Summer Service Programs

Dates: June 18 - June 24, 2023

Size: 12 Students

Cost: $1300 total. $300 Application Fee (non-refundable if accepted); Minimum of an additional $1000 Fund Raising per person

Application Deadline: December 12, 2022

Service Trip Overview: This trip is an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the Appalachian culture of West Virginia while working with Habitat for Humanity to help build affordable housing for families in the area. While the region is blessed with abundant resources in the form of timber and coal; those that actually live and work in Appalachia often do not benefit from the country's use of these resources. In fact, this often overlooked and neglected region of our country has one of the highest rates of poverty in the United States. The trip will give students an opportunity to learn about the region, interact with people from the area, and ultimately learn about themselves and their place in the world. We will be working with "Almost Heaven Habitat" located in Franklin, WV (the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains).

Objectives:

• Through our work make a visible and positive impact on the people of Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia.
• To reflect upon and develop a better understanding of the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural aspects of life for people living in the Appalachian mountains in the 21st Century.
• To gain an understanding of Catholic Social Teaching through interaction with and direct service to the people of the region.
• To integrate insights gained during the service experience with their own lives through group discussion and written reflection.

Program Requirements:

• Attend and participate in all pre-trip orientation sessions.
• Participate in Letter Writing fund raising activity, sending a minimum of 10 letters requesting support.
• Prepare with a small group of students, one dinner during the trip for the entire group.
• Prepare and Lead with other assigned students, one morning prayer session and one evening prayer reflection.

Criteria for Selection: The program is open to any current junior who is good academic and disciplinary standing. The primary criterion is expressed interest in the objectives and aims of the program.
 

Cost of Trip: The cost of the trip is all inclusive of transportation, lodging, meals, and program related materials.

The following costs are not covered and will be the responsibility of the student: Personal Spending money; Meal money for travel days (airport food court, etc...).

If you are accepted and decide not to participate, email Mr Parisi. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations and / or program fees have been paid.

Dates: Sunday, June 4 to Saturday, June 10, 2023

Size: 15 Students

Cost: $1600 total. $300 Application Fee (non-refundable if accepted); Minimum $1300 Fund Raising (Individual & Group) per person

Application Deadline: December 12, 2022

Service Trip Overview: Chicago is the 3rd largest city in the United States, with a population of over 2.7 million people, 30% of whom are living at or below the poverty line. The Chicago Immersion is intended to take the junior urban immersion to the next level through a more intensified urban experience living in and working with the tens of thousands of marginalized people in Chicago. Our base of operations will be the campus on The University of Illinois, Chicago. Through our work with various Catholic and other social service agencies, along with immersion opportunities the goal is to explore issues of social justice through the lens of Christian social teachings of peace, justice and respect for human dignity and the environment. We seek to inspire a responsive active faith, a commitment to serve and a passion for social change.

Similar to the Philadelphia Urban Immersion, our work will be coordinated and facilitated through various Catholic Social services Agencies who work with the homeless; those with substance addictions; schools who are striving to make a difference; and others as the week unfolds.

Objectives:

• Through our work make a visible and positive impact on the people in the community we serve.
• To reflect upon and develop a better understanding of the social, political, economic, religious and cultural aspects of life for the urban poor and disadvantaged.
• To gain an understanding of our Catholic Social Teaching through interaction with and direct service to the people of Chicago's poorest and most challenged neighborhoods.
• To integrate insights gained during the service experience regarding the urban poor and disadvantaged and its culture with their own lives through group discussions and written reflection.

Program Requirements:

• Attend and participate in all pre- trip orientation sessions
• Participate in all group related fund raising activities
• Prepare and Lead with other assigned students, one morning prayer session and one evening prayer reflection

Criteria for Selection: The program is open to any junior student who is in good academic and disciplinary standing. The primary criterion is expressed interest in the objectives and aims of the program.

If you are accepted and decide not to participate, email Mr Parisi. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations have been made.

 

Dates: Saturday, June 17 - Saturday, June 24, 2023

Size: 12 Students

Cost: $1950 total. $300 Application Fee (non-refundable if accepted); Minimum $1650 Fund Raising (Individual & Group) per person

Application Deadline: December 12, 2022

Service Trip Overview: The Coachella Valley is located 130 miles east of Los Angeles, CA in Riverside County. Situated in the desert between Joshua Tree National Park and the Salton Sea, the Coachella Valley extends for 45 miles between three mountain chains – the San Jacinto, Santa Rosa, and San Bernardino Mountains. The San Andreas Fault traverses the Valley’s east side and the average temperature during the month of June is 105 F.

