Students are encouraged to use their summer to perform Christian Service hours at non-profits in the community. Campus Ministry provides many resources to assist students in finding opportunities to serve.

For Summer 2009, we participated in two planned immersion service trips and presented connections to various local opportunities to our students. Similar opportunities will be made available in Summer 2010.

Local Summer Service Opportunities

In the recent past, representatives from the following agencies have hosted informational sessions during springtime community lunches. Summer service hours count for the upcoming year.

Opportunities:

Breakthrough Sacramento
Interested in doing service over the summer by volunteering with under-served middle school students? Breakthrough Sacramento, a school that helps underprivileged kids receive a college preparatory education, has teaching internships available. Additional details at www.teachbreakthroughs.org.
Camp ReCreation
Camp ReCreation is a program sponsored by the Diocese of Sacramento that offers people with developmental disabilities opportunities for two, one week sessions of summer camp. Camp ReCreation is looking for volunteers (minimum 16 years old by summer) to serve as camp counselors. Additional details at www.camprec.org.
Today's Youth Matter
Today's Youth Matter (TYM) is a camp for foster care children who have been abused. TYM camp is looking for students to volunteer as camp counselors. Additional details at www.tymkids.org.
MDA Summer Camp
MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Summer Camp provides a camp experience for youngsters with neuromuscular diseases. MDA provides an unforgettable week for these children. MDA is looking for volunteers (minimum 16 years old by summer) to serve as camp counselors. Additional details at www.mda.org/clinics/camp/.