It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones
should perish.
Matthew 18:14

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Looking for an exciting way to introduce your youth and children to missions? Learn and Serve is a missions training program that provides unforgettable experiences equipping young Christians to be sensitive to the needs of the world. As missionaries in training (MITs), individuals will discover the joy that comes from being a servant of Christ and explore the calling to share God's love in practical ways. Church chaperones are required for all Learn & Serve events.

Youth Programs
Learn & Serve, Phase I, II, and III
Learn & Serve Retreat
Slum Retreat: day or overnight
Service Retreat: 2-5 days

Children's Program: available for 3rd--5th grade
Learn & Serve Retreat: 3 days

Go to: Learn & Serve details and reservations

SIFAT CARES (Creative Academic Resources for Educational Success) offers interactive field trips to public, private, Christian and home school students as well as youth groups and scout troops. The curriculum provides creative opportunities for youth from kindergarten through high school to participate in hands-on activities with an international perspective. Sample cultures from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Make bricks from clay and straw. Explore sources of alternative energy--and much more! CARES field trips are cross-culturally oriented, take place within SIFAT's Global Village or in other campus locations, and are available throughout the year.

Cross-Cultural Field Trips:
Around the World: Explore the Global Village and sample cultures from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Interactive experienes focus on the lives of children around the wrold--including chores, food, animals games, and crafts.
A Day in the Life of an African: From Uganda to Liberia, investigate the traditions and cultures of Africa. Try your hand at chores, games, arts, and crafts. Discover how homes are made from available resources, and listen to tales of tribes and chiefs.
A Day in the Life of a Latin American: Come visit Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Through hands-on experiences, discover the life of a Latin American child. Learn about their cultures through animals, games, food, and hobbies.
A Day in the Life of an Asian: Children in far-off Asia have developed special skills when it comes to playing and working. Investigate what it takes to live a day in the life of an Asian child.
A Day in the Life of a Native American: Long ago, before Europeans came to this continent, Alabama and the surrounding areas were inhabited by Native Americans. Learn about the evolution of the Southeastern Native American cultures when you explore the Mad Indian Village.

Appropriate Technology Field Trips:
Appropriate Technology is using what you have at hand to meet yoru basic needs: access to clean water, food, housing, health and sanitation. Many people around the world live without electricity and/or running water. Students will discover creative solutions through simple technologies to the daily problems faced by millions of people around the world. While students are here they canfocus on one of the followin options.
(suitable for students in 3rd grade and up)
Making Water Work for You
Cooking Around the World
Exploring Alternative Construction (coming spring 2007)

Field trips contain 5-9 modules; each module is at least 25 minutes in length. The modules presented are determined by available presenters and time considerations. Field trips are $12 per person plus possible additional costs. Programmed lunches are available. Lunch provided by SIFAT (programmed or unprogrammed) is an additional $5 per person. Groups must contain at least 50 persons to make a reservation. Please call to make reservations. If your group is less than 50, please call for alternative options.