All United Church of God young adults (high school graduates and older) are welcome to apply to serve and tour in these unique areas of the world! Dates and approximate costs are included below. Be watching for announcements in your local congregations in December for detailed fact sheets about the projects and an application. Be sure to visit the United Youth Corps Web site at www.ucgyouthcorps.org for details about the United Youth Corps—its mission and goals, past projects and future plans! Amman, Jordan/Israel Project The summer of 2008 we plan to sponsor a six-week program for up to 12 qualified young adults to serve at a youth camp in Jordan, tour Israel and participate in an archaeological dig in Israel for four weeks. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the Middle East, serve and experience a part of the world that makes the Bible come alive! This United Youth Corps project will last six weeks (mid-June through July) and cost each participant about $4,000. Ghana Youth Camp In the late summer of 2008 the United Youth Corps will help sponsor four qualified young adults (two men and two women) to help staff the summer camp in Ghana. All UYC volunteers will serve as activity instructors in conducting a youth camp for older UCG teens. Experience on staff of United Youth Camps is preferred. Meals and lodging will be provided. Some travel time before or after camp for sightseeing and visiting brethren will be scheduled. Yellow fever vaccination, use of antimalarial medication and a medical examination will be required. The project will run from Aug. 6 to 20 and will cost each participant approximately $1,500. Nigeria Youth Camp In the summer of 2008 the United Youth Corps will help sponsor up to four qualified young adults to help staff the summer camp for teens in Abeokuta, Nigeria. All UYC volunteers will serve as activity instructors, and the activities will include volleyball, soccer, rock climbing, computer appreciation and crafts. Experience on staff of United Youth Camps is preferred. Meals and lodging in Lagos and at the summer camp will be provided. Yellow fever vaccination, use of antimalarial medication and a medical examination will be required. The project will run from Aug. 11 to 27 and will cost each participant approximately $2,000. Kenya Youth Camp In the winter of 2008 the United Youth Corps will help sponsor up to four qualified young adults (two men and two women) to help staff a camp for older teens in Kenya, East Africa. All UYC volunteers will serve as activity coordinators and assist as counselors. Experience on staff of United Youth Camps is preferred. Meals and lodging will be provided. All participants will stay in tents at the camp. No vaccinations are required but the use of antimalarial medication and a medical examination will be required. Participants will have an opportunity to visit some of the local congregations of UCG and enjoy a two-day African wildlife safari. The project will run from Dec. 10 to 24, 2008, and will cost each participant approximately $2,300. Philippine Youth Camp In the early summer of 2008 the United Youth Corps will help sponsor four qualified young adults (two men and two women) to help staff the Philippine summer camp. The camp will be held at Eden Nature Park in Davao, Philippines. All staff and participants will be staying in tents and meals will be provided at the camp. UYC volunteers may choose to arrange to tour parts of the Philippines before or after the camp. The camp will run from April 27 to May 11 and will cost each participant approximately $1,200.