Tri-State Mission participants in team huddle
Teens united at sunset on mission trip
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10 Days.
3 States.
One Purpose.

The Tri-State Mission Trip is a structured, 10-day outreach experience across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Includes Moto Camp. No religious background required.

Ages 13+ · Scholarships Available

10 Days · Dates Announced Each Spring
NY, NJ & PA
Camp Comanche + FCC Chester
Scholarships Available

Everything Included

What the Trip Covers

10 full days of outreach and service across NY, NJ & PA
Moto Camp included
Lodging at Camp Comanche + First Congregational Church of Chester
All meals throughout the 10 days
Daily structure with experienced leaders and mentors
Outreach events, service projects, and community engagement
Small groups, chapel, and evening programs
25+ years of program leadership and mentorship
Participants in small group with hands on Bible

What This Is

More Than a Trip. A Turning Point.

The Tri-State Mission is a 10-day structured experience designed to take teens and young adults out of their comfort zones and into real service, real community, and real purpose.

It is not a sightseeing trip. It is not a passive program. Participants are expected to show up, work hard, serve others, and engage honestly with the people and conversations around them.

Many participants come back the following year. Many bring a friend.

"Participants don't leave the same."

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Service & Outreach

Real Work. Real Impact.

Across 10 days, participants engage in outreach, service projects, and community work throughout the tri-state region. They work alongside experienced leaders and people doing meaningful things — and they learn by doing, not by watching.

  • Community outreach events across NY, NJ & PA
  • Hands-on service projects
  • Leadership and responsibility development
  • Mentorship from leaders with 25+ years of experience
Mission trip participants — service day

On the Ground

Life on the Tri-State Mission

Outdoor small group Bible study
Volunteer service day — hands stacked
Evening campfire on mission trip
Teens united — mission trip community
Participants holding Bibles up
Group conversation on grass
Moto Camp — part of the Tri-State experience

Testimonials

What Participants Say

"I came back a different person. The people, the work, the conversations — I didn't expect any of it to hit the way it did."

Emily, 20

Tri-State Mission · New York

"It was the hardest and most rewarding week of my life. I'm going back next year and bringing three friends."

Mason, 18

New York

"As a parent, I went with my son. I came back changed. I cannot recommend this strongly enough."

David R.

Parent Attendee · New Jersey

Questions

Frequently Asked

No. You do not need to belong to any church, denomination, or religion to participate. Faith is part of the experience — discussed openly and respectfully — but no prior background is required.
Participants lodge at Camp Comanche in Scott Township, PA and First Congregational Church of Chester, NJ. Outreach and service takes place across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Yes. Moto Camp is included within the 10-day Tri-State Mission. Participants who only attend Moto Camp can also stay on for the full mission experience for an additional fee — confirmed when the season's dates and pricing are announced.
Participants under 12 must attend with a parent or guardian who participates in the full experience.
It is strongly discouraged. Participants who have only attended part of the trip in the past consistently wished they had stayed for the full experience.
Yes. Limited scholarships are available. Contact Ray Desiderio directly at ray@edgeimpact.org. Cost should not be the reason a motivated teen stays home.

Stay in the Loop

Be First to Know When Dates Drop

Tri-State Mission dates and pricing are announced each spring. Students and families on this list hear first — and get priority on spots before registration opens to everyone else.

No spam — we only email when trip news is worth your time. Questions now? Email ray@edgeimpact.org or call Ray at (908) 635-7767.

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