The Wade Center
ABOUT:
The Wade Center provides a safe, creative place for atrisk elementary school children to receive after-school help with their homework, reading and math skills, and computer proficiency. Tutors, volunteers and local professionals assist and provide weekly classes in art and music, as well as devotionals. The Wade Center serves students healthy snacks and dinner and children go home on Thursdays with a bag of easily opened and prepared food for the weekend.
The Wade Center provides a safe, creative place for atrisk elementary school children to receive after-school help with their homework, reading and math skills, and computer proficiency. Tutors, volunteers and local professionals assist and provide weekly classes in art and music, as well as devotionals. The Wade Center serves students healthy snacks and dinner and children go home on Thursdays with a bag of easily opened and prepared food for the weekend.
Appalachia: Gifts for Children
TRIP DATES:
December 6-12, 2027
December 6-12, 2027
COST:
$700
$700
LED BY:
Dale Conway
Dale Conway
WHO CAN GO:
Adults, families, and those looking for a first mission experience.
Adults, families, and those looking for a first mission experience.
Trip Information
Serve alongside our partner organization, the
Wade Center, by investing in children and
families in Bluefield, West Virginia. Our team
will help lead the Wade Center’s after-school
program by creating and teaching faith-based
Christmas activities that share the hope of Jesus
with elementary students.
In partnership with Maple View Church, we will
also serve families through Bay Area’s annual
Gifts for Children program by helping distribute
gifts and encourage families in the community.
Throughout the week, the team will participate
in service projects and build relationships with
local families.
This winter trip is a wonderful opportunity to take a first step into serving with our ministry partners and experiencing how God is at work through local churches.
This winter trip is a wonderful opportunity to take a first step into serving with our ministry partners and experiencing how God is at work through local churches.
Appalachia: Students
TRIP DATES:
August 1-6, 2027
August 1-6, 2027
COST:
$1,000
$1,000
LED BY:
Kevin Rump & Wayde Morgan
Kevin Rump & Wayde Morgan
WHO CAN GO:
Bay Area Student Ministry students.
Bay Area Student Ministry students.
Trip Information
Serve alongside the Wade Center’s summer program, a day camp serving children in the Bluefield, WV community. Our team will help lead activities throughout the week, including Bible lessons, games, crafts, sports and special events designed to encourage students and share the love of Jesus. The Wade Center serves children and families experiencing significant challenges by providing a safe environment where students can learn, grow, receive meals, and experience Christ’s love through caring relationships. Team members will have the opportunity to invest in students through teaching, encouragement and discipleship.
This is a great opportunity for students who love working with children and want to use their gifts to serve God’s mission. This team is designed specifically for Bay Area Student Ministry students and approved trip leaders. Because the experience is intentionally structured around student discipleship, participation is limited to students and team leaders. Families or adults looking to serve together are encouraged to consider one of our other family-friendly mission opportunities.
This is a great opportunity for students who love working with children and want to use their gifts to serve God’s mission. This team is designed specifically for Bay Area Student Ministry students and approved trip leaders. Because the experience is intentionally structured around student discipleship, participation is limited to students and team leaders. Families or adults looking to serve together are encouraged to consider one of our other family-friendly mission opportunities.