"Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me."
- Matthew 25:40
Do something meaningful over your fall or spring break! Our service trips are offered as an "alternative" way of spending your university break. Every year, CCM offers these opportunities to Elon students who want to give up a week off in order to serve the poor, the sick, and the underprivileged while living in community with other students.
Spirituality, prayer, and reflection are an important aspect of each trip. With the time taken to reflect on the work the group has done as a whole, a greater appreciation is had for why these trips exist. God calls all of us to love and serve one another and to do justice. CCM is also called to develop leaders for the future of the Church and society. By giving students the opportunity to experience life in a different culture, acquire a perspective on the global economy, gain a meaningful understanding of the universal Church, and serve all of God's children, we aim to instill in all participants a sense of social responsibility, leadership, and life-long service.
Thanks to a grant received this past year by Catholic Life, these break trips are completely free to students! Please see each application for more details, and contact with any questions.
Spring Break service trips
Elon Spring Break: March 15-23, 2025
Domestic trip
Where: Western North Carolina
When: Sunday, March 16 - Saturday, March 22
Focus: Disaster Relief
Join CCM and LEAF (Lutherans, Episcopalians, and Friends at Elon) as we join the repair and rebuild efforts in western North Carolina. Many of the mountain towns in NC were devastated by record flooding and winds from Hurricane Helene. CCM and LEAF will be seeking to partner with a local church or organization who are already active in the relief efforts. Potential cities for this trip include Asheville and Boone. More information to come soon, but we are currently accepting applications to fill the trip roster.
Click here to apply for the domestic spring break trip!
Abroad trip
Where: Jamaica
When: Saturday, March 15 - Saturday, March 22
Focus: Mission Work, Care for the Vulnerable
Our international service trip will be to Jamaica to work with Mustard Seed Communities. Participants will get to experience an authentic Jamaica; beyond the beaches and tourism, there lies a country of widespread poverty. Mustard Seed Communities cares for children and adults who are disabled, forgotten, abandoned, and marginalized. We will have the opportunity to interact with and help take care of the residents as well as participate in manual work projects in the community. In addition, prayer and reflections are incorporated into the daily routine. Participants will also get to experience the life and culture of Jamaica.
Click here to apply for the Jamaica trip!
Fall Break service trip
Elon Fall Break: October 10-13, 2024
Where: Washington, DC
When: Thursday, October 10 - Sunday, October 13
(will depart Thursday morning and return Sunday early afternoon)
Focus: Urban Immersion, Justice Advocacy
Applications are closed for this trip.
Service Trip Leader
Apply to be a Service Trip Leader (STL)! An STL is a student participant in an alternative spring break program who has stepped up to a leadership role. This person is integral to the success of a spring break trip. Responsibilities of an STL include working closely with the staff chaperone, ensuring logistics of the trip, and planning prayer reflections for every evening. Service Trip Leaders must have dedication, desire, and commitment to make each trip successful. If you have what it takes, please fill out our application!
Previous service trips:
Spring 2023:
Adelphi, Jamaica (Focus: Mission Work, Care for the Vulnerable)
Gallup, New Mexico (Focus: Poverty, Corporal Works of Mercy)
Fall 2022:
Washinton, DC (Focus: Urban Poverty)
Spring 2022:
Arecibo, Puerto Rico (Focus: Poverty, Disaster Relief)
Gallup, New Mexico (Focus: Poverty, Corporal Works of Mercy)
Spring 2019:
Adelphi, Jamaica (Focus: Mission Work, Care for the Vulnerable)
New Bern (Focus: Disaster Relief)
Spring 2018:
Adelphi, Jamaica (Focus: Mission Work, Care for the Vulnerable)
Mount Pleasant, SC (Focus: Affordable Housing)
Fall 2017:
Atlanta, GA (Focus: Poverty, Literacy)
Spring 2017:
Adelphi, Jamaica (Focus: Mission Work, Care for the Vulnerable)
Mount Pleasant, SC (Focus: Affordable Housing)
Fall 2016:
Belmont, NC (Focus: Care for the Disabled)
Spring 2016:
Mount Pleasant, SC (Focus: Affordable Housing)
Spring 2015:
Georgetown, SC (Focus: Affordable Housing)
Fall 2014:
Monroe, NC (Focus: Rural Poverty and Homelessness)
Spring 2014:
Adelphi, Jamaica (Focus: Mission Work, Care for the Vulnerable)
Johns Island, SC (Focus: Affordable Housing)
Fall 2013:
Atlanta, GA (Focus: Urban Ministry)
Spring 2013:
Johns Island, SC (Focus: Affordable Housing)
Fall 2012:
Wilmington, NC (Focus: Hunger and Poverty)
Spring 2012:
Mérida, México (Focus: Mission Work, Cultural Immersion)
Johns Island, SC (Focus: Affordable Housing)
Fall 2011:
Washington, DC (Focus: Hunger and Homelessness)
Spring 2011:
Above Rocks, Jamaica (Focus: Mission Work, Poverty)
Jacksonville, FL (Focus: Affordable Housing, Urban Ministry)
Fall 2010:
Baltimore, MD (Focus: Affordable Housing, Urban Ministry)
Spring 2010:
Mount Pleasant, SC (Focus: Affordable Housing)
Spring 2009:
Mount Pleasant, SC (Focus: Affordable Housing)
Spring 2008:
Bunnell, FL (Focus: Affordable Housing)
