Rapid City, SD

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

Learn about the local history and culture in a small urban context; partner with social service organizations that help to meet tangible needs in the community.

Overview

In Rapid City, your group will have the opportunity to partner with one or more local service agencies who are meeting the needs of their neighbors. You may support organizations that care for individuals with mental and physical challenges, help with a summer kids program, work at a community garden, or support other organizations serving the community in meaningful ways. In the evenings, you’ll be able to experience more of this community through exploring the natural beauty of the area, hearing from a community speaker, and learning more about the local culture of the Rapid City community, including the importance of the Black Hills. YouthWorks has partnered with this community since 1999.

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

Trip Types offered in Rapid City, SD

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
  • Summer Staff
  • Planned Service Projects
  • Service Project Materials
  • Evening Activities **
    ** We arrange for free Evening Activities whenever possible, but sometimes an additional cost may be required. Plan on an additional $10 - $15 per person for the entire week. Details will be confirmed closer to your trip. Individuals may also want to bring spending money for souvenirs during Evening Activities or YouthWorks Store purchases.
  • Programming
  • Pre and Post-Trip Tools

Custom Trips

Pricing Varies *

Year Round

Custom trips during any season available here!

* Custom trips have a $500 registration fee per group

Included

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

More Info

Trips to South Dakota require sale tax to be paid. This sales tax is not included in the listed pre-packaged price and will show once the trip is in your cart.

Partner with local organizations to meet ongoing needs in the community.

Students may serve all or part of the week at a food pantry, clothing distribution center, meal center or assisting with a local children's program.

15 Passenger Mini Bus

Organizations we've partnered with in Rapid City, SD