Blue Ridge Mountains, NC

  • Pre-Packaged Trips: Middle & High School
  • Custom Trips: All Ages

Partner with the community to learn about the strengths and struggles of rural America.

Overview

Your group will experience the great beauty of both nature and community in the scenic small towns that surround the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. By serving through working with children, painting, yard work and supporting local ministries, you’ll make connections with the people of the area. In the evenings, your group will explore the great outdoors and spend time learning about the Rutherford County area through a local community speaker. YouthWorks has served in North Carolina since 2006 but moved the Blue Ridge site to Rutherford County, NC in summer 2021.

Please note: All information regarding service and community engagement activities are subject to change.

Trip Types offered in Blue Ridge Mountains, NC

Pre-Packaged Trips

Weeklong summer mission trips for teenagers with staff, meals, and programming included. Focus on your students, not logistics.

Custom Trips

Year-round service experiences for any age group with flexible start & end dates. Match community needs with your unique group.

Included

  • Lodging & Shower Facilities
  • 14 Meals
  • Attentive Staff
  • Planned Service Projects
  • Service Project Materials
  • Evening Activities
  • Programming
  • Pre and Post-Trip Tools

Custom Trips

Pricing Varies

Year Round Trips

Custom trips during any season available here!

Included

  • Lodging & Shower Facilities
  • Planned Service Projects
  • Flexible Start/End Dates
  • Custom Schedule

More Info

Partner with local organizations to meet ongoing needs in the community by serving at a food pantry, clothing distribution center, meal center or local youth program.

Serve through community beautification projects, gardening, painting, yard work or assisting with simple work projects.

During the week, students may serve at one or more of the service options by switching mid-week between service partnerships and minor home repair projects.

Since some partnerships are in rural areas of Blue Ridge, groups may drive up to 45 minutes for service or evening activities.

15 passenger mini bus

Organizations we've partnered with in Blue Ridge Mountains, NC