around the world. From organized service projects to a Jesus-centered program that sparks deep conversations and daily devotions, our mission trips are designed to help youth and adults grow in their relationship with Jesus.”
Questions? Contact Kelley Miller, Youth & Family Director, at KMiller@stlc.org.