The Fine Print
The cost for the summer is $3000 for everything you need:
- Airfare up to $500
- Short-term insurance
- Food
- Lodging
- Transportation
- Off days and off-camp debriefing
- Pre-summer training
- Required reading books and training materials.
We encourage you to raise this money early in the year. Any money that you raise above and beyond the cost of the summer will be sent to you at the end of the summer in the form of a stipend. Also, funds raised are non-refundable after the first two weeks of the program.
I-Quest is like a boot camp for missions, so we have certain expectations and disciplines in place for our interns. Please read carefully and if you do not think you can follow these rules, please do not apply.
No laptops, iPods, cell phones - don't even bring them.
- No smoking, chewing tobacco, or alcohol.
- VERY limited internet access.
- Only 30 minutes of US phone calls a week.
- No dating other interns, team members, or staff.
- Girls: no body piercing and only one-piece bathing suits or tank-inis.
- Guys: no facial hair, earrings, or body piercing.
- Must be a senior in HS through age 25 when applying.
- Only one person per church or family accepted.
These rules are not in place because of religious beliefs, but rather to be sensitive to the conservative culture in which we are working and to build the discipline of sacrifice within each intern, keeping you focused on the real reason you are there - to serve.
Please also be sure you are physically fit! Plenty of days will begin at 6 am and you will crash into bed at 10 pm or later. Much walking will be necessary throughout each day.
Before coming to Jamaica, we will have mandatory training in the spring of 2009 in Atlanta. You will be responsible for the cost of transportation to and from Atlanta. We will cover all your expenses while you are there for the weekend. You will also be expected to read a few books before coming to Jamaica, as the Bible Studies you will have as a team will build from these readings. You will be asked to purchase and bring with you a specific version of the Bible to be used in studies as well.
Questions? Please contact Kelly Deushane, Stateside Coordinator
kelly@acexperience.org ~ 1-877-500-5768