The Philly Project (TPP): July 28th - August 3rd

Trip departure: Sunday July 28th

Trip return: Saturday August 3rd between 1 - 3 pm

Why participate?

At the Project you will have the opportunity to explore your understanding of God’s heart for others. You will physically offer hope and healing to a community in need, and you will daily be challenged to deepen your walk with Christ through a time of worship and reflection.

Snapshot of the day

Students will begin their day with a buffet breakfast, followed by devotions. Afterwards, they will travel to the work site where they will spend approximately 6 hours working at their chosen project; lunches are eaten at the work site. At the end of the work day, everyone will return to the facility where they will have the opportunity to shower and eat dinner before the evening activities. All students will participate in club worship, a nightly program with lively worship music, speakers, fun and games, small group interactions, and more.

Where will we eat, sleep, and bathe?

All meals, with the exception of dinner on Wednesday night, are provided throughout the week. Students are welcome to bring snacks. TPP is unable to accommodate dietary restrictions, but please indicate in your application what dietary restrictions you have. If participants have dietary restrictions they are encouraged to bring their own food with them, and a refrigerator will be provided to store food during their stay.

We will be sleeping in TPP’s long-term housing location (a former college dormitory). The dormitory does not have air conditioning available. Participants will sleep on bunk beds with a mattress and need to bring bedding (pillow, sheets, sleeping bag, and/or blanket).

Participants will shower each afternoon at the end of their ministry day. Showers are located at our housing site.

Ministry Team options

There are four different areas of ministry that students can choose from to serve in for the week. Students will be asked to give their first and second choice of ministry. Mercy Ministry is not available for 6th graders.

  • Church Ministry

    • Students will serve with one of TPP’s church partners. This may include evangelism, labor projects for the church community members, or canvassing the neighborhood for an upcoming event.

  • Construction Ministry

    • Students will be completing different construction projects at the homes of the homeowners that TPP serve and at the churches they partner with. Students may spend time hanging drywall, painting, hauling debris, or building walls.

  • Kid’s Ministry

    • TPP partners with a couple of different kids camps. When students sign up to serve at a kids camp they will be assigned to a specific group for the week and have the chance to bond with those students.

  • Mercy Ministry

    • Students who serve with Mercy Ministry will be serving at different ministry/organizations that TPP partners with to help them and the incredible work that they’re doing in the city of Philadelphia. Students may spend time feeding the homeless, cleaning at a homeless shelter, or sorting food at a food bank.

Dress Code

Participants are on mission at all times: at ministry sites and at the housing facility. A lot of advance work has been done to ensure that residents of the community know who we are and why we are there. We are closely watched. How we dress is an important part of our witness. Participants should make a special effort to wear clothes that are modest and appropriate for the work to which we have been called.

  • Sleeved shirts are to be worn by all participants at all times (no tank tops, spaghetti straps, or midriffs) at ministry sites, the housing facility, and on the way to and from the showers. If the sleeves are torn off the shirt, it no longer meets the code.

  • Everyone must bring at least one pair of long pants. Pants made of heavy cloth, like denim, is preferred.

  • Shorts are acceptable at most ministry sites and the housing facility. Shorts should be modest in length. No short shorts.

  • Participants are to be fully dressed in accordance with this dress code any time they are outside their assigned room at the housing facility. Shorts or long pants and sleeved shirts are required in hallways, in worship, and en route to showers and restrooms.

  • Durable shoes with closed toes must be worn at all ministry sites. Sandals are not acceptable. Shoes or boots with heavy soles are recommended for construction projects.

Cell Phone Policy

Please note: Our cell phone policy is being updated and will be posted when complete. If you have questions, email Jim Taylor at jtaylor@calvaryefc.com

Important Dates:

  • Shred It Fundraiser, Saturday June 8th, 9AM - 12PM

  • Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser, Sunday June 9th

  • Car Wash Fundraiser, Saturday June 22nd, 10AM - 2PM*

  • Philly Team meetings scheduled for:

    • Monday, May 20th at 7PM*

    • Saturday, June 22nd

  • *Dates are subject to change*

  • Deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 1st, by 5pm

Registration Details

Please note: All applications will be reviewed and then subject to approval. Once application is approved, a $50 deposit is required to hold your spot on the trip. A submitted application does not mean automatic admission to the trip.

  • Cost of the trip is $800 which includes:

    • Transportation

    • Lodging

    • T-shirt

    • Meals

  • There will be one night to go into the town and eat

    • Students should bring some spending money

      To donate to the trip, or a specific individual attending, please use this link.

      Please note: if you are donating to a specific person, you MUST write their name in the memo line in order for your donation to be applied to them.