Short Term Trips

Short Term Trip Training Class

Our next Mission Trip Training Class will be Sunday, March 22nd at 10:30 AM in 5204. This is our prerequisite class for most Mission Trips at TLC. Each trip description below contains requirement information. Make reservations with robin@tlc.org.

North America

California (Mi6:8 Catalina Island)

February 13-16, 2026

PURPOSE: Many of you know that Mission i6:8 has been partnering with Campus By The Sea (CBS) on Catalina Island to assist with rebuilding efforts at their 72-year-old youth camp. We are thrilled to announce that we will be returning this February to help with several essential projects, including deferred maintenance that CBS has planned for the coming year. These projects will involve a variety of tasks such as concrete work, carpentry, painting, site cleanup, and other projects that may arise. We’re looking for volunteers who are willing and capable of performing these tasks with a focus on quality and care.

COST: A minimum donation of $100 per person is requested to help cover meals provided by CBS. Additional donations are welcome to bless their ministry, which operates as a non-profit with ongoing financial needs.

TRANSPORTATION: Travel to the island is an additional cost. Our team is working to finalize transportation details. Tentative plans are to meet in Avalon at the pier by:

• Friday, February 13th at 3:00 PM
• or Saturday, February 14th at 12:00 noon

Please be patient as we coordinate these logistics with CBS. We will provide updates as soon as possible.

REGISTRATION: Sign-ups will likely be available through our website at https://mi6-8.org/ Keep an eye out for updates! In the meantime, if you’re ready to commit to this trip, please let me know via email so I can keep you updated. Email randy@csbuild.com

Mexico (Mi6:8)

June 24-29, 2026 (Family Friendly)

PURPOSE: Share God's love with others through meeting practical needs. We will be building houses and relationships.

INFORMATION MEETING: Identical meetings on Saturday, February 21st at 5 PM in 7107 and Sunday, February 22nd at 12:15 PM in 7107.

COST: Approximately $450 plus travel to San Diego and back.

TRAINING CLASS: It is highly recommended to take the Short Term Trip Training class. Contact robin@tlc.org to make a reservation for the next class which will be offered in the Spring.

REGISTRATION: Go to mi6-8.org to register! Registration doesn't open until Spring.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Randy Strong at randy@csbuild.com 

SEE HIGHLIGHT VIDEO OF 2022 TRIP HERE: https://vimeo.com/sadlegs/cloud

Camp Attitude (Oregon)

June & July, 2026 (Family Friendly)

PURPOSE: To be support staff at Camp Attitude for families with special needs kids. Help in the kitchen, cleaning, program support, medical staff. High school students serve as buddies to campers. This is a SUPER all-age & family mission that makes a tremendous impact! It’s also one of our least expensive!

DATES: You can help any of their weeks, but we hope to have a TLC week in July if we have enough interest. More information to come.

COST: (Last year’s rates): $150 individual, $250 for a couple, $350 for 3 or more in a family (a small increase is possible). Your own travel expenses up to Oregon and back will also have to be factored in your expenses.

HOUSING: In tents or bring an RV.

ORIENTATION MEETING: Identical meetings on Saturday, February 28th at 5 PM in 7107 and March 1st at 12:15 PM in 7107

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.campattitude.com or email director@campattitude.com for more information and to apply. For more information about the TLC week, contact robin@tlc.org.

Asia & Middle East

Japan

April 13-22, 2026 

PURPOSE: Imagine if you lived in a foreign land with few peers & friends that you rarely got to visit. Loneliness would be hard to keep at bay. The times that you actually were able to gather with peers would be priceless! This is the life & mission of TLC's mission partners in Japan, Ken & the late Bola Taylor and their three children. Once per year the Taylor family is able to gather with their missionary peers at a retreat. To ensure that this precious time is as need-meeting & fulfilling as possible, Ken asks us to come and run the youth component of the retreat—this allows the the weary missionary adults to be free to attend to their own needs and be refreshed. And they can't say enough about "what an incredible blessing" this is for them! That is why we go! So if you have a heart to serve missionaries and minister to their (a super group of) "M.K.s" (Missionary Kids) & teens, then this is the mission for you! 

COST: Approximately $2000 (Includes air and ground transportation, food and lodging, etc.)

ADDITIONAL COSTS: Passport and souvenirs & extras on “fun” day

SKILLS DESIRED: People with a heart for elementary age children, preschoolers and holding babies! You need to be able to hang with, play with, and engage with kids for 8 hours a day!

