Important Dates
Trip Dates: July 8-16, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026: Yard Sale, Carwash, Pancake Breakfast! We will operate from 8am-1pm. Set up can begin as early as 6am. We have limited space in the garage for pre-drop offs. See Mark for more details.
June 7: Trip final payment due
Trip Breakdown Below
July 8: Travel to Costa Rica
July 9-12: Kid's Camp
July 13: Full team work at the School
July 14-15: Rest and Excursion Time
July 16: Travel back to the good ole U.S.A.
Saturday, May 2, 2026: Yard Sale, Carwash, Pancake Breakfast! We will operate from 8am-1pm. Set up can begin as early as 6am. We have limited space in the garage for pre-drop offs. See Mark for more details.
June 7: Trip final payment due
Trip Breakdown Below
July 8: Travel to Costa Rica
July 9-12: Kid's Camp
July 13: Full team work at the School
July 14-15: Rest and Excursion Time
July 16: Travel back to the good ole U.S.A.
2026 Team Information
Team Members
(Graduating Seniors in Bold)
Isaac Baker, Jennifer Baker, Noah Baker, Kathy Branch, Kenny Branch, Addison Clark, Julie Davis, Reese Edwards, Allison Goodenough, Charlie Goodenough, Spencer Goodenough, Susan Graham, Jameson Jameson, Trent Hall, Dondi Lee, Patsy Lee, Bailey McWhorter, Peyton Pack, Aimee Perry, Allan Perry, Kevin Pyron, Brian Richard, River Richard, Drew Secor, Jonathan Swiney, Jude Swiney, Lizzy Thomas, Kim Thweatt, Mark Walker, Michael Warren, Jeff Wills.
Yep, that's 31!!
Base Trip Cost is coming in at $1,725. This does not include trip insurance and your choice of excursion.
Make payments along the way! Here's a link for you make payments on your trip.
Payment Link
(Graduating Seniors in Bold)
Isaac Baker, Jennifer Baker, Noah Baker, Kathy Branch, Kenny Branch, Addison Clark, Julie Davis, Reese Edwards, Allison Goodenough, Charlie Goodenough, Spencer Goodenough, Susan Graham, Jameson Jameson, Trent Hall, Dondi Lee, Patsy Lee, Bailey McWhorter, Peyton Pack, Aimee Perry, Allan Perry, Kevin Pyron, Brian Richard, River Richard, Drew Secor, Jonathan Swiney, Jude Swiney, Lizzy Thomas, Kim Thweatt, Mark Walker, Michael Warren, Jeff Wills.
Yep, that's 31!!
Base Trip Cost is coming in at $1,725. This does not include trip insurance and your choice of excursion.
Make payments along the way! Here's a link for you make payments on your trip.
Payment Link
Flight Information
Delta Airlines Home Page
Heading to Costa Rica
Delta Flight Number: 1937
Departure from ATL at 10am on July 8
Arrival in San Jose at 12pm
Here is the seating for our departing flight that was sent to Mark. If you change your seat, please let Mark know so we can update this list.
Patsy Lee - 30F
Aimee Perry - 31A
Allan Perry - 31B
Jeff Wills - 31D
Kevin Pyron - 31E
Jonathan Swiney - 31F
Brian Richard - 32A
Jude Swiney - 32B
Dondi Lee - 32E
Mark Walker - 33A
Isaac Baker - 33B
Bailey McWhorter - 33C
Kenny Branch - 33D
Kathy Branch -33E
Susan Graham - 33F
Julie Davis - 34A
Kim Thweatt - 34B
Jennifer Baker -34C
Reese Edwards - 34D
River Richard - 34E
Charlee Goodenough - 34F
Allison Goodenough - 35A
Spencer Goodenough - 35B
Trent Hall - 36A
Drew Secor - 36B
Lizzy Thomas - 36C
Addison Clark - 36E
Jameson Johnsey - 36F
Michael Warren - 37D
Noah Baker - 37E
Peyton Pack - 37F
Back to the USA
Delta Flight Number: 1756
Departure from San Jose at 1:25pm on July 16
Arrival in ATL at 7:35pm
Here is the seating for our return flight that was sent to Mark. If you change your seat, please let Mark know so we can update this list.
