Renew (Winter Interim)

Go Beyond boundaries; live courageously

There are some things you just can't teach in a classroom. Renew is a seven day program for our high school students in January. Students can choose a service trip opportunity (both locally and out-of-state), intern, or take a class on campus that's not offered during the semester. Our Renew program is just one more way we develop students into life-long servant leaders. 

Recent Renew Stats:
173 Students embarked on serve trips
30 Courses with 5 Guest Instructors
35 Student Internships

"We want to thank you for your service and guidance on the Timothy Costa Rica Renew trip. This mission trip has been the single most defining experience of our son's high school career. The hard work, benevolence, and school comradery has been life-changing. He has gained a better understanding of God’s world and his own personal faith. He has gained self-confidence, strength, and a sense of purpose. I can’t thank you enough for your vision, leadership, and sacrifice."

2024-2025 Serve Trips

Bahamas — Joshua expeditions

Trip Dates: January 6-12, 2025

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Costa Rica — Joshua Expeditions

Trip Dates: January 6-12, 2025

Trip Coordinators: Mrs. Zielke | Ms. Kliora

Trip Description:  You will have the incredible opportunity to build a home for a family in need in one of the neighboring marginal communities of San Jose. Along with building the home, your group will have the opportunity to share God’s love with children in the area. These days will leave a mark on your heart forever! “The expressions on the family’s faces are something that just can’t be captured in words. It's something that has to be experienced.” You will also have the opportunity to see Costa Rica from the view of a catamaran. We will be partnering with Joshua Expeditions for this trip. More information can be found using this LINK.

Max. Number of Students:  28

Estimated Costs:  $2640 includes one piece of checked luggage and tips. Required travel protection insurance for this trip is $187.50.

Passport Required

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Los Angeles — The Dream Center

Trip Dates: TBD

Trip Coordinators:  Mrs. Slovey | Dr. Mitchell

Trip Description:  Spend intentional time sharing the love of Christ on this mission in Los Angeles at The Dream Center. Not only will you graciously serve the victims of human trafficking, abuse, homelessness, and poverty on this trip, but you will also get the opportunity to encourage and inspire those whose lives have been changed by the Lord. Be inspired as you go and spread the good news of Christ’s love in the City of Angels! We will also enjoy some of southern California’s famous attractions. More information about the Dream Center can be found at this LINK.

Max. Number of Students:  22

Estimated Costs:  $2300 includes one piece of checked luggage. Required travel insurance protection for this trip is $125.  

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Orlando — Give Kids the world Village

Trip Dates: TBD 

Trip Coordinators:  Ms. Perley | Mr. Wierenga

Trip Description:  Do you have a heart for critically ill children? Would you like to help some of those kids and their families enjoy a magical week together, away from hospital visits and medical procedures? Then join us for an eight-day trip to sunny Orlando, where we will serve at Give Kids the World Village, a nonprofit storybook resort that partners with the Make-a-Wish Foundation to host critically ill children and their families during their wish trip to the theme park capital of the world. GKTW Village offers weeklong vacations at no cost to wish families due to hundreds of volunteers like you who contribute their time and talent to help run the resort’s activities. Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to step into different roles, such as serving breakfast at the cafe, making ice cream sundaes, delivering gifts and snacks to guest villas, running arts and crafts activities, participating in nightly parties at the resort, and much more. In short, our goal is to come alongside these kids and families and offer them love, hope, joy, and FUN to encourage them in their journey. We will be staying at a local hotel and will have time between volunteer shifts and on designated days to take advantage of some of Central Florida’s many attractions and to enjoy a little theme park magic of our own! For more information, you can watch the video found using this LINK.

Max. Number of Students: 22 

Estimated Costs:  $1790 includes one piece of checked luggage. Required travel insurance protection for this trip is $100.

