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Belize | Teen Missions Trip
Come on this exciting summer missions trip and serve the Lord in tropical Corozal, Belize, just one mile inland from the crystal blue Caribbean Sea. You will be building an extension onto a local church that will also serve as a hurricane shelter for the people of the village. On the weekends you will have opportunities to minister in nearby villages and towns using puppets and dramas to share God’s love with all. After your time in Copper Bank, you will relocate to Honey Camp Lagoon at the Teen Missions in Belize BIBLE, MISSIONARY & WORK Training Center, to work alongside the students on projects at the base. You will also have opportunities to barter with the Belizeans for unique souvenirs such as hammocks, wood carvings, colorful wraps and other handicrafts.
Mission Trip Work Project
June 24 – August 11
Location:
Copper Bank, Belize, is located one mile inland from the crystal blue Caribbean Sea. Honey Camp Lagoon, at the Teen Missions in Belize BIBLE, MISSIONARY & WORK Training Center, is located outside Orange Walk Town.
Sightseeing/Souvenirs:
You will have an opportunity to swim in the Caribbean Sea, and to hike through the Rain Forest to experience a cave tubing expedition (floating down an underground river in an inner tube) on the Sibun Caves Branch River. The ancient Mayan ruins of Santa Rita (just north of Corozal), are some of the most accessible in northern Belize.You will also have opportunities to barter with the Belizeans for unique souvenirs such as hammocks, wood carvings, colorful wraps and other handicrafts.
Housing:
Housing will be in tents while in Corozal, and in dorms while at the Teen Missions in Belize BIBLE, MISSIONARY & WORK Training Center.
Travel:
Upon completion of Boot Camp, your team will bus to the Orlando International Airport for a flight to Miami. After a short layover, you will then fly across the Gulf of Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula before arriving in Belize City. From Belize City you will travel two and a half hours north to the beautiful little village of Copper Bank
(Note: Florida Debrief)
Contributions Equal To: $2790 U.S. plus Registration Fee
Steel-tying Class at Boot Camp
Belize is a small country in Central America that gained its independence from the British Empire in 1981. It is bordered by Guatemala, Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. As a country, Belize is very diverse as there are many cultures and languages living within its borders; colonization, slavery and immigration have played major roles in this diversity. Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official language. There are approximately 320,000 people living in Belize who live in a primarily agricultural-based economy. Sugar is the main crop in Belize, though the banana industry is also key in boosting the economy. Tourism is also an expanding industry as ancient Mayan ruins and beautiful Caribbean coastlines and reefs are an increasing attraction for visitors. Religious freedom is guaranteed in Belize and it is a predominantly Christian nation with 49.6% of Belizeans adhering to Roman Catholic practices and 27% Protestant.
Teen Missions in Belize is located near Orange Walk Town. It was founded in 2005 and is one of the newest bases in the worldwide ministry of Teen Missions. When first purchased, the property was a mass of jungle, but has since been developed into a beautiful base. The first and only “Mission Camp” (youth training program similar to The Lord’s Boot Camp) was run in 2006. Since then the staff have been trying to promote Teen Missions and gain the trust of the Belizean people. The staff plan to run a Mission Camp next year, as well as open a BIBLE, MISSIONARY & WORK (BMW) Training Center and use the TMI property as a retreat center.
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83 Responses to Belize | Teen Missions Trip
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We do not like to give out the “full” information as that can change daily. You are not the only 18 year old on the team.
Beth Kostner
March 26, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Do you know if any guys have dropped out? Its not like I want someone to drop out because they cant raise the money or something I just want to go on this team.
Scott
April 2, 2010 at 12:02 am
Are you registered for another team and raising support? So far, none have dropped out, but most don’t until this month and next month (which is why you should be raising support).
Beth Kostner
April 4, 2010 at 12:41 pm
no I haven’t but i probably will soon
Scott
April 4, 2010 at 5:33 pm
I think the belize teem will be awesome. i have been breaking in my boots a ton. andi have gotten so much support its amazing. i cant wait
Zack
April 5, 2010 at 12:26 pm
In the letter it specifies that no military clothing should be worn. Does this mean BDU’s (a single color material made up of a nylon anti rip fabric and is quick drying) not allowed or is this rule more about ACU, DCU, Woodland or any material made up of more than one color or any other type of camo
Jess McKean
April 8, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Definitely, no camo. However, I will have to do some research on the other type of material as I have not idea what you are talking about!
