Come to the beautiful country of Cameroon and use soccer as a way to share Christ’s love and kindness to local village children. You will make an eternal difference in many lives.
Teen (ages 13-19)
Travel: After Commissioning from the Lord’s Boot Camp, you bus to the Orlando International Airport for a flight to our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. There you will board a flight across the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A connecting flight takes you across the continent of Africa to Douala. From the airport you bus 225 miles through the African countryside to the Teen Missions in Cameroon Bible, Missionary & Work Training Center, located outside of Bamenda.
Ministry: You will have evangelism opportunities as you visit nearby soccer fields and local schools while joining the children in soccer matches. Working alongside the facilitators at the AIDS Orphan Rescue Units, your team will help provide the orphans with medical treatments, teach Bible lessons, perform dramas and play games. There may also be small work projects that need to be completed.
Adventure: You will have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs such as jewelry, drums, baskets and national soccer jerseys to help you remember your amazing summer.
Dates: June 18 – August 13
Estimated Project Expense: $4690 U.S. plus $30 Registration Fee
(Note: Teams are filled on a first come, first served basis.) Return to Mission Trips List
My son Lucas is going on the Cameroon trip and his dad has made most of the arrangements for this. I see that his debrief ends on Aug 13 but school starts for him on the 11th, and obviously he needs to be there for that. What sort of arrangements need to be made for children who need to be picked up a little early to get back for school?
Angela, My children were late several times and there was never an issue. They don’t count you present until you are physically present. And there is not much done in the first couple of days. We do not make arrangements for children leaving early as they are expected to complete program.
well he’s entering 8th grade and has an 8th grade trip on the 12th that he needs to be on. there may not be a lot of actual studies that go on in the first couple of days, but the emotional adjustment that comes with entering into 8th grade and participating with the other students is really important. I guess i’m not really asking you to make arrangements for him – especially since he’s not taking a flight or anything – i’m just letting you know that he will probably have to leave early.
There is a closed facebook group online for anyone on this team to get to know eachother. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1709520662631930/?fref=ts If tou friend Teresa Campagna Whiting she will add you to the group.
Are we allowed to bring shoes on this team? (for when we play soccer with the kids)
Caleb, You can bring tennis shoes, but they will only be worn while playing soccer. Please do not bring cleats as the kids play barefoot.
My son Lucas is registered. I’ve been out of town so info may have already been sent, but when is the commissioning service scheduled for? I have been asked for my June/July vacation dates at work.
Lucas, Commissioning is July 3.
Is there a specific brand of boots that are recommended? Also Is it better to have 6 or 8 inch boots? And would you recommend darker or lighter boots considering we need to polish them for church?
Thank you-Kelly
Kelly, Red Wing have really good boots. The height depends on what is most comfortable to you. Most come with 6 in. Darker or lighter doesn’t matter either. They must be all leather and lace up.
Thank you, Beth. Also, where will their Debrief be?
lucas, All Debriefs are in FL now.
Are you allowed to wear Cowboy boots in the field as long as they are leather and quality?
JonMichael, No, they must be lace-up leather construction boots.
Hey! My name is Kelly and I just signed up for this trip. I was wondering if there was a Facebook page or something for this group set up already that I could join to meet everyone.
Hello are there any spots left?
Danielle, Yes.
are their girl spots still open on this team?
Breanna, Yes, there is still room.
Are there any spots left for guys?
Daniel, Yes.
are there any spots available for this trip still?
Eden, Yes, Cameroon is still open.
how many spots left for guys
Anthony, There is still room.
When does payment have to be made?
Rebecca, We prefer that you are paid in full by May 15, but you must be paid in full by the day you arrive.
Hey!!!!!
I’m Valentine and i live in France but I’m originally from cameroon. Is it possible to volunteer in Cameroon my country of origin?
Best wishes
Valentine
Valentine, Please email our office and we will get you in touch with the staff in Cameroon ([email protected]).
Is there any space left on this team? And if so, When would the registration close?
Shannon, It is still open. We are not sure, at this point, when the team may fill.
Is the team costs how much a single person needs to pay?
Randy, Yes.
Is it split around the team tho?
Randy, I am not sure what you are asking.
Have the support packages been sent of?
Randy, Oh, no! I am still putting in registrations and we are working on the proofing process…We are getting there though!
I just signed my son up and I’m worrying because when they asked for state/province because I don’t live in the USA. Does that matter?
Elizabeth, That shouldn’t matter.
If you are from the UK, can you pay with the great British currency?
Elizabeth, Please email the finance department ([email protected]).
Do you need to be vaccinated to go to Cameroon
Ethan, You will definitely need a Yellow Fever Vaccination.
Would teens on the soccer trip be allowed to bring soccer cleats?
Daniel, Most of the kids you are playing with/against are playing barefoot. We usually let you bring athletic shoes, but not cleats.
How much, if any, soccer experience is needed?
Elizabeth, A familiarity is good, but skill is not required.