5-Days of Purpose Adventure week exploring "What is My Purpose Here on Earth?"
The ultimate in team-building experiences, combining Ministry with Mission in one extraordinary week. 5-Days of Purpose will get each in your group re-charged in their relationship with God and in their commitment to the great purposes He has created each individual for. 5-Days of Purpose explores the five reasons why God created each of us and the answer to " What on Earth Am I Here For?" The 5-day, 4-night program combines 3-days and 4-nights in Nature doing a combination of Life Experiences (rappelling, rockclimbing, caving, hiking, rafting) with 1-day/1-nt of Ministry building for your church through the innovative "The Wilderness - Survivor Game". It's an experience that builds team identity and provides for personal growth through study and reflection. There's also a day of Mission outreach, building homes with "Habitat for Humanity").  WANT HAND-OUTS and LEADER GUIDES? Click HERE! New: Your LEADERS' families are invited to attend the program - with CIF contribution requests waived (see below for more information). In the Bible we find that God created you with 5 purposes in mind: YOU WERE...		"It's an incredible adventure alternative to camp!" HH- Chicago, IL Click HERE to download this 5-Days of Purpose information page as an adobe.pdf file.

Worship - ...planned for a personal relationship with God. 

Fellowship - ...made to be part of God's family, bonding with those growing in Him.

Discipleship - ...created to become like Christ, to grow in heart and mind.

Ministry - ...shaped for God's service, to share with those in the family of Christ.

Mission - ...made to tell those not sure of their path about Christ and His gifts to us.

You will learn your purpose and importance to God, your family and yourself! Experience 5-Days of Purpose - a journey you will not forget! 5-Days of Purpose is a program that can be enjoyed by anyone - experienced in the outdoors or not as well as a believer or still a seeker. 

Primary sites for the program are shown in the our service regions maps, but this program can be tailored to meet the needs of your location so it can be done almost anywhere. A contribution to the EarthTraces Christian Internship Fund of $100 is requested. Total cost is $135, including camping fees, tents and food prep and storage gear. (The food you provide will typically add another $50 or so per participant.) Lodging and transportation options also available.

There is no minimum group size but we do need

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a combined attendance of 12 or more from all groups or individuals attending to conduct the program. The maximum group size is 60 unless special arrangements can be made. One adult is to participate for the group for each 5 participants under 18 years of age. The group reservation deposit is $250. The deposit may be applied to another program in the same calendar year should the group need to cancel more than 120 days in advance, otherwise half the deposit may be similarly applied. Participants in this activity week should be at least 12 years of age.

YOUR LEADER FAMILIES ARE INVITED! Spouses and children of your leaders are invited to attend and can gain from this quality time together. The requested $100 CIF contribution is waived and all that is requested is covering any cost recovery items (typically food and camping). They are also invited to participate in any of the activities (age permitting) if they'd like, with only the contribution for those activities selected being requested (typically $23 each activity).  There are many great family activities available near our program sites. One adult leader from your group is needed for every 5 youth participants to help with the teambuilding and safety of your group. 

READY TO RESERVE YOUR 5-DAYS OF PURPOSE?    While we can book in anytime in any available slot, one purpose of our ministry is to provide Internships and training for those Christian college students who are taking the path of serving Christ for their lives. The earlier your dates are secured the more Internships we can provide. PLEASE BOOK EARLY! 

	To reserve your slot, please click HERE to visit the schedule page and select a region and session. Then click the session number to send your deposit (credit card, debit card or direct checking can be used) by secure online payment.
Locations: Available at all program sites (activities may vary).

How the program typically works (this is flexible to your needs):
	The group arrives at the initial program site (or picked up at an area air, bus or rail station) for 3-nights/2-days of rappelling, rockclimbing and hiking activities. Next,
	The group travels to the mission program site for a day with Habitat for Humanity and one-night nearby or camping at the primary program site. After this,
	The group travels to the secondary program site for one day of caving or float rafting and then returns to primary program site for overnight camping.
	Finally, the group takes a day and last night for teambuilding activities and Ministry development to grow your church and each person’s relationship with God.
	The group leaves (or is dropped off up at an area air, bus or rail station) the next morning....
	Sports and activity gear, tents, camping fees and food prep and storage gear are provided. Transportation and lodging options also available.
	Transportation between sites is provided by the group or by EarthTraces (advance planning required).

For more information or to register, please contact us!

Would you like to download the 5-Days of Purpose information brochure for parents or participants? Click HERE (194K, pdf) Note: Once you schedule a 5-Days trip, just ask for copies of this hand-out, we'll send as many as you need!

Click HERE for a drama your group can do about LEAP OF FAITH DRAMA (adobe.pdf)

Click HERE for our founder's letter on 5-Days of Purpose and lots of photos!

Click HERE to download a "Successful Registration Campaign" adobe.pdf file!

Program and Leader Notes (CLICK HERE)

Schedule of Activities (CLICK HERE)

Climbing and Rappelling Training Guides (CLICK HERE)

Pastors and Group Ministry Leaders: Download the full EarthTraces Programs Manual (160+ pages, $25 value) FREE! Includes the complete 5-Days of Purpose curriculum.

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