2025 Costa Rica Youth Mission Trip

The Illinois Conference Youth Department, in partnership with the Draw Smiles Organization, will embark on a mission trip to Costa Rica. This meaningful journey will provide a chance to go, serve, and share love with others.

The goal of this trip is to bring hope and spread joy to as many children as possible. We will visit the city of Puerto Limon to provide essential items like clothing, food, medical care, and educational supplies. Above all, we aim to share the love of Jesus, offering our time and genuine care for their future. Leading up to the trip, you can help by collecting school supply kits (such as crayons, pencils, scissors, glue sticks, erasers, etc.), along with toys, shoes, and toiletries (including children' s toothbrushes and toothpaste). These items will be distributed to school-aged children in need, bringing both practical support and a sense of hope.

Every applicant must be…