TEAM SIZE: 12 max. Only one or two spots available.

SHORT TERM TRIP TRAINING CLASS: Next class will be Sunday, March 22nd at 10:30 AM. Contact robin@tlc.org to make a reservation. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kurt Carlton at kurt@tlc.org

APPLY HERE

Jordan

September 18-27, 2026 - Full Team

PURPOSE: Assist in conducting outreach & assistance to Middle-eastern refugees through home and village visits, and participate in all activities of the Amon House and encourage staff. ALSO, if you are a dentist or hygienists, we would like to have some be a part of the team to work in the dental clinic for the refugees.

TEAM SIZE: Max 12 people. At the moment, the team is full. To get on the waitlist email Angie Lackey at 6lackeys@gmail.com

TYPE OF CHARACTER TRAITS NEEDED: Maturity in Christ, overseas mission trip experience, a good team player, patience & flexibility, emotional stability, servant heart, love of people, attractive personality and/or good social skills.

COST: Approximately $2,200-$2500. May change due to flight costs.

ADDITIONAL COSTS: Passport, vaccinations if needed, extra meals while traveling, possible excursion costs.

INFO MEETINGS: No meetings at this time since the team is full.

TRAINING: Several meetings required.

SHORT TERM TRIP TRAINING CLASS: Required. Next class will be offered Sunday, March 22nd at 10:30 AM. Make reservations with robin@tlc.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact team leader Kara Taylor at mauisoccer7@gmail.com

APPLY HERE

Indonesia

January 17-25, 2026 (Completed!)

PURPOSE: To provide childcare and VBS like program for 12 to 15 babies and kids, and a youth leader to run a program for 5 teens at their yearly missions agency conference. If we can provide a worship leader for the main meetings, that is another possible job.

LOCATION: Exact location of the conference to be determined, but most likely the city of Bandung, West Java province.

COST: $2100 - $2500 depending on airfare.

TEAM SIZE: 10 people max (including the team leader)

SHORT TERM TRIP TRAINING CLASS: A required class if you haven't taken it. Next class will be Sunday, October 12th at 10:30 AM in 5204. RSVP to Robin at robin@tlc.org

TEAM MEETINGS: There will be several before you leave.

INFORMATION MEETINGS about the trip: Saturday, May 3rd at 5 PM in 7106 and Sunday, May 4th at 10:15 AM in 5208.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Jim Holderman at jmhkrh@cruzio.com

APPLY HERE - The team leader will reach out to you to set up an interview and then to select the team.

Europe

Italy

July 2-13, 2026

PURPOSE: To help run a youth camp for 13-18 year olds. Our team will provide the worship band, game coordinators, videographer, and creating relationships with the campers. You need to be able to stay up late and get up early. Looking for 20-something folks who love youth!

COST: Around $2000 - $2200 depending on airfare.

TEAM SIZE: 5-8 people max.

INFORMATION MEETINGS: Identical meetings on Saturday, February 28th at 5 PM in 7106 and Sunday, March 1st at 10:15 AM in 5204.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Paul at paul@tlc.org

APPLY HERE - Short Term Training class is required if you have not taken it before. The next class will be offered Sunday, March 22nd at 10:30 AM. Make reservations with robin@tlc.org

All Year Long

Jordan

Dentists and Hygienists needed!

PURPOSE: We helped build a new dental clinic for refugees and they are in need of dentists and hygienists to come and serve for a week or more.

TEAM SIZE: We are not organizing a team to go at the same time. This would be for individuals or couples to go on their own.

COST: Around $2000 for one week

APPLICATION LINK: Contact Robin Spurlock at robin@tlc.org

FOR MORE INFO: Contact Robin at robin@tlc.org or our missionary, Jamal Hashweh at jamal@refugecities.org

Mercy Ships (Africa)

PURPOSE: Mercy Ships has two ships that serve different African countries. They need 1200+ international volunteers. You can volunteer for 2 weeks, a month, or longer. 

SKILLS: They need volunteers in medical roles (nurse, surgeon, dentist, pharmacist, radiologist, physiotherapist, etc.), general areas (cooks, teacher, housekeeper, finance, hospitatlity, photographer, human resources, dining room staff, sales, etc.) and technical roles (seaman, carpenter, plumber, engineer, electrician, etc.). There is literally some spot on the crew for you!!

COST: Round trip airfare to Africa

APPLY HERE