Spring Break Trips
We are so excited for spring break trips this coming March! Take a look below to see where we're headed, what the cost of each trip is, and who to contact with any questions!
Signups will take place on Saturday, November 14 at 8am at the Chi Alpha Campus (2000 Stadium Rd).
The application is available here! Please bring a printed, filled out application and necessary deposit with you to signups.
Granada, Spain
Join us as we partner with Andrew and Jess Foster to serve their university ministry, Raices, and their church plant! Less than 0.5% of people in Granada claim a personal relationship with Jesus. During the week, we will learn more about secular Europe and the context of this city, conduct student interviews on campus, and pray over Granada. At night, we will build relationships with students over tapas and host events at the ministry center in the heart of Granada.
11 spots | Cost: $2300*
Contact: leah@xaatuva.com
Indian Ocean**
Come with us as we journey to the Indian Ocean! This stunning island is known for its turquoise waters, vibrant culture, and deep Islamic heritage. During our time there, we’ll partner with a local team devoted to sharing the hope of Jesus among the unreached. Our week will include practicing English with locals, exploring historic areas, experiencing local cuisine and hospitality, learning about life and faith in a Muslim-majority culture, and encouraging those serving long-term on the island.
10 spots | Cost: $2600*
Contact: melody.day@xaatuva.com
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is home to over 200,000 college students who live in a society that values humanism, many of whom need a relationship with Jesus. We will be partnering with a campus ministry in San José, Costa Rica to do outreach, live cross-culturally, spend time with students, and share what we love about Christian community. If you have a heart for cross-cultural relations and for seeing your peers being reached with the gospel message, this is the trip for you!
12 spots | Cost: $2200*
Contact: juliana.dawdy@xaatuva.com
East Africa**
We’re going back to East Africa! Join us as we travel to a bustling coastal city, home to more than one million people and rich in culture and history. Together, we’ll partner with a local team, dive into learning Swahili, and spend time out in the community connecting with locals. This is an incredible opportunity to experience what kingdom work looks like on the ground in continental Africa.
8 spots | Cost: $2450*
Contact: john@xaatuva.com
*All international trip prices are subject to variation based on flight prices.
**Each of these trips takes place over Ramadan in an Islamic context, and the staff have planned accordingly. Trip leaders can answer any questions you may have.
Orlando, FL
We will be going to Orlando, Florida to support a new Chi Alpha at the University of Central Florida. Our team will do outreach on campus, have meals with students, and share what we love about Chi Alpha. If you have a heart to serve and to share the love of Christ with others or an interest in campus ministry, come to Florida!
13 spots | Cost: $926
Contact: halle.barredo@xaatuva.com
Washington, D.C.
Want to learn what it looks like to serve in your own backyard? Join the Washington, D.C. spring break team! We will be partnering with Urban Outreach, a ministry that works to share the love of Christ by meeting the practical needs of the surrounding neighborhoods. We will be serving through work projects, homeless outreach, food/clothing ministries, and community service. If you want to learn how to “Love thy neighbor” no matter where you end up after college, this is the trip for you!
11 spots | Cost: $580
Contact: daniel@xaatuva.com
Charlottesville
We are also staying in Charlottesville for Spring Break! We will serve in our very own community by partnering with local organizations including Abundant Life and JABA, and learning what it looks like to be the hands and feet of God here.
12 spots | Cost: $195
Contact: ashley.prillerman@xaatuva.com
Community Housing Solutions: Greensboro
Come be a part of Chi Alpha UVA’s longest-standing missions partnership! Community Housing Solutions is an organization that helps remodel homes for low-income families in the Greensboro, N.C. area. The team will work on projects for the week, which will range from repairing roofs, to building ramps, to remodeling bathrooms. No prior construction experience is necessary!
16 spots | Cost: $530
Contact: josh.tomiak@xaatuva.com
Habitat for Humanity
We're headed to Erie, Pennsylvania to team up with the local Habitat for Humanity! Habitat is an organization that seeks to put God's love into action. Their vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. This will be a great time to bond with other students, as we make hands-on, physical changes to the community around us!
13 spots | Cost: $520
Contact: devon.graham@xaatuva.com