Lead a Girls' Camp in Slovakia!
- Female applicants (including older teens, college students, and ladies of all ages) desiring to disciple girls and help teach English skills are welcome to apply
- Lead fun group activities (past examples include hiking, tie dye, making piñatas, cooking, painting, and more!
- Guide spiritual conversations
- Facilitate English language learning exercises (skits, grammar lessons, conversational opportunities)
1, 2, 3, Go!
Please submit ALL THREE of these documents to complete your application. If you are accepted, you will need to submit a signed medical release and team covenant (rules) agreement.
The additional information on this page is for accepted team members to review before our trip. Please reach out to trips@gpartners.org with questions.
Quick Facts
What to Expect
Overall Trip Goal: Our Slovakia trips are tailored to draw young ladies and adult women to help lead an all-girls youth English Camp in Závadka. The camp hosts 10-20 girls aged 10-18 years old. We aim to help them learn English through Biblical teachings (devotions, Bible study, etc.). We talk through real-life issues and help girls understand the relational God who loves them as they find their identity in Him.
Accommodations: We will stay in a large house with up to 30 people (possibly split between 2 houses very close to each other). Because this is an all-girls youth camp, team members generally sleep in rooms with the girls (bunk beds or mattresses on the floor). You will sleep in the same place for the entire trip (with the exception of possibly staying at a hotel near the airport for departure).
Meals: Lunch is the main meal in Europe. Breakfast and dinner are provided, but are light. Be prepared to try new things (vyprážany syr - fired cheese) and be pleasantly surprised by familiar meals (spaghetti). Food allergies are easily accommodated here. Team members alternate helping in the kitchen and everyone pitches in to clean the kitchen after meals. Feel free to bring your own snacks for the in-between times and travel.
Daily Living: You can pack light because we can easily wash laundry here. Shampoo and towels? We got it. Bedsheets? Covered. Remember - Summers in Europe are a bit different. The days are warm (not hot) and the evenings are cool. Think Spring weather. Pack your necessities and come with an attitude of serving and learning as you experience God and share His love in unique ways.
How to Get a Passport / Visa
View instructions on How to Get a Passport from the Department of State.
Information on Getting a Visa.
Medical and Vaccine Information
The Department of State continuously updates travel recommendations, and requirements are subject to change. We update team members with changes.
Language Tips for GPPD Trips
In addition to these resources, we encourage you to look for additional language resources through Youtube or your local library to help you connect with those you will meet over the course of the trip. Translators will be available to help with communication.
Jordan: Basic Arabic Words and Phrases
Haiti: Basic Haitian Creole Words and Phrases
South Asia:
- Hindi and Telugu are the most common in the areas where we will serve.
- Telugu Words and Phrases
- Hindi Words and Phrases
Uganda:
- In Uganda, it is estimated that over 70 languages are spoken. Of these, English, Swahili, and Luganda are the most common.
- Luganda Words and Phrases
- Swahili Words and Phrases
Guatemala:
Fundraising
If you choose to raise support for trip costs, you can start your page, powered by Classy fundraising software, here.
If you have trouble with your fundraising campaign, please contact selliott@gpartners.org.
Packing List
Coming Soon
Payment Schedule ($2600 Total)
Note: Final cost is contingent upon airfare tickets, which are purchased by GPPD for each trip departing from Washington, DC.
Any personal cost of travel to/from Washington, DC is NOT included in the payment schedule.
| July 2024 Trip | |
| Payment | Due Date |
| $600 | March 1 |
| $500 ($1100 total) | April 1 |
| $500 ($1600 total) | May 1 |
| $500 ($2100 total) | June 1 |
| $500 ($2600 total) | July 1 |
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Required Documents
*Approved team members do not need to resubmit documents already submitted prior to acceptance. Team members over age 18 may submit documents online OR by mail/scanning. Minors must print, sign, and submit documents with signed permission of a guardian (by mail or scanning and emailing to trips@gpartners.org)
PLEASE SUBMIT THESE 3 ITEMS TO APPLY:
- RISK STATEMENT
- BACKGROUND CHECK
- MANAGED MISSIONS Trip Application
PLEASE SUBMIT AFTER BEING ACCEPTED:
We would LOVE to answer any questions you may have before or after applying.
Please contact trips@gpartners.org
