The first annual OCR Orphan Adventure Trip with OCR athletes Andy Bell, Jeff Cain, Taylor Clark, Chris Schapman, and Jason Throndsen was a huge success. We hope to build on that success during the second trip planned for January 14-20, 2017.
Like the first trip, you can expect to go on hikes to amazing locations around Monterrey with older kids at the orphanages and Back2Back’s Hope Program for high school and college students. You’ll have the opportunity to encourage these kids and give them confidence to face other obstacles in their lives.
Also, you’ll have an opportunity to work on projects (no special skills required) around one of the orphanages with which Back2Back helps. This year’s OCR athletes helped with painting, plumbing, and sealing a roof (something none of them had done) to name a few projects.
Most importantly, you’ll have plenty of time to spend with the kids. You and the other athletes on the trip will design a temporary obstacle course. Be as creative as you‘d like. The obstacle course created in 2016 was a huge success and something the kids are already looking forward to racing in 2017. In the evenings, you’ll spend time with the Hope Program students by passing along training advice and taking them through challenges, which included Tabata, AMRAP, and EMOM workouts, relay races, and a combine.
OK. So all of that hopefully sounds interesting, but you may have the same questions the OCR athletes of the first trip had:
- I eat a lot. Should I plan on bringing food with me?
You can bring snacks, protein packets, etc., but you will have plenty of food to eat at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will not go hungry.
- I drink a lot of water. Will I have to buy bottled water?
No. The water at the Back2Back campus is clean. Drink all the water you want out of the tap or even the shower; however, you will still have access to purified, bottled drinking water on campus and while off site.
- January is considered the “off season,” but I still want to exercise. Will I have time to exercise?
Absolutely. There is room to run on the Back2Back campus (a couple of guys put in 5 miles a couple of mornings) and some members of the group met before breakfast for an hour or more to exercise together. You’ll have access to tractor tires, buckets, a climbing rope, pull up bar, etc.
- I’ve never been to Mexico. Do I need anything special? What about medications?
You will need a passport that expires after July 20, 2017. No special medications needed.
- Where will we be sleeping?
The Back2Back campus (pictured on page 1) includes a number of family homes for staff and Hope Program families and dorm style rooms for guests with private bathrooms. The rooms have bunk beds. Please bring sheets and a pillow case (if you forget, they have extra sheets and pillow cases available).
- Will there be Internet or WiFi available? How about cell phone use?
Yes. The Back2Back campus has WiFi available; however, most visitors try to use this week as a week to disconnect, but Back2Back understands that not everyone can simply disconnect for a week due to their professional careers. Some carriers like Verizon will let you use your minutes and data in Mexico for just $2/day.
With limited spots available for next year’s trip, you’ll want to reserve your spot as soon as possible. When ready, please submit your $100 deposit with the form at the bottom of this page.
The cost of the trip is $1000 to Back2Back, which covers ground transportation, housing, food, project supplies, staff support, etc. Airfare is not included and can range from $400 and higher. Plan to arrive in Monterrey (Airport code: MTY) by 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017 and fly out after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2017. A Back2Back van or bus will be there to pick you up.
You are welcome to pay for the trip in full now or use the following payment schedule:
Initial Deposit: $100If you would like to bring spending money for a shirt or souvenir, then you’ll have an opportunity to purchase those items at the Back2Back campus. Souvenirs come from local markets that Back2Back has found trustworthy in their last 17+ years in Mexico. You do not need to exchange money. Some people brought $5 and had enough for the week and others brought $80 and did not spend any of it.
August 14, 2016: $200
September 14, 2016: $200
November 14, 2016 : $500
Finally, Back2Back strongly encourages participants to bring an extra suitcase with donated goods (blankets, healthy snacks, race shirts, etc.). Your airline may charge for this extra suitcase.
Questions? Email Steve McCollum at smccollum@back2back.org or call him at 513-535-6659.
Thank you for your interest and consideration.
Sincerely,
Andy Bell, Jeff Cain, Taylor Clark, Chris Schapman, Jason Throndsen, and Steve McCollum (Back2Back)
Return deposit and form below to:
Steve McCollumMake checks payable to Back2Back.
Back2Back Ministries
PO Box 70, Mason, OH 45040
Include “MTYMT OCRadv 170114” on the check’s Memo line.
Trip expenses are non-refundable and tax-deductible.
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Names of people going on the trip (as they appear on your passport):
*______________________________________________ Birth date: _________
*______________________________________________ Birth date: _________
E-mail address: ______________________________________________
Mailing address: ______________________________________________
Phone number: ______________________________________________
Any additional information:
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