We host 3 main types of ministry teams*:
Sponsor Team
Typically, you will be sponsoring a 3-4-day camp by being in the cabins with the Costa Rican young people. During the second half of your trip, you will either serve as the support staff for another 4-day camp or will have the opportunity to be right back in the cabins with the campers! It is a people-based ministry all around!
Other teams prefer the support side of the ministry and therefore do not stay in the cabins at all. Instead, they become another L.M. staff member responsible for the running and implementation of the weekly program schedule.
Work Team
These teams choose from a variety of current projects** on file in the Costa Rica offices. These projects range from entire structures (like a cabin or a small staff home), special projects (like a skate park or a water slide) or simple maintenance (like painting, sanding, electrical and plumbing, etc).
Outreach team
These teams use camp as a base of operations for ease of ministry. These teams depart in the mornings (after breakfast) for a full day of ministry and return for supper and a time of reflection and preparation for the next day’s work. We handle all of the transportation and logistic needs and can even set up ministry sites for you and your team depending on the needs and desires of your team.
* or a combination of any of the above
** Current projects awaiting sponsors: (please contact our offices for a current and more comprehensive list)
| Maintenance Staff Duplex | $20,000.00 |
| High Adventure Course | $35,000.00 |
| Main Waterslide Into Upper Pond | $15,000.00 |
| Palmital 3 Guys Cabin (12-person capacity) | $12,500.00 |
| Skate Park – phase 1 Cement | $10,000.00 |
| Skate Park – phase 2 Roof over park | $15,000.00 |
| Under Chapel Studios (4) | $15,000.00 each |
| Entry Pavilion Deck | $8,500.00 |
| Tent Campground – phase 1 Cement and tents | $15,000.00 |
| Tent Campground – phase2 Bathrooms and guardhouse | $15,000.00 |
| Tent Campground – phase 3 Pavilion | $20,000.00 |
Obviously, we want to do everything that we can in order to make your trip productive, fun, meaningful and safe. If you have another idea of something that you would like to do in Costa Rica, we are at your service in order to assist you in any way that we can. No matter which of the above options that you choose, we will provide in-country leaders that will accompany you during the entirety of your stay (unless our assistance is unnecessary!).
What does a 12-day trip itinerary look like for a “Sponsor Team”? Check it out:
Day 1: Travel and arrival at camp
Day 2: Orientation and preparation
Day 3-6: Camp #1 – in cabins with the campers as a support staff person
Day 6-9: Camp #2 – in the kitchen and program support roles
Day 9-11: R&R at the beach. A time for fun and shopping.
(11th night at a hotel near the airport)
Day 12: Return home