Trent Hall - 25E
Drew Secor - 25F
Patsy Lee - 30F
Aimee Perry - 31A
Allan Perry - 31B
Jeff Wills - 31D
Kevin Pyron - 31E
Jonathan Swiney - 31F
Brian Richard - 32A
Jude Swiney - 32B
Dondi Lee - 32E
Mark Walker - 33A
Isaac Baker - 33B
Bailey McWhorter - 33C
Kathy Branch - 33D
Kenny Branch - 33E
Susan Graham - 33F
Julie Davis - 34A
Kim Thweatt -34B
Jennifer Baker - 34C
Reese Edwards - 34D
River Richard - 34E
Charlee Goodenough - 34F
Allison Goodenough - 35A
Spencer Goodenough - 35B
Addison Clark - 40A
Jameson Johnsey - 40B
Lizzy Thomas - 40C
Michael Warren - 41D
Noah Baker - 41E
Peyton Pack - 41F
Heading to Costa Rica
Delta Flight Number: 1937
Departure from ATL at 10am on July 8
Arrival in San Jose at 12pm
Here is the seating for our departing flight that was sent to Mark. If you change your seat, please let Mark know so we can update this list.
Patsy Lee - 30F
Aimee Perry - 31A
Allan Perry - 31B
Jeff Wills - 31D
Kevin Pyron - 31E
Jonathan Swiney - 31F
Brian Richard - 32A
Jude Swiney - 32B
Dondi Lee - 32E
Mark Walker - 33A
Isaac Baker - 33B
Bailey McWhorter - 33C
Kenny Branch - 33D
Kathy Branch -33E
Susan Graham - 33F
Julie Davis - 34A
Kim Thweatt - 34B
Jennifer Baker -34C
Reese Edwards - 34D
River Richard - 34E
Charlee Goodenough - 34F
Allison Goodenough - 35A
Spencer Goodenough - 35B
Trent Hall - 36A
Drew Secor - 36B
Lizzy Thomas - 36C
Addison Clark - 36E
Jameson Johnsey - 36F
Michael Warren - 37D
Noah Baker - 37E
Peyton Pack - 37F
Back to the USA
Delta Flight Number: 1756
Departure from San Jose at 1:25pm on July 16
Arrival in ATL at 7:35pm
Here is the seating for our return flight that was sent to Mark. If you change your seat, please let Mark know so we can update this list.
Trent Hall - 25E
Drew Secor - 25F
Patsy Lee - 30F
Aimee Perry - 31A
Allan Perry - 31B
Jeff Wills - 31D
Kevin Pyron - 31E
Jonathan Swiney - 31F
Brian Richard - 32A
Jude Swiney - 32B
Dondi Lee - 32E
Mark Walker - 33A
Isaac Baker - 33B
Bailey McWhorter - 33C
Kathy Branch - 33D
Kenny Branch - 33E
Susan Graham - 33F
Julie Davis - 34A
Kim Thweatt -34B
Jennifer Baker - 34C
Reese Edwards - 34D
River Richard - 34E
Charlee Goodenough - 34F
Allison Goodenough - 35A
Spencer Goodenough - 35B
Addison Clark - 40A
Jameson Johnsey - 40B
Lizzy Thomas - 40C
Michael Warren - 41D
Noah Baker - 41E
Peyton Pack - 41F
Packing Considerations
General Needs for Everyone
+Passport
+ You’ll need a paper copy of the Bible
+ Your personal meds and prescriptions.
+ Whatever it takes to get you ready.
+ Bag trackers are nice. Apple AirTag or Tile or other.
+ Hand sanitizer
+ Some kind of bag for the Walmart run. You have to buy bags in Costa Rica if you need one.
