Trip Information

DESCRIPTION OF TRIP:  This trip will include a 3-day Moto camp alongside a 1-day BMX camp simultaneously.  Our team will comprise 20+ Americans who want to serve in multi-faceted ways.  We will partner with Guatemalan leaders as Huddle Leaders/translators.  Our mission is to run camps, share the gospel, create a discipleship culture in the 2 sports, enjoy the country, and meet physical needs in the community.  We will partner with our missionary hosts in Guatemala - FCA staff and Lead volunteers.  Our ministry opportunities include hosting camp, ministering to campers/Guatemalan teams of all ages, food baskets, home visits, light construction, and so much more!!

DATE:  November 23 - December 2, 2024

CAMPS:  Coliseo Xtreme Park at Lo de Dieguez, Fraijanes, Guatemala

MISSIONS:  Colonia Puerto Rico, Chimaltenango, Guatemala

COST:  $2800 Price includes transportation/airfare, lodging, food, team shirt, international insurance, activities, Spanish Bibles, mission projects, and more.

All deposits/payments/donations are tax deductible.  If paying by check, make payable to FCA and mail to 7735 139th Ct, Apple Valley, MN 55124. 

** First payment of $1400 due August 9th; remaining balance due Sept 30th.

TEAM MEMBER INFO:  Ages 13+ are welcome; those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.  We mostly need adult males skilled in many different ways for the trip.  The team should be around 20 members.

REGISTRATION:  Registration is currently open for our 2024 trip. To apply for the trip please fill out the online application (click on the red button saying APPLY HERE), put down a deposit of half the money (or pay in full) by August 9, and submit a color copy of your passport (see more passport details below).  The second half of the money will be due September 30. 

PASSPORTS:  We require a colored copy of your valid passport, to be turned in at the time of registration, to be approved for this trip.  Passports must not expire within 7 months of return date and must include 3 blank visa pages, not amendment pages.  You can either email a copy to dpovolny@fca.org or text to 612-718-9000.

HEALTH:  Consult your physician for recommendations to go on this trip. 

PERSONAL FUNDRAISING: Personal support letters are welcome - ask for a sample - to raise support.  All donations are tax-deductible and will stay with FCA (non-refundable if you can't come on the trip).  Besides fundraising, consider reducing your luxury spending (coffee, eating out, entertainment, etc.), collect and sell unwanted items, and possibly get a second, temporary, or part-time job.

TEAM TRAINING and COMMUNICATION:  We will start a GroupMe and communicate mostly through this app pre-trip.  We will have Zoom meetings leading up to the trip on August 13 is an Interest Mtg for anyone with questions.  Email dpovolny@fca.org to get invited. Following Team mtgs will be:  September 19, October 17, November 14 

All meetings will be at 6 pm MST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST.  Attendance is expected.

COUNTRY INFO:   

Population: 18,249,868 million

Religion:  72% catholic, 24% evangelical, 4% claim no faith

Language:  Spanish with 41 other languages spoken

People groups: 61

Currency:  Quetzal

Average Temp during our time: 75 degrees Fahrenheit (Guatemala is also known as Eternal Spring)

Time Zone:  Central Standard Time

GUATEMALAN TEAM LEADERSHIP: 

Luis and Karin Villeda and Osmar Jimenez

AMERICAN TEAM LEADERSHIP: 

Donita Povolny and Tanner Smith

Questions about the trip:  Donita 612-718-9000 or dpovolny@fca.org

Questions about payments/donations:  Erica 352-318-8922 or emcgraw@fca.org. **Erica will not be on the trip and can be used as a reference while we are on the trip for any family members back home.