Prerequisite: Must be 16 years old by January 6, 2025

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Puerto Rico — Joshua Expeditions

Trip Dates: January 6-12, 2025

Trip Leaders and Chaperones: Mrs. Karalis | Mr. Romano

Trip Description: You will see the world through the eyes of a child as you serve a local orphanage in Puerto Rico. You will share and teach the love of Christ by creating fun-filled activities for the children. You will serve them through VBS, dramas, songs, and games. You will also participate in local community outreach projects. You will have the opportunity to impact the life of a child by sharing your heart for Jesus. You will also get to explore Puerto Rican culture with some fun activities. We will be partnering with Joshua Expeditions for this trip. More information can be found using this LINK.

Max. Number of Students:  28

Estimated Costs: $2545 includes one piece of checked luggage and tips. Required travel insurance protection for this trip is $157.50.

Passport NOT Required

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Slovakia — The Lutheran Academy Martin (LAMS)

Trip Dates: TBD

Trip Leaders and Chaperones: Mr. Carlson | Mrs. Piersma

Trip Description: The Center for Christian Education (CCE) in Martin, Slovakia, is a Lutheran educational organization aiming to bring Christ to post-communism Slovakia through faith-based and high-quality education. You will have the opportunity to serve at The Lutheran Academy Martin, Slovakia (LAMS), which rates among the largest bilingual Lutheran schools worldwide with over 780 students. It is known for maintaining high standards in academic quality and Christian integrity. You will serve by being actively involved in the following activities: improving English conversational skills of the LAMS students through English workshops, teaching lessons, and presentations; peer ministry - sharing Christian faith with LAMS students; small construction projects; local community outreach - Ukrainian and Roma refugee communities, social care facilities, and orphanages. You will also have the opportunity to visit Auschwitz. This trip is in partnership with The CCE in Martin, Slovakia. You can use this LINK to learn more information about The Center for Christian Education.  

Max. Number of Students:  18

Estimated Costs:  $2390 includes one piece of checked luggage. Required travel insurance protection for this trip is $146.

Passport Required

Application Process and Notes:

• Students and parents should carefully read the trip descriptions to be fully informed about the trip, trip leaders, student costs, required insurance, and prerequisites.

• WINTER ATHLETES: If you are a winter athlete, you may only travel if your team is traveling.

• Only the student can complete the application through a Timothy email account. Parents should not complete the application for students, but should supervise the process.  
  APPLICATION

• Application will be open Monday, March 18, 2024, and close Monday, April 8, 2024.

• Trip Options/Choices:  Students will be asked to make a 1st trip choice, 2nd trip choice, and 3rd trip choice. If a student does not meet the prerequisites or the 1st trip choice is full, the student will automatically be considered for their 2nd trip choice. The 3rd trip choice will be applied if the 2nd trip choice is full or prerequisites are not met.  We encourage all students to indicate a 2nd or 3rd choice as we cannot guarantee a spot on the roster of their 1st choice.  If a student does not wish to be considered for any trip other than the 1st trip choice, the student will select "no 2nd or 3rd choice" on the application. **We strongly encourage you to make a 2nd or 3rd choice in case your 1st trip choice does not run. The student will take classes/participate in a local serve during Renew 2025 if not approved to go on a trip.

• You and your student will be notified by mid-May if the application is accepted. 

• Please note that the prerequisites for travel below apply until the travel date.  Therefore, if any of these prerequisites no longer apply, a student's travel can be revoked.  If a student's travel is revoked, the student will be responsible for expenses to that point.

• If a student chooses to withdraw after their application is accepted, then the student will be responsible for expenses to that point.

• Students and parents/guardians understand that if, during this trip, the student violates any rule of Timothy Christian High School as outlined in the school’s handbook, the student may be sent home at the family's expense.

• Please note:  These are estimated trip costs and are subject to change due to airfare/car rental rates, gas prices, and if less than the maximum number of students attend the trip. Travel insurance protection is required and is listed in the estimated cost of the trip.