+ Water Bottle Container (Hydration is key. Bring as large as you would like)
+ You may want to bring a small clip on fan for your bed and extension cord. We will have American style electrical outlets. No need for power adapters.
+ Hats and sunscreen. The sun is different in Costa Rica.
+ When you stay in your room in San Jose, the room will have a refrigerator.
Project Needs
(Everyone will be doing some sort of project on Monday)
+ Painting and construction clothes
+ Closed toe shoes. Tennis shoes will be fine.
+ Gloves for landscaping. Things are pretty prickly there!
+ We'll add things here as we finalize our projects.
Clothing
+ We have learned that it's pretty necessary to plan for 2 sets of clothes per day.
+ Climate is hot but not as humid as Pell City. Plan accordingly.
+ Shorts and t-shirts are fine.
+ Swimwear for the hotel pool and the excursion day.
Kids Camp
(If you are going to the kids camp, you will need some additional items.)
+ Twin sheets and maybe a blanket. The bunkhouses are bunkbeds with mattresses.
+ Pillow
+ Towels
+ Extension cords for charging devices.
+ Tennis shoes for VBS and Sports Camps
Money Needs:
(Credit Card or Bills 20s and below) NO DEBIT CARDS.
-- MEALS: Most of your meals are paid for. You will need money for airport meals and possibly your meal on our excursion day. There may be opportunities to grab local snacks too.
-- SHOPPING: We will stop for souvenirs and other items at some point during the trip. You can shop at the airport but it cost considerably more.
-- Checked luggage fee is $45 each way. You will need to pay for this with a debit/credit card. NO CASH IS ACCEPTED.
+Passport
+ You’ll need a paper copy of the Bible
+ Your personal meds and prescriptions.
+ Whatever it takes to get you ready.
+ Bag trackers are nice. Apple AirTag or Tile or other.
+ Hand sanitizer
+ Some kind of bag for the Walmart run. You have to buy bags in Costa Rica if you need one.
+ Water Bottle Container (Hydration is key. Bring as large as you would like)
+ You may want to bring a small clip on fan for your bed and extension cord. We will have American style electrical outlets. No need for power adapters.
+ Hats and sunscreen. The sun is different in Costa Rica.
+ When you stay in your room in San Jose, the room will have a refrigerator.
Project Needs
(Everyone will be doing some sort of project on Monday)
+ Painting and construction clothes
+ Closed toe shoes. Tennis shoes will be fine.
+ Gloves for landscaping. Things are pretty prickly there!
+ We'll add things here as we finalize our projects.
Clothing
+ We have learned that it's pretty necessary to plan for 2 sets of clothes per day.
+ Climate is hot but not as humid as Pell City. Plan accordingly.
+ Shorts and t-shirts are fine.
+ Swimwear for the hotel pool and the excursion day.
Kids Camp
(If you are going to the kids camp, you will need some additional items.)
+ Twin sheets and maybe a blanket. The bunkhouses are bunkbeds with mattresses.
+ Pillow
+ Towels
+ Extension cords for charging devices.
+ Tennis shoes for VBS and Sports Camps
Money Needs:
(Credit Card or Bills 20s and below) NO DEBIT CARDS.
-- MEALS: Most of your meals are paid for. You will need money for airport meals and possibly your meal on our excursion day. There may be opportunities to grab local snacks too.
-- SHOPPING: We will stop for souvenirs and other items at some point during the trip. You can shop at the airport but it cost considerably more.
-- Checked luggage fee is $45 each way. You will need to pay for this with a debit/credit card. NO CASH IS ACCEPTED.
Travel Considerations
The toughest part of the trip can be the traveling itself. We strive to keep everyone together through the process. We move as a group and watch out for each other. Here are some considerations for traveling.
+ Smile! Our attitude will take us a long way!
+ 360 degree rolling luggage will be your friend!
+ Neck pillow (optional but nice)
+ Passport! Figure out a way to keep your passport, money, and personal items safe. A waist belt, fanny pack, backpack etc will work.
