Alternative Break Trips
Student Travel and Service Trips
Each year MCC offers Alternative Break Trips which engage students in service to make a real difference in people’s lives all around the globe. Recent service has included projects for an Indian Reservation in South Dakota, staffing medical clinics and health education facilities in Dominican Republic and supporting children with life-threatening illnesses and their families in Florida. For more information on a specific trip, contact the advisor(s) listed below the description.
Give Kids the World Florida, USA
When: May, After Finals
The Florida (Give Kids the World) trip is postponed until Spring ’26.
Give Kids The World is a non-profit organization that exists only to fulfill the wishes of all children with life-threatening illnesses from around the world. Our goal is for these kids and their families to experience a memorable, joyful, and cost-free visit to the Central Florida attractions, as well as enjoy the magic of Give Kids The World Village.
As a volunteer, you will help support children and their families by participating in themed activities and events, scooping ice cream, driving the train, participating in the life-size Candy Land game and much more!
Advisor Contacts: Joanne Jagodowski or Aileen Clay
Global Health Club, Dominican Republic
When: During Winter Break in January 2026
MCC’s Global Health Club served in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic over winter break through the Foundation for Peace. Students helped provide mobile medical clinics in rural areas where many people lack access to healthcare.
Advisor Contact: Jill Reid or Stephanie Chapman
Medical Mission Ecuador, South America
This trip is ON HOLD at this time. We look forward to resuming our Medical Mission service trip in the future.
When: During Winter Break in January
Our Medical Mission team travels to help others, learn culture, and serve with a team of MCC students, faculty and local medical professionals. Training is included, all majors are welcome. Our team will participate in setting up medical clinics in rural communities through Timmy Global Health. Students who speak Spanish are encouraged to come as translators.
Advisor Contacts: Jill Reid or Judith Landry
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
South Dakota, USA
When: May 9-15, 2026
Our team volunteers with Re-Member, a service organization on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. It is an emotional and life-changing week where you will witness the extreme poverty afflicting the Lakota people of Pine Ridge, build relationships with the Lakota People and learn of their rich culture. Our team will take on service projects such as building bunk beds, building wheelchair ramps, or skirting trailers. No prior construction experience is needed.
Advisor Contacts: Kimberly Kulesza or Veronica Hibbard
Sea Turtle & Jungle Conservation
When: Spring Break, March 2026
Join us for an international service trip dedicated to sustainability and conservation. You’ll help safeguard sea turtles, plant trees to restore native habitats, and clean up beaches to protect coastal ecosystems. We’ll visit a turtle hatchery, patrol for nesting turtles, and release baby sea turtles into the ocean. Along the way, you’ll interact with local communities, explore one of the world’s most biodiverse regions, and gain real-world insights into global conservation efforts. Location will be finalized in September, with the trip likely to Mexico or Panama.
Advisor Contacts: Sadie Reed-Stimmel or Hillary Rodriguez
Alternative Break Trips Forms
