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Summer Service & Immersion

St. Ignatius of Loyola encouraged all people of faith to "go forth and set the world on fire". Loyola Academy's Summer Service & Immersion program provides students an opportunity to go out into the world and share their gifts with others.

Working with various communities throughout the United States, these five to seven day trips allow students to encounter new perspectives, work for justice and grow in an awareness of what they have to offer others and how to share it generously.

Students participating in these trips will serve in a variety of ways, from home repair and community gardening to visiting the elderly and teaching children. They will build community with their peers and members of the local community throughout the week. They will live simply, being present and focusing on people rather than material things. Through all of this, they will reflect through prayer and conversation on the ways the experience intersects with their faith.

If you have any questions,

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Ms. Megan Kennedy-Farrell

Service Immersion Coordinator

(847) 920-2676

Information and Dates

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Q. Who is eligible?

All trips are open to junior students going into senior year.

All students must be in good standing with the Principal's Office and Business Office in order to go on a trip.
Q. When and how do I apply?

Registration for the 2025 Summer Service program will open on Monday, December 9, 2024, and remain open until Wednesday, January 29, 2025. At the end of the registration period, all students will be considered and placed at once without priority.

Students must bring a $100 deposit check made payable to Loyola Academy to the Campus Ministry office by January 29, 2025. Applications are not complete and students will not receive a placement until the deposit has been received.

Selection of students for the Kino trip happens outside of the normal admissions process and is based on a written application and interview. If you are interested in applying for the Kino trip, please talk to Ms. Kennedy-Farrell in Campus Ministry.
Q. Am I guaranteed a spot?

No, students are not guaranteed a spot on a trip. Every effort will be made to place a student on one of their trip preferences. In order to ensure a chance for everyone to participate however, students may not receive their first choice.

If a student is not placed, he or she will be put on a waiting list and notified if a spot becomes available.
Q. How much does it cost?

The cost is still to be determined and in review. Students can apply for financial assistance as needed. Estimates for each trip are included on this page.
Q. What can I expect to do?

It depends on the trip! Activities on various trips include completing light home repair projects, playing with kids, sharing and preparing meals, and engaging in learning experiences around social justice issues, as well as many other activities. A more detailed description of each trip can be found elsewhere on this page.

Our trips are centered around the values of community, simplicity, prayer, and service.
Q. What else do I need to know?

All students who are placed on a trip must participate in a mandatory call-in meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, to receive more information and next steps. In addition, all students and parents must attend a mandatory information night on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Loyola Academy. Packing lists and departure and arrival information will be shared at this time along with other valuable information about each student's specific trip.