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Chicago, IL

• Third largest city in the U.S.
• Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan

Campsite

The following is only a sample list of available projects. Mission Encounter specializes in adapting work projects to fit the strengths and talents of each individual team.

Community/Church Service

• Vacation Bible School for neighborhood kids
• Cleaning and repairing local schools
• Sports Camps
• Working with the elderly in nursing homes
• Homeless Outreach programs

The following is a general outline of the weekly schedule for Camp Chicago. Please note that specific times are subject to change.

Sunday:

Monday – Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Mission Encounter offers you the opportunity to come to Chicago and visit the site after you have registered. These site visits will allow you to become acquainted with the camp site, walk through projects, and get to know Mission Encounter staff.

• Please call to set up a date for a site inspection

• $200 non-refundable team fee due at time of registration. This can be submitted online or by check.
• $70 per person due within 90 before arrival date Check or money order only
• $80 per person due 90 days before arrival date
• $80 per person due 60 days from arrival date
• $80 per person due 30 days from arrival date

Accommodations:

Q: Where do we sleep?
A: Participants will be sleeping on air mattresses and cots (both not provided) at a local church.

Q: What kind of security measures are in place?
A: Both buildings will be locked at curfew each night. Also, M.E. staff will be responsible for making night rounds of the campus. NOTE: Although M.E. assures that your personal belongings are safe while on campus, common sense is still required. Do not leave out wallets, purses, or jewelry. Valuables not essential to your service project should be left at home.  

Projects:

Q: What is project money and how much do we need to provide?
A: Project money or project funds are the means in which teams obtain the materials necessary to completing a specific project. These funds are sent directly to M.E. before the team arrives at its camp site. These funds are then combined with the funds of other teams at that particular camp site. M.E. then uses these funds to purchase materials for all the teams present at the site. The amount of project funds needed varies depending on the specifics of the project. NOTE: M.E. understands that not all teams have the financial resources as others and would never disqualify a team from participating due to lack of project funds. However, the success of our events is based on our ability to provide the necessary materials to see each project to completion. Mission Encounter strongly encourages all teams to provide $500 – 1000 for every 10 people on the team. This amount will also depend on the nature of the designated projects.

Q: What type of clothes should be worn on-site?
A: Modesty and safety should always be kept in mind. Sturdy shoes should always be worn on project sites.

Q: Will water be provided on the work site?
A: Yes. Water coolers and cups will be available at each site.  

Activities:

Q: What activities are available for our free day?
A: There are a wide variety of activities available in Chicago. Here is a sample list that we have compiled for you.

Q: Are free day activities included in our price?
A: No. All activities are done independent of your team cost for the trip.

Q: What meals are provided on free day?
A: Breakfast and dinner will be provided at the site as usual. Lunch is on your own.

Check-in/Check-out:

Q: Is check-in/check-out always on Sunday afternoon/Saturday morning? What if we want to check-in on an odd day?
A: Check-in is always on Sunday afternoon after 3:00 p.m. We are no longer accepting registrations for ‘odd day’ (any day other than the designated Sunday time) check-in dates. Please contact us if you have a schedule conflict that will not allow you to check-in on Sunday afternoon. Trips are always 6 nights starting on Sunday night.

Q: How early can we check-in on Sunday?
A: 3:00 p.m.

Transportation/Travel:

Q: We are flying in to the site. Is M.E. responsible for transporting us to/from the airport and to/from our work sites?
A: No. Each team is responsible to provide its own transportation to/from the airport, to/from work sites, and to/from free day activities.

Shots/Vaccinations:

Q: Are shots and vaccinations required to attend?
A: Yes. Each participant is required to have updated Tetanus shots.

Cancellation Policy:

Q: Is there a cancellation policy?
A: Yes. Due to deposits and up-front costs, Mission Encounter adheres to the following cancellation policy.

Teams can add/drop participants from their roster up to 1 day before their arrival date. However, refunds of costs paid are contingent upon the following scale:

Cancel 30 days before arrival date – full refund
Cancel 29 -15 days before arrival date – refund 75% of cost paid
Cancel 14 – 1 day before arrival date - refund 50% of cost paid
No shows – no refund

Cancellations must be formally done through the online cancellation form. We will not honor any cancellations communicated through emails, letters, or phone messages.

When registering your team we recommend that you give the most conservative headcount possible. It is much easier for us to add participants to site rosters than it is to remove them. However, remember that space is limited at each of our sites and an accurate head count will ensure your first choice selection for dates.

We understand that emergencies and illnesses unfortunately happen. We will be more than willing to refund fees for participants in cases of EXTREME or SEVERE emergencies and illnesses.