The Coachella Valley features some of the most breathtaking scenery in America and is one of the most bountiful regions west of the Mississippi River. Agricultural products cultivated in the Coachella Valley include table grapes, lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit, onions, leeks, and peppers. The valley floor grows alfalfa, artichokes, avocados, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, corn, cotton, cucumbers, salad greens, eggplant, figs, barley, oats, rye, wheat, hops, kohlrabi, lettuce, mangoes, nectarines, peaches, persimmons, plums, prunes, pomegranate, potatoes, radishes, spinach, strawberries, sugar cane, tomatoes, and a variety of herbs and spices.

The Coachella Valley is home to over 400,000 people living in a number of diverse communities that include affluent areas such as Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and La Quinta. The Coachella Valley also boasts the largest migrant workface in the United States. Not far from the golf courses and resorts of Palm Springs, the people in the eastern part of the Coachella Valley live in conditions much more akin to a third world country. The town of Coachella ranks third lowest in average personal income of any California city, and is one of the five poorest cities in the state. The city's remote location from urban areas can be responsible for the high poverty rate and the migrant farm workers who occupy the town face hurdles such as sewage, lack of safe water, and road and transportation issues. Ironically, the town has the lowest crime rate of any town in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County.

The group from La Salle College High School will work directly with a number of organizations to provide service to the people of the Coachella Valley. The students will spend several days working at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, which is one of the largest emergency homeless shelters on the West Coast. In addition, the boys will partner with the Galilee Center along with the Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley to provide child care and food distribution to migrant farm workers. On the final day before the group departs for home, the students will take part in "90 Days of Summer," a once-in-a-lifetime outreach that brings food, water, clothing, sun screen, toiletries - and faith - to the desert camps located throughout the Coachella Valley. The efforts that day will target people, often families, whom homeless shelters don't service as they live in undescribable conditions and circumstances.

In addition, field trips to Joshua Tree National Park, Salton Sea, Mojave Desert, Tahquitz Canyon, and Palm Springs will be part of the itinerary.

Objectives:

• Through our work make a visible and positive impact on the people in the community we serve.
• To reflect upon and develop a better understanding of the social, political, economic, religious and cultural aspects of life for the urban poor and disadvantaged.
• To gain an understanding of our Catholic Social Teaching through interaction with and direct service to the people of Coachella.
• To integrate insights gained during the service experience regarding the urban poor and disadvantaged and its culture with their own lives through group discussions and written reflection.

Program Requirements:

• Attend and participate in all pre- trip orientation sessions
• Participate in all group related fund raising activities
• Prepare and Lead with other assigned students, one morning prayer session and one evening prayer reflection

Criteria for Selection: The program is open to any junior student who is in good academic and disciplinary standing. The primary criterion is expressed interest in the objectives and aims of the program.

Cost of Trip: The cost of the trip is all inclusive of transportation, lodging, meals, and program related materials.

The following costs are not covered and will be the responsibility of the student: Personal Spending money; Meal money for travel days (airport food court, etc...).

If you are accepted and decide not to participate, email Mr Parisi. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations have been made.

Dates: Sunday June 11 - Saturday June 17, 2023

Size: 12 Students

Cost: $1750 total. $300 Application Fee (non-refundable if accepted); Minimum $1450 Fund Raising (Individual & Group) per person

Application Deadline: December 12, 2022

Service Trip Overview: “One cannot overlook Memphis’ involvement in the civil rights movement and Memphis’ place in black history. From the thriving oasis of black-owned business that was Old Beale Street to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, Memphis played a big role in black history (memphistravel.com).”

This experience will leverage Memphis’ rich history and culture with our Lasallian connections. Our goal is for students to engage with those in need, learn about the civil rights movement and ongoing struggles, connect with the Lasallian world, and grow in faith.

Objectives:

• Through our work make a visible and positive impact on the people in the community we serve.
• To reflect upon and develop a better understanding of the social, political, economic, religious and cultural aspects of life for the urban poor and disadvantaged.
• To gain an understanding of our Catholic Social Teaching through interaction with and direct service to the people of Memphis.
• To integrate insights gained during the service experience regarding the urban poor and disadvantaged and its culture with their own lives through group discussions and written reflection.

Program Requirements:

• Attend and participate in all pre- trip orientation sessions
• Participate in all group related fund raising activities
• Prepare and Lead with other assigned students, one morning prayer session and one evening prayer reflection

Criteria for Selection: The program is open to any junior student who is in good academic and disciplinary standing. The primary criterion is expressed interest in the objectives and aims of the program.

Cost of Trip: The cost of the trip is all inclusive of transportation, lodging, meals, and program related materials.

The following costs are not covered and will be the responsibility of the student: Personal Spending money; Meal money for travel days (airport food court, etc...).