+ Bring a portable battery for phones and don’t forget your charging cords. Planes have places to plug in your devices but they are usually USB not USB-C.
+ Backpack for all your carry around stuff during the day and at Kids Camp and work projects.
+ Please pack bigger bottles of lotions, shampoos, etc in your checked luggage. You may want to put these items in a ziplock bag to keep them from leaking during the pressures of the flight.
+ Entertainment panels on the plane use headphone jacks not lightning connectors.
+ You can access the planes WIFI through the Delta app.
+ Put copies of your passport in each bag.
+ Shoes that work well for flight. Which means, easy off and on as we go through TSA.
+ Notify your bank credit/debit card of your travel plans. They will lock you up if you don’t! Don't use debit cards in Costa Rica. Credit cards only.
+ Check with your cellphone provider about international calls and texting.
About Your Luggage
Delta Baggage and Fee Information
-- Each passenger flying with DELTA can bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item free of charge (such as a purse, laptop bag or item of similar size that will fit underneath the seat in front of you). If you plan to bring roll-aboard luggage or a large bag to store in the overhead bin, you can find size information below.
-- Carry-on luggage. Check the size of your carryon. Individual length, width and height measurements may not exceed 22” x 14” x 9” Don’t overpack. They won’t fit in the overhead. It’s a good idea to put a couple of changes of clothes in your backpack or carry-on.
-- Checked luggage cannot be over 50 pounds. Baggage size must not exceed 62 inches (158 cm) when you total LENGTH + WIDTH + HEIGHT. (Don’t get too overwhelmed by this. If you have bought a suitcase in the last 10 years, you should be good.)
-- You will have to put your carry on liquids in quart bag according to the 3.1.1. rule.
TSA 311 Rule
-- Checked luggage fee is $35 each way. You will need to pay for this with a debit/credit card. NO CASH IS ACCEPTED.
Extra Luggage
We will pack our Kids Camp and work supplies into extra bags. Some of you will be assigned a bag to check at the airport. The trip budget will pay for our supply bags.
+ Smile! Our attitude will take us a long way!
+ 360 degree rolling luggage will be your friend!
+ Neck pillow (optional but nice)
+ Passport! Figure out a way to keep your passport, money, and personal items safe. A waist belt, fanny pack, backpack etc will work.
+ Bring a portable battery for phones and don’t forget your charging cords. Planes have places to plug in your devices but they are usually USB not USB-C.
+ Backpack for all your carry around stuff during the day and at Kids Camp and work projects.
+ Please pack bigger bottles of lotions, shampoos, etc in your checked luggage. You may want to put these items in a ziplock bag to keep them from leaking during the pressures of the flight.
+ Entertainment panels on the plane use headphone jacks not lightning connectors.
+ You can access the planes WIFI through the Delta app.
+ Put copies of your passport in each bag.
+ Shoes that work well for flight. Which means, easy off and on as we go through TSA.
+ Notify your bank credit/debit card of your travel plans. They will lock you up if you don’t! Don't use debit cards in Costa Rica. Credit cards only.
+ Check with your cellphone provider about international calls and texting.
About Your Luggage
Delta Baggage and Fee Information
-- Each passenger flying with DELTA can bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item free of charge (such as a purse, laptop bag or item of similar size that will fit underneath the seat in front of you). If you plan to bring roll-aboard luggage or a large bag to store in the overhead bin, you can find size information below.
-- Carry-on luggage. Check the size of your carryon. Individual length, width and height measurements may not exceed 22” x 14” x 9” Don’t overpack. They won’t fit in the overhead. It’s a good idea to put a couple of changes of clothes in your backpack or carry-on.
-- Checked luggage cannot be over 50 pounds. Baggage size must not exceed 62 inches (158 cm) when you total LENGTH + WIDTH + HEIGHT. (Don’t get too overwhelmed by this. If you have bought a suitcase in the last 10 years, you should be good.)
-- You will have to put your carry on liquids in quart bag according to the 3.1.1. rule.
