SNC has offered service trips since the 1970’s.  In 1999, a group of dedicated and experienced trip participants laid down the groundwork (see mission and goals) for the current T.R.I.P.S. program coordinated by Campus Ministry and LSI.  Currently, five campus organizations (LSI; Campus Ministry; Peace and Justice Center; Faith, Learning and Vocation; and Habitat for Humanity) join together under the T.R.I.P.S. umbrella to offer many different service trips throughout the year.  There is even an alumni trip in the works!

Each trip focuses on a specific social issue in an environment where participants interact with people from a variety of economic, faith, and cultural backgrounds.  It is through the interactions with fellow trip participants, people from different work sites, and often during unexpected and unplanned moments, that students have their most meaningful and memorable experiences.

The T.R.I.P.S. program is designed to offer alternative break trips that will help students:

• Serve - Offer direct service to the members of their group AND the community they travel to serve
• Learn -Gain a deeper understanding of social issues through ongoing personal and group action and reflection
• Live Responsibly - Experience shared community responsibility and simple life style
• Seek Wisdom - Explore the call to service from multiple faith and value perspectives
• Understand Differences - Value diverse cultures and perspectives; introduce students to new experiences and view points that may challenge their faith, understanding and values
• Lead - Strengthen their individual and shared leadership through service
• Act - Return to St. Norbert College motivated to continue working in direct service or political action.

History & Mission

Community Living

Participant Leadership

Paying for Your Trip

Health and Safety

Taking Pictures

Things to Think About

Education and Reflection

After the Trip