If you are accepted and decide not to participate, email Mr. Parisi. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations have been made.

Dates: June 18 - June 24, 2023

Size: 12 Students

Cost: $1750. $300 Application Fee (non-refundable if accepted); Minimum $1450 Fund Raising (Individual & Group) per person.

Application Deadline: December 12, 2022

Service Trip Overview:  Sacred Heart southern missions has been a safety net for individuals and families since 1942. With the help of generous volunteers and donors, Sacred Heart Southern Missions helps those living in poverty experience God's love and mercy through food, clothing, housing, education, spiritual enrichment, and other assistance. They provide a variety of educational programs; their housing program includes a 38-home rental neighborhood for low-income families and a variety of programs that help low-income families move towards or keep their home ownership. Their work spans over 5 counties in Northwestern Mississippi.

Objectives:

• To make a visible and positive impact on Walls, Mississippi and the people of the Sacred Heart Southern Mission through our service.
• To reflect upon and develop a better understanding of the social, political, economic, religious and cultural aspects of life for people living served by SHSM in the 21st Century.
• To gain an understanding of Catholic Social Teaching through interaction with and direct service to the people of the region.
• To integrate insights gained during the service experience with their own lives through group discussions and written reflection.

Program Requirements:

• Attend and participate in all pre-trip orientation sessions.
• Participate in Letter Writing fund raising activity, sending a minimum of eight (8) letters requesting support.
• Participate in a Parish Fundraising Campaign.
• Participate in all other group related fund-raising activities.
• Prepare with a small group of students, one dinner during the trip for the entire group.
• Prepare and Lead with other assigned students, one morning prayer session and one evening prayer reflection.

Criteria for Selection: The program is open to any current junior who is in good academic and disciplinary standing. The primary criterion is expressed interest in the objectives and aims of the program.

Cost of Trip: The cost of the trip is all inclusive of transportation, lodging, meals, and program related materials.

The following costs are not covered and will be the responsibility of the student. Personal Spending money; Meal money for travel days (airport food court, etc...).

If you are accepted and decide not to participate, email Mr. Parisi. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations have been made.

Dates: June 24 – July 1, 2023

Size: 12 Students

Cost: $1950. $300 Application Fee (non-refundable if accepted); Minimum $1650 Fund Raising (Individual & Group) per person.

Application Deadline: December 12, 2022

Service Trip Overview: The Lasallian world extends far beyond the campus of 8605 Cheltenham AVE. This trip is an opportunity for students to live, work and learn about De La Salle Blackfeet School on the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana. De La Salle Blackfeet School is part of a network of over 60 San Miguel schools run by the De La Salle Christian Brothers to serve at risk youth and transform their lives through education. De La Salle Blackfeet is the only San Miguel school in a rural setting and the first to serve primarily Native Americans. Students will have the opportunity to live at a volunteer bunks at the school, participate in service projects at the school and around the Reservation and learn about and from the people of the Blackfeet Reservation through personal encounters and cultural experiences. Please visit the school's website to learn more about the school and their mission.

De La Salle Blackfeet Website: http://www.dlsbs.org/

Objectives:

• To make a visible and positive impact on de La Salle Blackfeet School and the people of the Blackfeet Reservation through our service.
• To reflect upon and develop a better understanding of the social, political, economic, religious and cultural aspects of life for people living on the Blackfeet Reservation in the 21st Century.
• To gain an understanding of Catholic Social Teaching through interaction with and direct service to the people of the region.
• To integrate insights gained during the service experience with their own lives through group discussions and written reflection.

Program Requirements:

• Attend and participate in all pre-trip orientation sessions.
• Participate in Letter Writing fund raising activity, sending a minimum of eight (8) letters requesting support.
• Participate in a Parish Fundraising Campaign.
• Participate in all other group related fund raising activities.
• Prepare with a small group of students, one dinner during the trip for the entire group.
• Prepare and Lead with other assigned students, one morning prayer session and one evening prayer reflection.

Criteria for Selection: The program is open to any current junior who is in good academic and disciplinary standing. The primary criterion is expressed interest in the objectives and aims of the program.

Cost of Trip: The cost of the trip is all inclusive of transportation, lodging, meals, and program related materials.

The following costs are not covered and will be the responsibility of the student: Personal Spending money; Meal money for travel days (airport food court, etc...).

If you are accepted and decide not to participate, email Mr Parisi. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations have been made.

Dates: Thursday, June 8- Saturday, June 17, 2023. 

Size: 12 students

Cost: The total cost for the trip is $2900, excluding the cost of obtaining a passport. $300 Application Fee (non-refundable if accepted); Minimum $2600 Fund Raising (Individual & Group) per person.

