f0R PARENTS
WE KNOW THIS IS A BIG DEAL
Sending your teenager across the world is exciting, and it can come with a lot of questions.
You want them to have an incredible experience, but you also want to know they’ll be safe, well cared for, surrounded by good people, and doing something that actually matters.
We take that seriously.
WHAT KIND OF TRIP IS THIS?
RISE trips are full. Teens work hard on meaningful projects, experience the people and culture around them, try new things, have real fun and adventures, make fast friends, and make room for faith every day.
Every RISE trip is phone-free. No phones. No scrolling. No distractions. For a little while, they get to actually be where they are.
Faith is at the heart of the experience too. There is time for prayer, scripture study, devotionals, church, and the conversations about God and life that happen naturally along the way.
We are designing the trip to help them live for a bigger purpose, to do more good, and to learn who they want to become and the kind of life they want to live when they come home.
WHO'S WITH THEM
Experienced adults lead every RISE trip, while young adult leaders are there like “camp counselors” to help create the connection, energy, and mentorship that make the experience so good.
Leaders are carefully chosen and are there to lead the group, answer questions, solve problems, and take care of your teenager throughout the trip.
We also work closely with trusted local teams who know the communities, projects, places, and people we’ll be spending time with.
Every trip also has parent chaperones who come and experience all the same fun and goodness, but also help give extra hands and attention.
There are good people looking out for them every step of the way.
Safety is always, and will always be, a top priority.
Safety is always, and will always be, a top priority.
A lot of time and care goes into choosing the lodging, transportation, food, projects, activities, and local partners that make up every trip.
We do not stay in 5 star resorts, but we spend a little more money and attention on making sure the lodging and food is comfortable, safe, and clean.
Every destination is different, so every trip is planned with the realities of that specific place in mind.
Travel always comes with variables and risk. What we can promise is that we take the responsibility of traveling with your teenager seriously and plan accordingly.
SAFETY, ALWAYS
Just because their phone stays home doesn’t mean you’re left wondering what’s happening.
RISE leaders will be available throughout the trip, and we’ll share photos and updates so you can follow along with what the group is doing. We will have a private WhatsApp group that you will have access to where you can expect an update every day.
And if there is ever a significant health or safety concern involving your teenager, you’ll hear from us directly.
YOU’LL HEAR FROM US
Read the RISE Standards →
RISE is a faith-centered experience. There are daily devotionals and faith will be a part of some of the activities and conversations. We also make sure it is welcoming for anyone regardless of where they are on their beliefs or faith journey.
Standards for the trip are rooted in the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Everyone who travels with RISE, no matter what faith tradition, agrees to follow the same standards while on the trip. That includes no alcohol, drugs, vaping, violence, sneaking away from the group, or inappropriate relationships or behavior.
Those expectations help create the kind of environment we want for every participant: safe, respectful, faith-filled, and focused on making the most of the experience.
SHARED STANDARDS
RISE trips are active, full days.
There are differences depending on the destination, but that means physical work, walking, unfamiliar food, new environments, long travel days, and being away from home and normal routines.
Every teenager is different, and every trip is different too.
If your teen has a significant medical, dietary, mobility, or other need, talk with us before choosing a trip. We’d rather have the conversation beforehand and help you decide which experience makes the most sense.
IS RISE RIGHT FOR YOUR TEEN?
Once your teenager is registered, we’ll send the information you need for that specific trip, including forms, packing information, travel requirements, flight details, and destination-specific preparation.
You don’t need to figure everything out today.