Mission Trips
Grow Together
Bringing a volunteer group to ICI is a meaningful way to serve together while supporting long-term ministry with children and families. Mission trip volunteers come alongside our staff to help with community events, service projects, and hands-on ministry opportunities, while building genuine relationships with the youth we serve. Many groups return year after year as these connections deepen over time.
Mission trips at ICI are designed for church groups and volunteer teams seeking short-term mission opportunities rooted in long-term impact with children and youth.
Mission Trip Opportunities
We offer day-long, week-long, and multi-part service opportunities, all of which support the ongoing work ICI is doing with children and youth through year-round programming and community presence. Groups serve alongside ICI staff through programs and community outreach across the Chicagoland area.
Mission trips are customized for church groups, college teams, and other volunteer groups based on availability, season, and program needs. Opportunities may vary throughout the year as we serve children and youth through ongoing programs and community events.
Day Opportunities
Special Events (Year-Round Options)
Field Trips & Outings (Year-Round Options)
Service Projects (Year-Round Options)
Neighborhood Block Parties (Spring & Summer)
Week-Long Opportunities
Day Camp (Spring & Summer)
Camp Weeks (Summer)
Custom Trips (Tailored to Your Group)
Multi-Part Opportunities
Back-to-School Bash (Summer)
Bax Maze (Fall)
Thanksgiving Banquets (Fall)
Serving Side by Side
Groups that serve together at ICI often leave with more than shared memories. Through hands-on service and time with students, teams form meaningful connections that deepen relationships within their group and with the kids they serve.
Groups often ask what a mission trip at ICI looks like. Trips can range from a single day to a full week and may include service projects, day camps, special events, or ongoing ministry support.
Want to bring a group?
We are excited to connect with church groups, college teams, and other volunteer groups interested in serving together through mission trips at ICI. Whether you’re exploring a short-term mission experience or looking to build a recurring partnership, our team would love to talk with you about next steps and help you plan a trip that fits your group’s goals.
Reach us directly at (773) 384-4200, or fill out the form, and someone from ICI will follow up soon.
Ready to Lead a Mission Trip?
Group volunteering at ICI offers space to serve, reflect, and grow together. By partnering with us through hands-on ministry opportunities, your group supports programs that impact kids year-round. Along the way, meaningful relationships are formed — connections that bring many teams back year after year.