FAQ

Our main program lasts 9 weeks and is called the 40-Day Mission. We also offer a 6-week
program, which is ideal for students attending SAU for Smart Start, and a 3-week Junior
Experience, which is a great introduction for new canvassers. All programs take place between
June 1 and July 31 each year, regardless of the day of the week on which those dates fall.

Students may request to work alone or in pairs from day to day. Most students prefer working
alone because it allows them to maximize their earnings. Others enjoy working with a partner
and splitting the day's earnings. Both options are welcome.

Yes. Sunday is not a workday, and Sabbath is set aside for worship and fellowship. Our leaders
also prepare fun and engaging activities for Sunday afternoons, providing a balanced and
enjoyable summer experience for the entire group.

We stay in church facilities, where students sleep on personal air mattresses and use sleeping
bags. Boys stay under the supervision of the male leaders, and girls stay under the supervision
of the female leader.

The program provides breakfast every day throughout the summer.
Students are responsible for purchasing their own lunches, which are often inexpensive options
such as Taco Bell. In the evenings, we provide some simple food as well, but breakfast is the
main meal provided by the program.

Yes. Each student can receive 5% of their weekly total donations to help cover lunch expenses
and trips to the laundromat. We recommend that each student bring $150 in cash at the
beginning of the program to help cover initial expenses.

No. We do not accept students who are in the United States on a visa. Students with green
cards or valid work permits are exceptions.

Students must be between the ages of 16 and 25 to be accepted into Youth Summit.

Students are required to stay with the team on the weekends to participate in team activities
and church programs.

Your paycheck is sent directly to your school. For homeschooled students and students who
have already graduated, the paycheck will be sent to their home address.

Students receive 50% of their respective sales. For the 9-week program, beginning canvassers
typically go home with approximately $4,500 in earnings.

At the end of the program, you must present your final paycheck to the financial office at your
academy or university. Because each school may have different requirements and procedures,
we recommend contacting your school's financial office for specific information about how to
receive your scholarship match.

We stay in and canvass in major cities throughout Georgia, including:

• Atlanta
• Columbus
• Savannah
• Augusta
• Macon

Every other year, we also work in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Yes! Once you have been accepted into the program, you may submit location requests.
However, because we have to carefully balance each team and location, we cannot guarantee
that every request will be granted.

No. This is designed as a mission experience away from home while serving in the homeland.
It is an ideal opportunity for students who are considering future gospel ministry or service and
want to gain practical experience while serving others.