Beth Kostner
April 9, 2010 at 6:20 am
where is the location of the boot camp
Jesse Jansen
April 11, 2010 at 8:42 am
arn’t the BDU’s the digital camo?
Scott
April 11, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Merritt Island, Florida
Beth Kostner
April 12, 2010 at 9:14 am
no thay are a streat color black, blue ot tan
Jesse Jansen
April 15, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Do you know if we are still going to the base in belize because on our support letters, it doesn’t say it?
thanks
Julia
April 18, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Yes, you will be spending some time at the base.
Beth Kostner
April 19, 2010 at 10:54 am
I would like to have a phone number to an official. I have something’s I need to talk with them my name has recently been changed due to my adoption. This has slowed down my passport, trying to change it and if there is any other items for discussion that need to be covered with the trip. thank you
Jesse Jansen
April 25, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Please call the Teen Missions office 321-453-0350 and ask for the US/Canada Teams Dept.
Beth Kostner
April 26, 2010 at 8:13 am
thinkyou beth
Jesse McKean
April 27, 2010 at 7:05 am
I’m soo excited for this missions trip. I really feel like God’s gonna do a great work through all of us going. I cant wait!!
Brittnee
May 4, 2010 at 8:38 pm
I’m really excited too
JuliaS
May 4, 2010 at 8:44 pm
I am very excited too, especially now that I got the paper with your pictures. I can really put the names with the faces now.
Sharon Phippen
May 9, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Hi I am friends of team members. What day is commissioning so we can come see you off?
Marilyn Preston
May 9, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Early Boot Camp, Peanut and Mustard Seed Commissioning is June 27. Super Boot Camp and Preteens is July 11. Please adhere to the dress code if you are coming (no shorts, sleeveless tops, close-toed shoes and LOTS of mosquito spray!).
Beth Kostner
May 10, 2010 at 10:22 am
when i went to Belize, we had sooo much fun that i almost forgot we had been gone from everyone for soooo long…… you all will enjoy it
Cheyenne Baldwin
May 18, 2010 at 12:44 am
Hey Cheyenne,
I went to Indiana with your sister Autumn, and this year I am going to Belize. Tell Autumn to email me.
Sharon Phippen
Phippen
May 18, 2010 at 10:27 am
i need a list of all the clothing i need to bring and stuff i cant bring. would i find that among the info sent? i just switched from the china camp and now need the info for belize instead. need info ASAP
Grace
June 16, 2010 at 9:17 pm
The packing list is on our web site under “resources”. The Belize team will go by the “work” list (same as for China).
Beth Kostner
June 17, 2010 at 8:50 am
Do I need to bring a five gallon bucket to boot camp with me or will I get one upon arrival?
Sharon
June 17, 2010 at 2:27 pm
You will be issued on upon arrival if you don’t already have one.
Beth Kostner
June 17, 2010 at 2:51 pm
PLEASE do not send individual messages to team members on this forum. They do not have access to this forum while at Boot Camp. You can email them. Please check the home page of our web site for instructions.
Beth Kostner
June 17, 2010 at 2:54 pm
what mission trips are there coming up next summer?
raina behrens
June 29, 2010 at 5:10 am
Please check out our web site in August and the 2011 trips will be listed.
Beth Kostner
June 29, 2010 at 11:41 am
I was wondering if there were any pictures or updates for the Belize 2010 team. If so where are they at, I want to keep the people that are supporting Martin updated while he is away.
Thanks,
Marc Ahrens
June 29, 2010 at 11:06 pm
There are pictures from Boot Camp on our web site and also on our Facebook page. There will be biweekly reports from the leaders once they arrive in Belize and these will be posted on our web site.
Beth Kostner
June 30, 2010 at 8:09 am
i went to belize in a village called maya mopan as the youngest last year it was very scary but God prepared the way for me and it was a very heartwarming and eyeopening trip and i thank God for it. it will change your life if you let it and God will take care of you i will pray for you guys have fun!!! I LOVE BELIZE!!!! and know you guys will:)
ashley shelton
February 28, 2011 at 1:17 pm