Teen Applications

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Youth Making a Difference program!

Fall 2025 Expedition

Application Deadline
March 7

Interviews
March 10 & 11

*Parent Meeting
March 16 **Mandatory

$500 Deposit Due
April 5

*First Retreat
May 2-3 **Mandatory

Sunday Meeting:
May 18, 7-10pm ($1800 Due)

Sunday Meeting:
June 29, 7-10pm

Second Retreat:
August 1-2 ($1800 Due) **Mandatory

Workday:
September 6 **Mandatory

Sunday Meeting
September 21, 7-10pm

Sunday Meeting
October 5, 7-10pm ($300 Due)

Parent Meeting
October 26 **Mandatory

Packing Day
November 1 **Mandatory

Sunday Meeting
November 9, 7-10pm

*Expedition
November 13-29 (Subject to change based on flight schedule)

*Unpacking Day
December 7, 9-12pm **Mandatory

Return Celebration
Jan 11

Program Eligibility:

Participation is limited to high school students.

 

Program Requirements:

Participants are required to fundraise $4,400 to participate on the expedition.

  • Included in the program cost
    • Leadership Training Course and Program Supplies
    • Flights and in-Country Travel
    • Lodging and Meals in India
    • Evacuation Insurance
  • Additional cost to participants
    • Valid Passport
    • Indian Entry Visa
    • Personal Travel Supplies
    • Spending and Travel Money
  • Additional Expectations
    • Attend Leadership Training
    • Participate in two Overnight Retreats
    • Participate in two Workdays
    • Participate in two Parent Meetings — 1 parent or legal guardian is required to attend
    • Adherence to the Code of Conduct

    Before Applying:

    • Take a Selfie! You will be required to upload a current picture of yourself.
    • Check your schedule! Look at the leadership training dates and mandatory retreats and workdays. We expect full participation.
    • You will be asked to pay an application fee and schedule an interview. We look forward to meeting you!

Say Hello

Questions? Want to help us? Drop us an email!
  • Youth Making a Difference
    2110 E 3070 S
    Millcreek, UT 84109
  • 801-865-5464
  • info[at]ymad.org
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