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Young Life Expeditions
1637 Tunbridge Ln
Lawrenceville , GA 30043-6697
Phone: (770) 814-2750
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Young Life in Nicaragua
Young Life began ministry in this impoverished Central American country in 1988 and since has seen tremendous growth in terms of kids involved, trained leaders, full-time Nicaraguan staff and camping ministry. Today, more than a dozen clubs exist in 6 cities throughout the country. La Finca, the national youth camping property, has been in operation since 1994 and annually hosts more than a thousand Nicaraguan campers. Groups will serve on various construction and renovation projects at La Finca, including helping harvest crops grown on the camp property in support of the local ministry. La Finca is located in the central mountains, about 30 minutes from Matagalpa, where the majority of the YL work exists. Short-term teams might also have opportunities to work on projects in nearby towns and villages, and to experience the power of cross-cultural living with local YL families. Groups will visit a local club and interact with leaders and staff. For more on Vida Joven (Young Life) Nicaragua, including ministry pictures, visit www.vidaJoven.org |
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Work Trip Details
2009 Trip Costs:
8-day trip $475 plus airfare
9-day trip $495 plus airfare
10-day trip $515 plus airfare
2009 Trip Dates
To Be Announced after September 15th
Group size:
15-40 persons, including leaders. At times, we schedule more than one group at the same time in Nicaragua. For example, we may have two groups from two different places, comprising a total of 40 persons. In such cases, you will most likely share evening worship and meeting times, but can retain group autonomy for purposes of discussion, Bible study and question/answer times. In this scenario groups work, lodge and eat together, but are afforded ample time for individual group fellowship. You may find this a wonderful help in the area of leadership responsibility. Along with other group’s trip leaders, you can divide and delegate various leadership roles. For example, while your group may not have a music/worship leader, another group might. Together multiple groups can create a more complete experience for your worktrip participants. If you are scheduled at the same time as another group, you will be put in touch with the other trip leaders beforehand so that you might discuss the sharing of such responsibilities. The ability to schedule multiple groups greatly benefits our local ministry.
For more information concerning opportunities in Nicaragua or to schedule a trip, complete our Group Inquiry Form and contact work team coordinator Jeff Tait at tait@intl.younglife.org.
Click here for the Nicaragua photo page
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Nicaragua... At A Glance
Nicaragua's indigenous people were mostly killed or enslaved after the Spanish conquest of the area in the early 1500s. It remained a minor part of the Spanish colonial empire until Central America gained independence in 1821.
Nicaragua is the most urban country in Central America. Its people are mostly mestizos (mixed European and Native American descent). The population is 69% mestizo, 17% European descent, 9% African descent, and 5% indigenous peoples.
Spanish is the language of Nicaragua, but English and several Indian languages are spoken on the Caribbean coast. Nicaraguans of African descent, known as Creoles, dominate the towns along the Caribbean coast. Coming from the British West Indies, notably Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, they speak English and are largely Protestants. The mestizo population of western Nicaragua is predominantly Spanish-speaking and Roman Catholic.
Baseball is Nicaragua’s national sport, reflecting U.S. influence. Cycling, basketball, volleyball, and soccer are also popular. The typical diet of the region is based on rice, beans, yucca, and tortillas. The nation is known for its variety of tropical fruits. |
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