Junior Summer Service Program Information
- Appalachia - WV
- Chicago, IL
- Homestead, FL
- Memphis, TN
- Naples, Italy
- Navajo Nation (Arizona & New Mexico)
- Norristown, PA
- Puerto Rico
- Walls, MS
- Washington, DC
Appalachia - WV
Dates: June 15-21, 2025
Size: 12 Students
Cost: $1,300 per student
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
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 Clark or Mr McLaughlin. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations and / or program fees have been paid.
Chicago, IL
Dates: June 1-7, 2025
Size: 15 Students
Cost: $1,800 per student
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
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.
Please note: students may travel to and from certain work sites with a chaperone via Uber/Lyft.
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 Clark or Mr McLaughlin. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations and / or program fees have been paid.
Homestead, FL
Dates: May 25-31, 2025
Size: 10 Students
Cost: $1,500 per student
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
Service Trip Overview:
- Population Served: Children of low income and agricultural families in the South Dade Community
- Participants will work with the La Salle Educational Center, Homestead which provides a safe and nurturing environment for students through education, faith formation, vocational skills, and sports.
- Participants will help with a STEM summer camp for K-8 students
- Camp Theme is Farming
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 Clark or Mr McLaughlin. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations and / or program fees have been paid.
Memphis, TN
Dates: June 1-7, 2025
Size: 12 Students
Cost: $1,650 per student
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
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 Clark or Mr McLaughlin. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations and / or program fees have been paid.
Naples, Italy
Dates: June 2-11, 2025
Size: 12 students
Cost: $3,500 per student
Application Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2024
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: Depart Newark International Airport (Students should be dropped off at Newark)
- Day 2: Arrive in Naples, Italy and head directly to Scampia, orientation
- Days 3, 4, 5, 6
- Days 7, 8, 9: Rome. Sight Seeing, Lasallian Component at Mother House, possible interaction with Colegio San Giuseppe students (a Lasallian High School in Rome).
- Day 10: 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 $3500 per student. As outlined above, there will be an application fee of $300; with a minimum expectation of $3200 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. Clark or Mr. McLaughlin ASAP. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations have been made.
Navajo Nation (Arizona & New Mexico)
Dates: June 15-21, 2025
Size: 12-18 Students
Cost: $1,600 per student
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
Service Trip Overview: These trips are designed to fully immerse our students in the rich history and culture of the Navajo Nation, but more importantly expose them to the very real issues they face each day - poverty, limited access to education, unemployment, and the isolation of life on the reservation. Centered on supporting the St. Michael's Indian School, founded by St. Katharine Drexel in 1902, students will be afforded the opportunity for a significant level of direct interaction with local families, high school students, as well as the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, who continue to run the school today. In addition, students will also be given the opportunity to work with the Franciscan priests and sisters at St. Mary's Mission, serving the remote corners of the reservation in Northern New Mexico, as well the Missionaries of Charity in inner city Gallup.
St. Michael's Indian School provides a quality educational opportunity for roughly 350 students in grades K - 12, and currently boasts an 80% college bound graduation rate. In addition students will be provided with the opportunity to work and serve in the broader Navajo Nation at St. Mary's Mission Church located in Tohatchi, NM as well as shelters in Gallup, NM run by the Sisters of Charity. Finally, the trip also includes time for nightly worship and reflection in traditional Navajo Hogans as well as Mother Katharine’s Chapel; side trips to the surrounding Painted Desert; and a day of hiking in nearby Canyon de Chelley, home to 1000 year old Pueblo cliff dwellings.
Objectives:
- Through our work, make a visible and positive impact on the people and students of St. Michael's Indian school and the Navajo Nation.
- To reflect upon and develop a better understanding of the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural aspects of life for Native Americans in the 21st century.
- To gain an understanding of our Catholic Social Teaching through interaction with and direct service to the people of the Navajo Nation.
- To integrate insights gained during the service experience regarding the Navajo Nation 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 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.
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 Clark or Mr McLaughlin. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations and / or program fees have been paid.
Norristown, PA
Dates: June 15-20, 2025
Size: 12 Students
Cost: $500 per student
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
Service Trip Overview:
- Population Served: Residents of the City of Norristown suffering from poverty and disinvestment
- Participants will collaborate with social services organizations to serve those suffering from food insecurity and assist Catholic parishes in need.
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 Clark or Mr McLaughlin. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations and / or program fees have been paid.
Puerto Rico
Dates:
- June 1-7, 2025
- June 8-14, 2025
- June 15-21, 2025
Size: 12 students each
Cost: $1,650 per student
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
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 Clark or Mr McLaughlin. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations and / or program fees have been paid.
Walls, MS
Dates:
- June 8-14, 2025
- June 15-21, 2025
Size: 12-18 Students
Cost: $1,350 per student
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
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 Clark or Mr McLaughlin. The Application Fee will be non-refundable once airline reservations and / or program fees have been paid.
Washington, DC
Dates: June 8-13, 2025
Size: 12-18 Students
Cost: $1,200 per student
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
Service Trip Overview
- Population Served: Residents of the District of Columbia and the greater Washinton area
- Participants will collaborate with social services organizations to serve those suffering from food insecurity, homelessness, and addiction. They will also assist Catholic parishes in need.
- One day will be spent working at a camp for children with disabilities.
Objectives
- To serve and learn from those we meet in and around Washington
- To gain understanding of the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural aspects of life in our nation’s capital
- To deepen awareness of Catholic Social Teaching through service in and around Washington
Program Requirements:
- Attend and participate in all pre- trip orientation sessions
- Participate in group fundraising activities, including a letter writing campaign during which each student sends a minimum of ten (10) letters requesting support, a "parish appeal" if applicable to student, and possibly other initiatives
- Prepare and lead morning prayer and evening reflections with other students
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.