School Service Trip to the Philippines | Empower and Inspire Students

School Service Trip

Learning outside the classroom - Experiential Learning!

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At KIDS, we’ve hosted more than 400 youth from all over the world—places like Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the US. Our facility is the perfect spot for school groups, big or small. We can host teams as large as 40 or as small as 10, and we even have separate rooms for teachers and students to meet school requirements.

180 students from around Asia getting ready to go on a feeding in 18 different communities at the same time!

When schools visit, there are a few things we like to highlight to make sure everyone has an amazing trip. We want students and teachers to feel safe and comfortable, especially after spending their days serving in the local community. Whether it’s accommodating food allergies, ensuring safety, or providing a relaxing space in the evenings, we’ve got you covered.

Every school trip is a little different, and that’s what makes it so special! Some teams want to focus on making a spiritual impact, helping kids grow in their faith through ministry or Vacation Bible School, while others are more about hands-on service like construction, feeding programs, or community projects. We understand that every group has its own goals, and we accommodate both, tailoring the experience to make sure it’s meaningful for everyone.

We’ve seen how these trips can be life-changing for students, teachers, and even our team. And at the end of each day, it’s great to have a space where everyone can come together, reflect, and recharge for what’s ahead. It’s all about creating an experience that’s impactful, comfortable, and unforgettable.

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LODGING AND COST

What is the cost?

A girl holding a bright orange sign that says 'Welcome"

30 days or less : $50 USD / person / night or $110 USD for a family. (We want families to serve and know with kids it can be difficult to pay for everything. So... our price is the same no matter how many kids you have!!!!

More than 30 days and less than 3 months : Your cost of the stay is $35 USD / person / night or $90 USD for a family.

What it covers : Your payment covers the following costs. Airport pickup/drop off, Lodging, Meals, all ministry opportunities and an experience of a lifetime (you probably will be back!)

What doesn't cover : Your ticket and any activities you would like to do while here. We also have people who will do special things for kids, staff or families like bringing them out to eat. Of course, this is entirely optional.

What about the food?

We know your asking the same thing the boy in the picture... "What's for dinner?" We know, food can be the thing that makes or breaks a trip. We give you an experience of what local food tastes like along with serving favorite dishes of people who visit.

Being honest, once in a while we get complaints about the food though... "I am going to gain weight while I am here!!!". Haha. It is true though! Breakfasts are usually eggs, omelets, French toast and pancakes. Lunch, we let you try Filipino food (usually visitors favorite meals!) and then in the evening we do more western type food (Lasagna and Chicken Pesto Pasta are two of my personal favorites)

Not convinced? OK. Here is a link to our menu. It may change occasional, but it will give you the general idea.

Where will I stay ?

Porch at the ministry center overlooking the pool.

View of our ministry center from the front.

View between the 2 building of our ministry center.

Bathroom off of every bedroom at the ministry center.

Probably the most common question... What is the lodging like? I am going to the Philippines and am pretty nervous. Will it be comfortable and safe?

Answer... YES. Although our ministry is located right in the middle of the community we serve, it is on its own compound and very controlled. We have a pool... YES! Cool off at night and go down the large slide and jump off the 25 ft jump into the pool! Hang out on the porch in the morning and have some coffee before going out on a feeding.

Click on the pictures: see them full screen. We have 16 bedrooms and a dorm area. We have enough space to easily handle 60 - 100 people. Each room has A/C and a heated shower.

Watch the video below to see the community around our ministry center and walk through the ministry center.

READY, SET, GO

What are you waiting for?

Kids from children's home playing games outside.

So, what next?

Just fill out the form below. You will hear back in a few business days days and we will walk you through the process. Remember - we are likely in a different time zone. We will answer any questions and can have a video call if you want.

SEE YOU SOON!
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Let's book your trip! How? We like to keep things easy and personal. Just send an email to serving@kidsim.org. Please answer the following questions.

1. Name
2. Where are you from?
3. Tell us about your 'team' - just you? A large group?
3. How did you hear about us?
4. What general time did you want to visit (OK to not have that yet)
5. Any questions you have.

You should hear back in a few days and we will walk you through the process. We will answer any questions and offer to have a video conference call if you want. In that process you Will get all the information you need for your visit.

SEE YOU SOON!

One last thing

Children in a long line for food and someone putting food in their cups.

Your visit helps us in many ways. We love to see our kids experience things they could never have experienced without you coming to visit. You paying for your stay helps us pay for the ministry. You bring the story back and tell others. There are so many benefits of people visiting.

With that said, there is more you can do. When you come, tell others about your trip. Raise some funds to help us! Help us pay our teachers, provide food, care for kids in our homes. It is so hard to raise funds to just run the ministry! Anything you can bring to help us with our core purpose... Breaking the cycle of poverty by loving, teaching and serving.

If you have other ideas of how to help us, please just ask. Bring donations with you, speak to your school or church. There are so many ways to help.