by Rod Bishop | Aug 31, 2015 | Choir Tours, General, Mission Trips, Mystery Trips, Summer Trips and Camps, Trip Planning, Winter Retreats
Looking for amazing places to take your youth group or hold your summer camp to support your teens in their faith journey? Check out the amazing sites at the Snow Mountain Ranch location of YMCA of the Rockies near Winter Park, Colorado – highlighted in...
by Rod Bishop | Aug 13, 2015 | Ski Trips, Trip Planning, Winter Retreats
Before we knew better, we sprayed Scotchgard on blue jeans and wore them as ski pants with old high school letter jackets. If we were lucky, we wore leather farm gloves. (This of course was after we walked 5 miles to school barefoot, uphill both ways and carrying the...
by Rod Bishop | Aug 6, 2015 | Explore a City, General, Mystery Trips
There is so much to do in San Francisco. Here are some ideas for your group:Fisherman’s Wharf: Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz plus Musée Mécanique, Boudin Bakers and Cafe, PIER 39, and Candy Baron.Boudin Bakers and Cafe: Bread recipe nurtured...
by Rod Bishop | Jul 24, 2015 | Choir Tours, International Trips, Mission Trips, Summer Trips and Camps, Trip Planning
Well before leaving on your trip (we recommend 45 days before departure), hold a meeting to discuss the following with your youth and their parents (in addition to the trip itinerary and other items):Hospitals: Be sure to familiarize yourself with the location of the...
by Rod Bishop | Jul 20, 2015 | General, Trip Planning, Why do I need a travel agent?
You may be thinking “I’ll book our trip myself rather than pay someone to do it. It will save the church money.” We encourage you to review ALL elements of trip planning before making a decision. Have you considered the time it takes to:Develop a...