🛠️ Mission Trips to
Northwest Nebraska
Hands to Work, Hearts to God
Serve with purpose. Stay with comfort. Explore with joy.
Why travel across the world when you can make a lasting difference right here at home? Camp Norwesca invites church groups to experience meaningful mission trips that combine hands-on service, faith-based fellowship, and outdoor adventure—right in the heart of Northwestern Nebraska.
What's Included?
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6 nights / 7 days lodging in cabins and/or retreat center
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3 hot meals per day + snacks
We make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs
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Recreation, Devotion and Worship Space Available
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Full use of camp facilities: chapel, fire pit, hiking trails, playground, and indoor meeting spaces
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Project coordination and materials for community-based service (when applicable)
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Staff support for orientation, service planning, recreation, and group needs
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Comprehensive safety training
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Community service certificate
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Project site coordination
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Participant t-shirt
This all-inclusive experience ensures your group can focus on meaningful service, faith-building, and fellowship without worrying about logistics.
When Can We Come?
Who Can Participate?
Spring Break (March–April)
Summer Break (May–August)
Fall Break (September–October)
Custom dates may be arranged based on group availability and project partner needs.
Our mission experiences are ideal for:
Middle & High School Youth Groups (grades 6–12)
College Campus Ministries
Intergenerational Church Teams
Minimum Group Size: 6
Maximum Group Size: ~40 (may be split into teams)
Sample Schedule
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Day 1: Arrival, orientation, campfire worship
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Days 2–4: AM service project | PM rec time + worship
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Day 5: Local excursion to Black Hills or State Parks
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Day 6: Final project + closing worship
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Day 7: Departure after breakfast
Each day includes built-in time for rest, bonding, and exploration.
Schedule:
A "typical" day at Group Workcamp involves serving others, "God Sightings," daily devotions, and interactive worship programs. Your schedule will look similar to this:
Sunday:
12–2 p.m
Check-in
3:00 p.m
Kick-off program
4 p.m.
Adult meeting
5–6:30 p.m
Dinner
7:00 p.m
Evening program. Meet your crew. Project assignments.
8:30 p.m
Group Free Time
11 p.m
Lights-out
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
6:45 a.m
Wake-up call
7–7:45 a.m
Breakfast. Gather tools. Fill water jugs. Pack coolers with lunches
8 a.m
Morning program. Depart for sites. Work on project. Lunch and crew devotions
3:30 p.m
Return to the lodging facility. Camp store is open. Report progress. Recreation/free time
5–6:30 p.m
Dinner
7:30 p.m
Group Free Time
8:30 p.m
Evening Campfire
11 p.m
Lights-out (midnight Friday)
Wednesday:
6:45 a.m.–12 p.m
Same as Monday
12:30 p.m
Check-in at the lodging facility. Youth group free time. Dinner on your own
7:30 p.m
Program with variety show
8:30 p.m
Evening Group Activities
11 p.m
Lights-out
Saturday:
7–8 a.m
Breakfast
7–9 a.m
Room check-out. Groups depart
Special Meeting:
Tuesday 4:15 p.m.
Adult meeting
Service Project Options
Reservation Outreach
Partner with Pine Ridge or Oglala ministries to:
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Run youth day camps or VBS
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Prepare and deliver food boxes
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Do light home repairs and elder assistance
State Parks & Forest Projects
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Trail maintenance and cleanup
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Painting & signage restoration
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Invasive species management
Camp Norwesca Projects
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Groundskeeping & beautification
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Help lead camp day programs
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Support camp events
Community Outreach
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Volunteer with local food pantries and thrift stores
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Support youth or family outreach through churches
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Help coordinate seasonal community events
Pricing
Standard Group Rates (All-Inclusive)
Group Type/ Rate per Person
Youth Mission Groups with Adult Sponsors: $400 per person
Included in Rate:
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6 nights / 7 days lodging in bunkhouses or retreat center
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3 hot meals per day + snacks
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We make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs
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Recreation, Devotion and Worship Space Available
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Full use of camp facilities: chapel, fire pit, hiking trails, playground, and indoor meeting spaces
-
Project coordination and materials for community-based service (when applicable)
-
Staff support for orientation, service planning, recreation, and group needs
This all-inclusive experience ensures your group can focus on meaningful service, faith-building, and fellowship without worrying about logistics.
Optional Add-Ons
Add-On Activity & Cost Estimate
Enhance your stay with a team-building experience on our brand-new challenge course, available for an additional fee.
Ask us about availability and pricing!
Black Hills / Rushmore Day Trip $15–$30/person
Custom program supplies $5–$15/person
The nearby town of Chadron, Nebraska offers some shopping, dining, and other activities.
Your group may also plan a side-trip to the Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, or any of the many attractions in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
*Excursions and program customizations arranged in advance.
Payment Plan & Support
Deposit: $50 per person: within 14 days of registration
Mid-Payment: 50% of total cost: within 90 days before arrival
Final Payment: Remaining balance: 30 days before arrival
*Custom timelines available for early registrants or special requests.
❌ Refund & Cancellation Policy
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Deposits are non-refundable but transferable to another participant
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60+ days before arrival: Full refund (minus deposit)
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30–59 days before: 50% refund
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Less than 30 days: No refund
🚬 Need Financial Support?
We want your group at Camp Norwesca—regardless of budget.
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Scholarships available for qualifying youth
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Flexible payment plans available on request
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Church partner discounts may apply
Reach out to discuss your group's needs.
Why Camp Norwesca?
Longstanding connections to the local community
Safe and faith-centered environment
Access to beautiful parks, sacred spaces, and cultural heritage
We handle logistics, so you can focus on ministry
Contact Us
Brandi May, Camp Director
bmay@greatplainsumc.org
Phone: 308-432-3872
📋 Mailing Address for Payments
Camp Norwesca
79 Norwesca Road
Chadron, NE 69337