WAKE Service Expedition
Stonecreek Church · Johannesburg, South Africa
September 24 – October 2, 2027
Join us next fall for an unforgettable expedition to South Africa and experience Young Life ministry on a global scale! Designed specifically for high school students over Fall Break, this trip combines hands-on community service, cross-cultural friendship, authentic local hospitality, and an unforgettable African safari.
Serve, connect, and see what God is doing through Young Life in South Africa.
Expedition Overview
- Serve on work crew at a Young Life sports camp — welcome kids, run games and skits, and join evening worship
- Take on a service project in a township alongside local Young Life leaders
- Visit Campaigners and club, and spend an evening in home stays with local families
- Close the trip with an overnight safari before flying home from Johannesburg
Trip Details
Itinerary
| Fri, Sep 24 | Depart Atlanta |
| Sat, Sep 25 | Arrive in Johannesburg · Transfer to Restoration Will |
| Sun, Sep 26 | Young Life welcome! · Orientation and prep for day camp · Dinner with all staff |
| Mon, Sep 27 | Serve on work crew at sports camp · Welcome kids, run games and skits · Evening worship |
| Tue, Sep 28 | Morning ministry and Campaigners visit · Begin service project in township · Evening worship |
| Wed, Sep 29 | Full day service project · Evening club visit and celebration dinner! |
| Thu, Sep 30 | Home visits with local leaders · Dinner in home stays (option to spend the night) |
| Fri, Oct 1 | Depart for overnight safari |
| Sat, Oct 2 | Safari morning · Return to Johannesburg and fly out in the evening |
| Sun, Oct 3 | Arrive back in U.S.A. |
Dates
September 24 – October 2, 2027
10 Days / 9 Nights
Location
Johannesburg,
South Africa
Price
$5,000 per student (includes a $2,000 flight estimate)
Included
- Transportation in South Africa
- Meals and beverages
- Accommodation
- Activities
- Overnight safari
Flights
- Round trip from Atlanta — $2,000 estimate included in the price
Contact
Jeannie Yancey
WAKE Groups Associate, Stonecreek Church · (770) 330-8525 · jyancey@stonecreekchurch.org
Jacy Teele
Global Outreach Executive Assistant, Stonecreek Church · jteele@stonecreekchurch.org
Hadley Carmichael
Young Life Africa Expeditions · (864) 345-3258 · hcarmichael@younglife.org
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Trip Dates: September 24 – October 2, 2027
Trip Cost: $5,000 (includes $2,000 flight estimate)
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