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Pascagoula, MS

• 109 miles east of New Orleans, LA
• 44 miles southwest of Mobile, AL
• Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico

Campsite

• Local church campus
• Full gymnasium and church building used as boys/girls dorms
• Air-conditioning and hot water
• Full locker room style bathroom/shower facilities
• Portable shower facilities
• Industrial size kitchen facilities

The following is only a sample list of available projects. Our focus will be directed towards finding families that are currently living in trailers, shelters, and on the streets and moving these families back into their homes. However, there are countless other ways that one can serve in the Gulf Coast. Mission Encounter specializes in adapting work projects to fit the strengths and talents of each individual team.

Home Repair

• Repairing and replacing roofs
• Hanging drywall
• Laying carpet, tile, or wood flooring
• Installing electric wiring
• Painting
• Landscaping
• Cleaning

Community/Church Service

• Vacation Bible School for neighborhood kids
• Cleaning and repairing local schools
• Sports Camps

Encouragement Ministries

• Getting to know families on a personal level
• Inviting locals to praise and worship services
• Cooking meals for the elderly and for single mothers
• Maintaining contact with families even after the mission trip is over

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

Sunday:

Monday – Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Mission Encounter offers you the opportunity to come to Pascagoula 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.

Site Inspections are available on the following dates:

• January
• April

• $200 non-refundable team fee due at time of registration. This can be submitted online or by check.
• $29 per person due within 21 days of registration. Check or money order only
• $90 per person due 90 days before arrival date
• $90 per person due 60 days from arrival date
• $90 per person due 30 days from arrival date

Accommodations:

Q: Where do we sleep?
A: Participants will sleep on cots and air mattresses. The church gym and main building will be used as guy and girl dorms. Both buildings are air-conditioned and have bathroom facilities.

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.

Q: What is the address and phone number of the camp site?
A: 2305 Chicot Road Pascagoula, MS 39581 – 228-696-6487

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 tools do we need to bring with us?
A: This largely depends on what specific projects you will be undertaking. However, we have compiled a general list of tools that are needed in the Gulf Coast. (add link) Please review this list and bring whatever you are able too.

Q: What type of clothes should be worn on-site?
A: Rugged work shoes and clothes that will offer protection from the sun are very important. No sandals should be worn on the work site.

Q: Can our group stay together?
A: This depends on the specific project. Most home projects have a capacity of 10 – 12 participants. If you have a group larger than 15 please expect to be split up on different projects.

Q: What kind of work will we be doing?
A: This depends mostly on the makeup of your team and the amount of project funds you are able to raise. Most teams will be assigned home repair projects that include roofing, hanging drywall, replacing flooring, painting, etc. However, M.E. is happy to work with each group to make sure their strengths and talents are used best to reach the people of the Gulf region. Please call or email us when registering to identify specific projects you would like to be involved with during your time on-site.

Q: Will water be provided on the work site?
A: No. Each team will be responsible for providing their own water and coolers at each work site on a daily basis.

Activities:

Q: What activities are available for our free day?
A: There are a wide variety of activities available in the Gulf region. 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:

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. However, M.E. does offer an affordable transportation package which provides transportation to all of the above. Please call or email us if you are interested in this transportation package.

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.