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FAQs

Do you require a minimum number of participants in a team?

We request that teams be no smaller than six members, including leaders. In the past, we have found that a good ratio is 7 students to 1 leader, but it’s entirely up to you how many leaders you arrange for your group.

Are there any age requirements?

The age minimum is 13 years old because it is important that all of your team members are able to participate in all activities during your outreach.

All International Outreaches have a 14 year old age minimum.

What if I need to add to or subtract from my group?

It’s not a problem to change the number of participants in your team by five or less, but please contact our office as soon as you know that the numbers for your group are going to change. Although we cannot refund the Registration Fee, if you subtract from your group, we will still apply the amount toward the total cost.

Is a refund available if we have to cancel for the whole group?

Unfortunately, we cannot refund your Registration Fee. Your Deposit Fee is refundable until FOUR WEEKS PRIOR to your Mission Adventure. After that, they are non-refundable. Any amounts paid above your Registration and Deposit are fully refundable.

What time should we arrive?

During the Summer Program, we ask that teams check-in with us between 3:00-5:00pm on the first Monday of the Program. For Urban Mission Exposure during the Fall/Winter we will arrange a time with you that suit your travel schedule. During Spring Urban Missions Exposure our intake days are on Fridays, so we ask that you check-in between 3:00-6:00 on the given Friday that you arrive in the city.

What do the fees cover?

For Summer Program fees cover food, accommodation, and a Mission Adventures Kit.

Urban Missions Exposure fees cover food, accommodation, and a YWAM t-shirt.

Where am I going to sleep?

We usually house our teams at local churches, which means you will be sleeping on the floor. Please bring your own sleeping bag, and we will provide foam mats for you to sleep on. The church your team is staying at may or may not have a shower facility, so if not, we will make plans for you to shower at another church or a nearby community centre. In this case, your schedule will not have room for showering every day, but we will try to schedule one at least every third day.

What is a Mission Adventures Kit?

Summer Program participants receive a Mission Adventures Kit which includes a bag, t-shirt, devotional magazine, and a special gift just for you!

Am I responsible for transportation?

Yes, in Vancouver you are responsible for transportation for your team. You also need your own money for parking fees. We recommend budgeting $50 for parking per vehicle. For International Outreaches, transportation costs are calculated into the total cost of your trip.