ELCA World Impact extends curriculum beyond the classroom to provide our ELCA families with cultural, educational, and ministerial experiences both locally and globally.
The purposes for World Impact MISSION trips are to build true disciples of Jesus Christ and to foster opportunities for these disciples to impact the world with the Gospel. Students are mobilized to go beyond the classroom and the community of McDonough. The endeavors purposefully partner with ministries established in other regions of the country and world.
The purpose for World Impact NON-MISSION (academic/adventure) trips is to expose students to educational venues outside of a traditional classroom. Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy is built upon a framework of Kingdom Education and these trips aim to highlight unique parts of the world that God has created for His glory and our enjoyment.
TRIPS FOR 2024-25
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MAY 1, AND PROCEEDS AS OUTLINED BELOW. DEPOSITS ARE APPROXIMATELY 10% OF TRIP TOTAL AND ARE DUE BEGINNING MAY 2. DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. BILLING BEGINS JUNE 1AND CONTINUES UNTIL THE MONTH BEFORE DEPARTURE. PAYMENTS ARE MADE VIA THE STUDENTS' FACTS ACCOUNT.
RISING SENIORS – 5PM TO 6PM
RISING JUNIORS – 6PM TO 7PM
RISING SOPHOMORES – 7PM T0 8PM
RISING FRESHMEN – 8PM TO 9PM
*This registration on May 1 will hold a spot until May 2 when the deposit is received. If the deposit is not received by 3PM on May 2, this spot will be replaced by a student on the waitlist.
ELEMENTARY
Rock Eagle (3rd Grade) • October 21 & 22 • $125
MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Wilds • September 10-13, 2024 • $270 • CLICK HERE
Jr Beta Club Convention • Week of December 2-6, 2024 (3 days only TBD)
Charleston (7th Grade) • April 2-4, 2025 • $750 • CLICK HERE
Washington, DC (8th Grade) • April 1-4, 2025 • $1650 • CLICK HERE
Puerto Rico Mission Trip with ELFBC • February 15-21, 2025 • CLICK HERE
HIGH SCHOOL
Disney Senior Trip • January 6-11, 2025 • $1450 • CLICK HERE
Sea Camp • Spring 2025 dates TBD • $1800 • CLICK HERE
College Exposure Trip • September 14-17, 2024 • $1250 • CLICK HERE
Senior Outing on the Ocoee River • August 9, 2024 (billed with senior fees)
Costa Rica - Spanish Language Immersion Trip • February 13-18, 2025 • $2545 • CLICK HERE
Rome/Florence/Pompeii Trip • April 5-11, 2025 • $4045 • TRAVELER APPLICATION • CLICK HERE
Alaska Ministry and Adventure Trip • April 2-9, 2025 • $2500 • CLICK HERE
Jamaica Mission Trip • April 2-9, 2025 • $2500 • CLICK HERE
Dominican Republic Mission Trip • April 3-8, 2025 • $2250 • CLICK HERE
MISSIONS & OUTREACH
ELCA WORLD IMPACT
IMPORTANT
DOCUMENTS
Registration begins on May 1 for World Impact trips.
Our registration process is tiered to allow older students an opportunity to travel first. However, their advantage is limited to one additional hour on May 1 (see below). For underclassmen, attempting to register before a designated time slot will result in being placed on a waitlist. For all students, a spot is not secured until the deposit is received on May 2. This money will be paid to Mrs. Capp in the High School Commons Area beginning at 7:00AM on May 2. After 3:00PM on May 2, any student who has not paid the deposit will be replaced by a student on the waitlist.
Mission trips require a "trip application". These applications are to be submitted to Mrs. Capp by May 15.
Registration will open at 5:00PM for rising seniors, 6:00PM for rising juniors, 7:00PM for rising sophomores, and 8:00PM for rising freshmen, Again, please do not register prior to your designated time.
Things to consider when registering:
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Deposits are non-refundable. The deposit and trip authorization form is required at signup. Deposit should be made in cash/check (made payable to ELCA). Billing is NOT available for paying the deposit.
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Departure dates are subject to change based on airfare and availability.
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Separate deposits are required when registering for more than one trip (e.g. two checks are required if registering for two trips).
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Trips will likely fill up. A waitlist will be used to fill in spots.
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The registration portal will stay open until May 15 (unless closed already due to reaching max capacity). On May 15, the rosters will be set based on the registrants during this 2 week period. In August, new students will be given a chance to join a team roster if space allows.
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Students MUST be enrolled at ELCA for the year in which the trip will take place PRIOR to registering for a trip. A student is NOT allowed to be on a list until after they are enrolled or re-enrolled. Un-enrolled students who sign up will be removed from the trip list. No spot will be held while enrollment is being processed.
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The Senior Trip to Disney does NOT require a deposit. The account will be billed in 6 installments from June to November.
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Seniors are only allowed a second trip if their first trip is the Disney Senior Trip. Classes are cancelled for Seniors the week of the Disney Trip in the expectation that all Seniors are traveling to Disney.
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Contact Mrs. Holly Capp directly for questions at holly.capp@eagleslanding.org
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A background check is required for any adult traveling on an overnight trip.
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All trips are subject to change. If a minimum number is not met, a trip could be canceled. The deposit would be returned on canceled trips and an attempt will be made to place the student on another trip.
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Parents of High School students are allowed to travel on the Europe trip but no other trip due to space limitations. The cost for the parent is the same as the cost for a student.
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Parents of Middle School students are allowed to travel on the Washington, DC and Charleston trips. The cost for the parent is the same as the cost for a student.
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All pricing of trips is based on quad occupancy. Rooms with fewer numbers will be billed at a higher rate.
Scholarships are available through the World Impact Program in May of each year. Students are invited to write an essay about their need and desire to serve on this trip. The essays are due by May 10 each year and recipients will be notified at the final chapel service of the year.
Fundraising is limited to assisting with the World Impact Program. Students are encouraged to raise support for their trips through letter-writing campaigns targeting their family and friends. Money that is mailed to ELCA on behalf of a student will be eligible for a charitable donation through the tax code. We encourage individuals making contributions to consult with their tax professional for documentation of donation.
IMPORTANT
DETAILS
We work diligently to be good stewards of all monies donated for World Impact trips. When there are funds remaining from a particular trip, those funds will be placed into the general budget of World Impact to assist with our overall World Impact program.
Code of Conduct Agreement (student travelers)