TSA 311 Rule
-- Checked luggage fee is $35 each way. You will need to pay for this with a debit/credit card. NO CASH IS ACCEPTED.
Extra Luggage
We will pack our Kids Camp and work supplies into extra bags. Some of you will be assigned a bag to check at the airport. The trip budget will pay for our supply bags.
Customs Information
You will have to go through Customs in Costa Rica by yourself. It is a just a desk where you present your passport and you MUST provide an address of where you will be staying. Copy this and put it somewhere you can retrieve.
Suites Cristina
Calle Luisa, Sabana Norte,
San José, Costa Rica
Suites Cristina
Calle Luisa, Sabana Norte,
San José, Costa Rica
San Jose Accommodations
Suites Cristina
While we’re staying in San Jose, this is the facility where we’ll be staying. It’s a very nice place with hot water, a breakfast buffet to start our day, and a pool to relax in after returning from our daily activities. Check it out at the link above!
Here is a rough draft of the rooming so we can estimate how many rooms we will need so Carlos can budget correctly.
Housing for July 8 (Overnight)
Housing for Return to San Jose
While we’re staying in San Jose, this is the facility where we’ll be staying. It’s a very nice place with hot water, a breakfast buffet to start our day, and a pool to relax in after returning from our daily activities. Check it out at the link above!
Here is a rough draft of the rooming so we can estimate how many rooms we will need so Carlos can budget correctly.
Housing for July 8 (Overnight)
Housing for Return to San Jose
Children's Camp
The camp we will be staying doesn't have an official website but you can check out the location here.
Rough Draft Schedule
July 9
Depart around 1pm
Afternoon: Unpack/Setup/Free Time
4pm: Snack Time
6pm: Dinner
7:15pm: Worship Time (All Together)
9pm: Head to Room
10pm: Lights Out
July 10
8:30am: Breakfast
9:30am: Group Devotion with 1 song, devotional and prayer time
10am: Track Time
Younger Ones - VBS
Older Ones - Sports Camp
12:30 - Lunch
After Lunch: Free Time
3:30: Snacks (Cookie Decorating)
6pm: Dinner
7:15pm: Worship Time (All Together)
9pm: Head to Room
10pm: Lights Out
July 11
8:30am: Breakfast
9:30am: Group Devotion with 1 song, devotional and prayer time
10am: Track Time
Younger Ones - VBS
Older Ones - Sports Camp
12:30 - Lunch
After Lunch: Free Time
2:30pm: Some Sort of Group Game followed by Snacks
6pm: Dinner
7:15pm: Worship Time (All Together)
8:30pm: Camp Fire with S’mores
9pm: Head to Room
10pm: Lights Out
July 12
8:30am: Breakfast
9:30am: Packing, Final Words and Devotional
Rough Draft Schedule
July 9
Depart around 1pm
Afternoon: Unpack/Setup/Free Time
4pm: Snack Time
6pm: Dinner
7:15pm: Worship Time (All Together)
9pm: Head to Room
10pm: Lights Out
July 10
8:30am: Breakfast
9:30am: Group Devotion with 1 song, devotional and prayer time
10am: Track Time
Younger Ones - VBS
Older Ones - Sports Camp
12:30 - Lunch
After Lunch: Free Time
3:30: Snacks (Cookie Decorating)
6pm: Dinner
7:15pm: Worship Time (All Together)
9pm: Head to Room
10pm: Lights Out
July 11
8:30am: Breakfast
9:30am: Group Devotion with 1 song, devotional and prayer time
10am: Track Time
Younger Ones - VBS
Older Ones - Sports Camp
12:30 - Lunch
After Lunch: Free Time
2:30pm: Some Sort of Group Game followed by Snacks
6pm: Dinner
7:15pm: Worship Time (All Together)
8:30pm: Camp Fire with S’mores
9pm: Head to Room
10pm: Lights Out
July 12
8:30am: Breakfast
9:30am: Packing, Final Words and Devotional
Projects
We’ll have several projects for team members to participate in during the trip. Our plans include adding some finishing touches to last year’s project, as well as completing landscaping and other tasks requested by the school.
