Ultimate Workout 31

Dates

July 15 - 25, 2021

Location

Kayenta, Arizona

Participation Fee

$599

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Overview

****This project and waiting list is FULL. If we move through the already existing waiting list, we will reopen the list at that time. If you are a confirmed staff member who has not registered, please contact Maranatha for a separate registration link.***

Maranatha’s annual teen-only project, the Ultimate Workout, is entering its 31st year, and we’re headed to Kayenta, Arizona! Each year, high school aged teens from around the world join the Ultimate Workout and find opportunities to get out of their comfort zone, serve others, connect with Christ, and grow physically, socially, and spiritually.

Kayenta is located in the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States. This region is truly a mission field and education is one of the biggest ways to impact this community, so volunteers will be able to make a difference by building a new elementary school. Volunteers will also have a chance to interact with the community through outreach projects including a day camp for community children.

This project is Maranatha’s teen-only project. Maranatha provides all project leadership. In fact, adults are not allowed on the project unless they are leadership pre-selected by Maranatha.

***Ultimate Workout 31 was originally scheduled for Peru. Due to travel restrictions in place resulting rom the COVID-19 pandemic, the project has been rescheduled in Arizona during the same dates.***

Scope

Construction

Children’s Ministry

Community Outreach

Tuesday, July 13

Staff Arrival in Phoenix

Wednesday, July 14

Required Staff Orientation

Thursday, July 15

Participant Arrival in Phoenix

Friday, July 16

Orientation and First Work Day

Saturday, July 17

Worship with the Local Congregation

Sunday, July 18

Work Days with Midweek Excursion

Saturday, July 24

Worship with the Local Congregation

Sunday, July 25

Grand Canyon. Evening Departure from Phoenix

ARRIVALVolunteers will be flying to Phoenix, Arizona (airport code PHX) to arrive on Thursday, July 15. Staff will need to arrive on Tuesday, July 13. You will be given the exact arrival time frame upon confirmation. Please wait for confirmation from Maranatha before purchasing your airfare to ensure there is still space on the project and to ensure you book the right flight.

DEPARTUREAll volunteers will depart on Sunday, July 25. You will be given the exact time frame upon confirmation.

Tents

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Volunteers will stay on site at the Kayenta Adventist Church. Volunteers will need to bring their own tents; we will set them up in predetermined locations separated by gender. Volunteers will also need to bring their own sleeping mat, sleeping bag, and towels. Stall bathrooms are located inside the church and there will be outdoor shower stalls with cold water faucets. Volunteers can bring solar shower bags for warm water. Power outlets will be in short supply, so don’t plan on bringing your hair straightener or electric razor for the project.

We’ll have our meals outside under a shade tent and meet for worships in the church. 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

Travel Information

Volunteers will purchase their own plane tickets to and from Phoenix, Arizona. Maranatha representatives will meet volunteers upon arrival in Phoenix.

The dates posted are the arrival and departure dates from the project.

Once you are confirmed for the trip, you will receive the exact time within which to arrive and depart. Please wait to receive this time frame BEFORE booking your flights. Any tickets outside of these guidelines will result in additional fees.

Participants arriving with staff parents for the staff orientation will be required to pay an additional fee to cover the expenses incurred during their early arrival.

Travel Resources

CI Azumano Travel:
800-454-4099 or by email with Erle or Azumano Team at corporatetravel@ciazumano.com

Butler Travel:
503-879-5005 or by email with Nathanael at nathan@butlertravel.com

Kayak:
www.kayak.com

Lake Powell and Grand Canyon

Lake Powell is a man-made reservoir on the Colorado River in Utah and Arizona. This meandering lake is known for unique canyons and sandstone formations and is a popular destination during the hot Arizona summers. The group will enjoy an afternoon of water recreation at the lake during the week.

The Grand Canyon is a 277-mile long, steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona. It is 18-miles at its widest point and reaches a depth of over a mile in some areas. The canyon is known for the colorful bands of different types of rock. The group will have a chance to see the awe-inspiring views from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on the final day before heading to the airport for their departures home.

Contact Us Want to speak with someone at Maranatha directly? Please call our office at 916.774.7700 to speak with a volunteer specialist. Alternatively, you can send us an email.

Thank you for your interest in one of our mission projects. You have been added to the interest list, and you will be notified via e-mail as soon as more information is available and registration has been opened. Typically registration is open three to six months in advance of the project dates; although, sometimes it can be delayed as we lock in accommodations and budgets. Thank you for your patience.

Please note that putting your name on the interest list ensures that you will be notified when registration is available, but does not guarantee you a place on the project. You will still need to complete the online registration form to reserve your spot on the trip.

Feel free to contact us at anytime to find out the current status of this project.