2025 Teen International Trip
Calling all teens! 📣 Teen trip applications for July 2025 to Porte Alegre, Brazil are NOW OPEN! Selected teens will visit Rio Grand Du Sol YMCA, an International Partner with the Gateway Region YMCA since 2008. Candidates must be a current high school student between 14-18 years old at the time of travel and active in the YMCA (volunteer, staff, program participant, YAG, etc.). Participants will be required to pay a $300 non-refundable fee used to help with total trip expenses. Scholarships and payment plans are available. More requirements are listed on the application form.
Apply Now - application window closes October 25th!
The Gateway Region YMCA gives local teens the chance to travel to a region served by an International Partner for youth exchange, service learning, and cross-cultural education. Learn more about our world service efforts and partnerships by visiting our World Service page.
Check out one of our previous teen trips to Belize!