Excursion Options
The excursions are optional. We’ve decided to stay around San José at the end of the trip, since the beach excursion significantly increased the overall cost. Below are some excursion options for you to consider. You’re always welcome to simply rest and relax at Suites Cristina if you prefer! You will receive a signup form mid-March so we can finalize your choice.
Tuesday, July 14 - Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José: $58
Click HERE to check it out.
Tuesday, July 14 - Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose: $52
Click HERE to check it out.
Wednesday, July 15 - Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch: $115
Click HERE to check it out.
Here is the listing of those who have signed up.
Excursion Choices
Chocolate Making and Tasting (Limit of 8)
Julie Davis
Aimee Perry
Jonathan Swiney
Jude Swiney
Kim Thweatt
Zip Lining/Repelling (Limit of 15)
Isaac Baker
Noah Baker
Addison Clark
Reese Edwards
Allison Goodenough
Charlee Goodenough
Spencer Goodenough
Susan Graham
Jameson Johnsey
Patsy Lee
Bailey McWhorter
Peyton Pack
Allan Perry
River Richard
Michael Warren
Tortuga Island Full Day Tour
(Can accommodate our entire group)
Isaac Baker
Jennifer Baker
Noah Baker
Kathy Branch
Kenny Branch
Addison Clark
Julie Davis
Reese Edwards
Allison Goodenough
Charlee Goodenough
Spencer Goodenough
Susan Graham
Trent Hall
Jameson Johnsey
Dondi Lee
Patsy Lee
Bailey McWhorter
Peyton Pack
Aimee Perry
Allan Perry
Brian Richard
River Richard
Kevin Pyron
Drew Secor
Jonathan Swiney
Jude Swiney
Elizabeth Thomas
Kim Thweatt
Mark Walker
Michael Warren
Tuesday, July 14 - Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José: $58
Click HERE to check it out.
Tuesday, July 14 - Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose: $52
Click HERE to check it out.
Wednesday, July 15 - Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch: $115
Click HERE to check it out.
Here is the listing of those who have signed up.
Excursion Choices
Chocolate Making and Tasting (Limit of 8)
Julie Davis
Aimee Perry
Jonathan Swiney
Jude Swiney
Kim Thweatt
Zip Lining/Repelling (Limit of 15)
Isaac Baker
Noah Baker
Addison Clark
Reese Edwards
Allison Goodenough
Charlee Goodenough
Spencer Goodenough
Susan Graham
Jameson Johnsey
Patsy Lee
Bailey McWhorter
Peyton Pack
Allan Perry
River Richard
Michael Warren
Tortuga Island Full Day Tour
(Can accommodate our entire group)
Isaac Baker
Jennifer Baker
Noah Baker
Kathy Branch
Kenny Branch
Addison Clark
Julie Davis
Reese Edwards
Allison Goodenough
Charlee Goodenough
Spencer Goodenough
Susan Graham
Trent Hall
Jameson Johnsey
Dondi Lee
Patsy Lee
Bailey McWhorter
Peyton Pack
Aimee Perry
Allan Perry
Brian Richard
River Richard
Kevin Pyron
Drew Secor
Jonathan Swiney
Jude Swiney
Elizabeth Thomas
Kim Thweatt
Mark Walker
Michael Warren
Social Media
There are several social media sites you can access to see the media from the Costa Rica Trip.
Children's Development Institute: This organization tutors children and we will be having them for the afternoon VBS
CDI Instagram
Carlos and Ana work with college students in a ministry call Hangout. They feed them on Wednesdays, have Bible studies at the university and in their home.
Hangout Ministries Instagram
Children's Development Institute: This organization tutors children and we will be having them for the afternoon VBS
CDI Instagram
Carlos and Ana work with college students in a ministry call Hangout. They feed them on Wednesdays, have Bible studies at the university and in their home.
Hangout Ministries Instagram
Let's Get Going!!
Exactly how many people are on this bus!! :)