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Sunflower Mission is now accepting applications for the Workcamp 2010!
Send in your forms and deposit today to secure one of the limited spots!

The team will be traveling in June to a school under construction in the Phu Yen Province and will likely visit the beaches of Nha Trang as a side excursion. There are also tentative plans to visit a minority village in the region.

Costs for the 2-week trip will be $2,200 USD per person and includes roundtrip airfare from Houston to Saigon, in-country hotel and transportation, 3 meals per day, and funds to buy school supplies and backpacks for the children. If you will be booking your own airfare and flying from a city other than Houston, in-country costs will be calculated separately. Youths under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

*** The tentative dates for Sunflower Mission's Work Camp 2010 are June 6th - June 19th.***

To secure your spot, this application form is due by Marth 1st, 2010 with $100 USD non-refundable deposit

The remainder of the work camp costs ($ 2,100) is due by April 1st, 2010 via check payment to:
P.O. Box 1385
Stafford, TX 77497

About the Workcamp...

The Sunflower Mission Workcamp is the chance to witness and experience first-hand what Vietnam is like today by touring schools built by SM the past several years, visiting with school children, college scholarship recipients, school teachers, principals, and parents. Because most of the schools are built in rural areas near the Mekong Delta, there will be many hours spent traveling to the destination, and then upon arrival of the work site, participants will get the chance to help finish the construction of the school. Jobs such as painting the windows and gates, cleaning the tiles, sweeping the classrooms, bringing in the furniture, attending the completion ceremonies, and dedicating the school to the community are all part of the experience. Past trips have included a friendly camp fire, soccer matches, as well as meals with the faculty and parents. There is also some time during the trip to experience what the towns and cities have to offer in terms of shopping, restaurants, churches, temples, universities, and cafes. The workcamp is an unforgettable way to see the country not just for its typical city touristic sights, but also for its educational facilities, children, and future.

Pre-departure orientation

Prior to flying to Vietnam for the workcamp trip, SM will host a pre-departure orientation weekend for the team in Houston. It is HIGHLY recommended for participants to attend this weekend to be held in early May 2010. Details will be given to those who sign up for the workcamp.

Things to know...

This trip will be an adventure. You will travel by foot, bus, boat, ferry, and 'xe ôm'. You may cross monkey bridges or climb mountains. It is HOT in the summer, and there will be mosquitoes. Dress comfortably, but modestly. The CDC recommends that all travelers going to Vietnam be aware of certain vaccinations and safety/security measures. More information can be found here: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/Vietnam.aspx

For more information, please contact education @ sunflowermission dot org

Common Questions...

Who can go?
Anyone who wants to help make a difference can come. We get volunteers from all ages, but keep in mind that minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent of guardian. Space is limited so send in your application soon!

Where will we stay?
We will be sleeping in straw huts on the floor. This gives a more real life experience. Just kidding! We will be staying in clean, nice hotels. Often, some even have internet connections (not guaranteed) for you to keep in touch with friends and family while on your trip.

What will we be doing?
The first week we will do light labor work (finishing touches) on our school. Light work will consist of painting walls door and windows, stain student desks, grout floor, design and decorate class rooms, and plant trees or set up a playground. During this time we may also interact/play with the students and children from the area. We will then participate in the completion ceremony to give out gifts to the students and hand the school over the local community. The second week we may visit some of the previous Sunflower Mission built schools, attend 1 or 2 more school completion ceremonies, and/or visit and orphanage in the area. The remainder of the time we will explore the beauty of Vietnam and its people. On past trips we have visited Phu Quoc island, Da Lat resort, Nha Trang beaches, and Chau Doc temples.

Click here to download workcamp waiver form
Click here to download workcamp application