Ultimate Workout 29

Volunteers will stay at the Kiutine Adventist Secondary School. Be warned–accommodations will be very different from what we have at home, especially the bathrooms and showers. You can expect community bathrooms with squat toilets and cold showers. There are a few “western” toilets on campus, in case sitting is required. Toilet paper will be provided.

Girls: The females on the project will stay in one of the new dormitories built by Maranatha. Three-high bunk beds with a mattress will be provided, but volunteers will need to bring their own sleeping bag, towel, washcloth, etc. Bunks will be pre-assigned per team, so don’t plan on staying next to your best friend unless you end up on the same team. If we end up with a lot of female volunteers, we’ll set up some tents next to the dorm. Girls assigned to this area would need to bring a tent and sleeping mat.

Boys: The males on the project will be tenting on another part of the campus. Volunteers will need to bring a tent as well as a sleeping mat, sleeping bag, towel, and washcloth, etc. Most flight itineraries will allow you to bring two checked bags to Kenya, but if you cannot bring a tent, we’ll ask people with larger tents to share their space. As with the girls, we’ll group tents by team, so don’t plan on staying with your brother or best friend unless you’re assigned to the same team.

Staff Couples: For married couples who would like to stay together, we ask that you bring a tent. You’ll be located outside of the girls dorm, between the boys’ camp and the girls’ dorm.

During the project we’ll have our meals in the new dining hall and meet for worships in a large tent. Don’t expect TV or Wi-Fi access; this trip is about eliminating distractions to keep your focus on developing a closer connection with God. (See the Communication During the Trip section of the information packet).

Each day, volunteers will divide into their assigned teams for work. At night, everyone will come together for dinner and worship. A complete packing list will be provided in your final mailing.

This year’s UW will begin in Nairobi, where we’ll stay at the Maxwell Adventist School before we head to Kiutine. Everyone will sleep in either dorm rooms or on classroom floors. You will need bedding for these nights.