Youth Summer Service Trip to Quito Ecuador
June 18 - June 25
Youth Summer Service Trip to Quito Ecuador
June 18 – 25, 2025
High School Youth
Ages 15 – 18
*Passport required
This summer a youth delegation from The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego will head to Quito, Ecuador. While there, they will learn about the culture of Ecuador as well as partner with El Salvador Episcopal Church in Ambato. While the scope of our work there will be determined closer to the event, we will serve side by side with the people of that community. The end of our trip will include a visit to the museum of the equator, time at El Refujio, a visit to an artisan market, and the opportunity to learn to make empanadas.
Our guiding scripture for this transformational experience is John 15:5.
I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit
It will shape the way we prepare for the trip, journey to Ecuador, partner with the people we meet, and return home.
Due to the nature of this trip, membership in the delegation will be by application. There are 12 total spots available. Applications and nominations will be accepted through February 9, 2025
Requirements to apply:
1. Youth completed application
2. Youth leader/Rector completed nomination form
3. $50 application fee (application fee will be returned if not selected)
Cost of the trip:
We estimate the total cost of the trip to be $2200. Of that cost, Total cost of trip is $2200. That will be a shared cost between the youth participant, their congregation, and the diocese.
- Youth participant contribution: $1200
- Congregation contribution: $500
- Diocese contribution: $500
- Fundraising will be planned after the delegation is selected. If we are unable to raise the full amount of the cost, each delegation member will be responsible for the remaining balance.
