Global Outreach
Making a Difference
Camp Sonshine International has been bringing camp to kids around the world since 1981. Starting in Maryland, Camp Sonshine has expanded its reach to places like Guatemala, the Philippines, South Africa, and so many more! The vision to bring God’s love and purpose to children across the globe has grown to several thousand children a year.
What do We do?
We collaborate with children’s ministries around the world to create exciting, fun-filled camp experiences where children get to feel God’s love and find His purpose for their lives. We equip nationals to run effective, life changing camps.
How do We do it?
We partake in Global Missions to impact children around the world by modeling how we run camps and ministry to children and youth. Each team is led by seasoned children’s ministry professionals.
Camp Sonshine International Global Outreach Locations
South Africa
When: December – January
Each year, our team travels to the communities surrounding Cape Town to serve children living in environments marked by poverty, instability, and limited opportunity. For many of these children, daily life is filled with challenges most of us can hardly imagine.
But for one week, we have the opportunity to change that story.
Through games, worship, mentoring, meals, and personal connection, we want every child we encounter to experience something powerful: that they are seen, valued, deeply loved, and never forgotten by God.
In communities where hope can often feel distant, simple moments become life-changing moments — a counselor learning a child’s name, a hug, a prayer, laughter on the beat-up playground, a meal shared together,at resident camp, or hearing for the very first time that their life has purpose and value.
This trip is not simply about travel. It is about bringing the love of Christ into places where children desperately need encouragement, hope, and life-changing relationships. We believe God uses ordinary people willing to say “yes” to create extraordinary impact.
Check out our 2024 South Africa recap!
Guatemala
When: March – April
Camp Sonshine has been working in Guatemala for over 15 years, with different organizations. Camp Sonshine Guatemala has been making a real difference in the heart and lives of underprivileged children around Guatemala City. Join our team and make memories that last a life time!
Check out our 2024 Guatemala recap!
Frequently Asked Questions
What will we be doing?
How much is the trip?
What is in your trip?
- A Global Outreach Trip Guide that walks you through every step of your mission trip preparation.
- Unlimited pre-trip consultations with CSI Staff
- Housing and sleeping accommodations.
- All in-country transportation and all meals for international locations.
- Multiple opportunities for ministry including children, youth, church, and outreach.
What is the application process?
- First, APPLY for the desired trip before the deadline closes
- Lastly, once the application deadline closes you will be contacted with a decision within 2 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to take cash?
What age can I go on these trips?
How much luggage can I take?
What else do we do on the trips as well as being with the children?
Frequently Asked Questions
What will we be doing?
How much is the trip?
What is in your trip?
- A Global Outreach Trip Guide that walks you through every step of your mission trip preparation.
- Unlimited pre-trip consultations with CSI Staff
- Housing and sleeping accommodations.
- All in-country transportation and all meals for international locations.
- Multiple opportunities for ministry including children, youth, church, and outreach.
What is the application process?
- First, APPLY for the desired trip before the deadline closes
- Lastly, once the application deadline closes you will be contacted with a decision within 2 weeks.
Do I need to take cash?
What age can I go on these trips?
How much luggage can I take?
What else do we do on the trips as well as being with the children?
What Does it Mean to go on a Global Outreach Trip?
“I had the most amazing time on the South Africa trip! This was my second year going and I loved it even more than last time! My favourite thing is that I was able to interact with children of all ages and create those relationships with them! The children are so caring and funny. They always made me smile and I loved seeing them each day! I would definitely recommend going if you can!”
– Lana W. (2024)
What Does it Mean to go on a Global Outreach Trip?
“Camp Sonshine South Africa was a life changing experience for me. I really enjoyed my time there experiencing such a different culture and it was a beautiful insight to how they live. My favourite thing about this mission trip was when we would arrive each morning and all the children would run up to us full of so much joy ready to start their day. I made lifelong connections with the kids, their families and other staff members that I will cherish for the rest of my life!”
– Azaria M. (2024)

