High School Youth Summer Service Trip

This summer of 2026, Rye Presbyterian Church will be partnering with the Appalachian Service Project, and traveling to Central Appalachia to volunteer from June 28 to July 4 or 5.

The Appalachia Service Project (ASP) provides a rewarding and structured Christian service opportunity — bringing thousands of volunteers from around the country to Central Appalachia to repair and replace homes for low-income families. Since 1969, they have focused on making homes warmer, safer, and drier for families in the Appalachian region and provided transformational service experiences for volunteers. You can find more information on their website, here! https://asphome.org/.

Our partnering organization, the Appalachia Service Project, will inform us of our service location within the region this upcoming April. You can learn more about the potential locations we will be serving in here: https://asphome.org/centers/.

Registration has opened. Scroll down to register!
(Registration began on Monday, February 2, at 8:00 p.m.)

Priority will be given based on seniority, so that everyone can eventually have a chance to join us. All current 9th through 12th graders are welcome to attend. We currently have 14 youth spots available, but if there is significant interest, we may be able to increase our numbers. We estimate that the total cost will be approximately $700. Once you register and commit to going this year, we will have more information regarding documentation, packing, and payment.

Looking forward to seeing you this summer in the Appalachian mountains!