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Arise Africa Mission Trips
Our mission trips are equal parts physical labor and personal ministry. Teams work to build playgrounds, maintain our facilities, and conduct Vacation Bible Schools. Regardless of the mission you choose, we can’t wait to work together with you in Zambia and introduce you to our amazing staff and children.
Current Opportunities
NEW! Arise Sports Camp
TRIP STATUS: OPEN | 30 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Dates: Thursday, June 17 – Sunday, June 27
Cost: $5,000* including airfare
Join our Zambian staff for an action packed week of games, sports, and discipleship! This new camp opportunity is perfect for student athletes, coaches, or anyone who just loves to play. We’ll work with students from both of our schools to gain skills, enjoy healthy competition, and have fun!
Week 1 | Arise Christian School VBS
TRIP STATUS: OPEN | 30 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Dates: Thursday, July 8 – Sunday, July 18
Cost: $5000* including airfare
This week’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) is for our students at Arise Christian School (ACS). Participants on the trip will primarily participate in small groups and activities with our students during VBS. You will also be given the opportunity to interact in the communities they live in and visit Arise Africa’s other projects and partners. ACS has students ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Week 2 | MacDonald Brown School VBS
TRIP STATUS: OPEN | 30 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Dates: Thursday, July 15 – Sunday, July 25
Cost: $5,000* including airfare
This week’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) is for our students at MacDonald Brown School (MacB). Participants on the trip will primarily participate in small groups and activities with our students during VBS. You will also be given the opportunity to interact in the communities they live in and visit Arise Africa’s other projects and partners. MacB has students ranging from 2nd through 12th grade.
Weeks 1 & 2 | VBS with Everyone!
TRIP STATUS: OPEN | 30 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Dates: Thursday, July 8 – Sunday, July 25
Cost: $5,500* including airfare
Many of our mission trippers aren’t ready to leave after just one week! Stay for two weeks for VBS at both locations and double your fun and impact! Participants on the trip will primarily participate in small groups and activities with our students during VBS. You will also be given the opportunity to interact in the communities they live in and visit Arise Africa’s other projects and partners. Our schools have students ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Summer 2027 Internship
TRIP STATUS: OPEN
Dates: Thursday, June 24 – Sunday, July 25
Cost: $6,000* includes airfare, housing, transportation, a weekly grocery stipend, and select intern outings. Personal shopping, meals out, and optional excursions are not included.
Experience the life-changing impact of education and compassion in Zambia! As an Arise Africa intern, you’ll assist in classrooms, support students with schoolwork, help with school events, serve alongside our Zambia staff, and participate in our Vacation Bible School (VBS) program. You’ll also help host American mission teams and shadow staff members to gain hands-on ministry experience. Whether your gifts are in business, music, counseling, teaching, or another area, this internship will help you grow your skills while making an eternal impact.
Trip costs are subject to change due to fluctuations in airfare. Once your deposit is received, your trip price is locked in.
Excursion Trips
Many individuals and families make the most of their mission trip by adding experiences alongside their mission trip. If you’re going to pay to travel to Africa, you should maximize the trip!
Arise Africa works with a highly accredited travel agent in Zambia to offer two great, cost-effective options for excursions. The details for our 2-day and 4-day trips are below.
*Please note that the pricing for excursions booked through Arise Africa assumes a double occupancy room. Single rooms can be booked at an additional cost.