Application Deadline: Monday, December 12, 2022

Contact: Mr. Lew Clark

Italy Mission Trip Overview:

Faith, service, and community are hallmarks of Lasallian schools across the globe. This mission trip between Lasallians in Naples (Scampia), Rome, and the Mother House will take students to the center of the Institute. It will include service in a Scampia as well as cultural trips in Rome and Naples. The trip will infuse Catholic, Lasallian spirituality and mission in all aspects of planning.

The summer camp in Scampia is an experience based on Faith, Service and Community.

Service: Examples of service experiences during the week will be:

• gardening and cleaning in CasArcobaleno (if necessary),
• working with the kids of the area with games and activities.
• working in the summer camp of the Sisters of the Provvidenza that works together with the Brothers.
• working in the gipsy camp nearby Scampia.

Tentative Schedule:

• Day 1 (Thursday): Depart Newark International Airport (Students should be dropped off at Newark)
• Day 2 (Friday): Arrive in Naples, Italy and head directly to Scampia, orientation
• Day 3 (Saturday): Mass, Site Seeing in Naples
• Days 4, 5, 6, 7 (Sunday to Wednesday): 4 days of service in Scampia. At end of day seven, depart for Rome. Evening in Rome.
• Days 8, 9 (Thursday/ Friday): Rome. Sight Seeing, Lasallian Component at Mother House, possible interaction with Colegio San Giuseppe students (a Lasallian High School in Rome).
• Day 10 (Saturday): Departure, Students to be picked up at Newark International Airport

Partnering Lasallian School

Naples

CasArcobaleno (“Rainbow House”)

Via Ghisleri 110

Napoli, Italy

Rome

Casa La Salle (Mother House for Christian Brothers)

http://www.lasalle.org/en/where-we-are/generalate-2/hotel-casa-la-salle/

Program Requirements:

• Attend and participate in all pre- trip orientation sessions
• Participate in Letter Writing fund raising activity, sending a minimum of ten (10) letters requesting support
• Participate in all group related fund raising activities, including a "parish appeal"
• Prepare with other assigned students one dinner during the trip for the entire group
• Prepare and Lead with other assigned students, one morning prayer session and one evening prayer reflection

Criteria For Selection:

The program is open to any junior who is good academic and disciplinary standing. The primary criterion is expressed interest in the objectives and aims of the program.

Fees and Expenses:

The total cost of the trip is approximately $2900 per student. As outlined above, there will be an application fee of $300; with a minimum expectation of $2600 in fund-raising by every participant.

Students will need a valid passport to travel to Italy.

The cost of the trip is all inclusive of transportation, lodging, meals (with the exception of one meal), and program related materials. The cost of the trip also includes travel health insurance.

The following costs are not covered and will be the responsibility of the student: Passport fees; Personal Spending money; Meal money for travel days (airport food court, etc...).

If you are accepted and decide not to participate, email Mr. Parisi ASAP. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations have been made.

Dates:

• Sunday, June 4 – Saturday, June 10, 2023
• Sunday, June 11 - Saturday, June 17, 2023

Size: 12 students each

Cost: $1750: $300 Application Fee (non-refundable if accepted); Minimum $1450 Fund Raising (Individual & Group) per person

Application Deadline: December 12, 2022

Puerto Rico Lasallian Mission Trip Overview:

Faith, service, and community are hallmarks off Lasallian schools across the globe. This mission trip between Lasallian students from Bayamon, Puerto Rico and La Salle College High School, USA is meant to promote these values.

Past trips have focused primarily on helping at a summer camp and work around the school facilities. In addition we will be working with a parish church in the mountain village of Juncos and working on a joint project with both trip groups at the Lasallian school in Anesco.

http://www.delasallebayamon.com/

Program Requirements:

• Attend and participate in all pre- trip orientation sessions
• Participate in Letter Writing fund raising activity, sending a minimum of ten (10) letters requesting support
• Participate in all group related fund raising activities, including a "parish appeal"
• Prepare with other assigned students one dinner during the trip for the entire group
• Prepare and Lead with other assigned students, one morning prayer session and one evening prayer reflection
• Students are not required speak Spanish.

Criteria For Selection:

The program is open to any junior who is good academic and disciplinary standing. The primary criterion is expressed interest in the objectives and aims of the program.

Cost of Trip: The cost of the trip is all inclusive of transportation, lodging, meals, and program related materials.

The following costs are not covered and will be the responsibility of the student: Personal Spending money; Meal money for travel days (airport food court, etc...).

If you are accepted and decide not to participate, email Mr. Parisi. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations have been made.