Burnet County, Texas
Mission Trips

Basic Trip Information

What is the length of typical trips?
Trips begin on Sunday, with teams arriving between 3-5pm. Trips conclude Friday morning. Teams are free to leave at any point on Friday morning after breakfast.

What is included in the cost of the trip?
Lodging, food, staffing, materials for projects and project planning are included in the cost of the trip. Transportation is not included. Meals will begin with dinner on Sunday evening and then will end Friday morning at breakfast. See "Upcoming Trip Dates" section below for available dates and per-person cost for each trip.

What age group can you accommodate for Central Texas Mission Trips?
We can accommodate high school students and older. Middle schoolers are allowed on a case-by-case basis but this trip is geared towards older students and adults.

What seasons do you offer trips to Central Texas?
Mission trips to Central Texas are available year-round. If you do not see your preferred date, email missiontrips@experiencemission.org.

What is the sign-up deadline for this trip?
Trips are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You need to register and pay a deposit to lock your space in. See "Upcoming Trip Dates" section below for available dates and per-person cost for each trip.

Will there be other groups serving with our group?
Most likely, yes. Mission trips with Experience Mission are open to multiple groups until the capacity is met. In general, we will keep your group together during the work projects.

What town will we be based in?
Your team will be placed between Marble Falls, TX, and Burnet, TX.

Lodging, Food & Packing

Where will we stay?
Teams will be housed in a local camp. The camp has bunk beds & showers.

Will we be able to shower?
Yes! The camp where teams stay has showers available for volunteers.

What will meals look like?
Meals will be provided by Experience Mission staff for the duration of your trip. Meals begin with dinner on Sunday evening, concluding with breakfast on Friday. There will be a cold grab-and-go breakfast set out each morning that includes cereal, bagels, yogurt, fruit & more. You will pack your lunches at breakfast (cold cuts, PB&J, fruit, chips). Dinners will be a hot dinner when you arrive back from your projects.

Can you accommodate food restrictions?
Our mission trip food policy outlines what we can accommodate for dietary restrictions and more. NOTE: Each team member will input specific details about their food restrictions in their Team Member Registration Form.

What should I pack for this trip?
A packing list will be available once you register for the trip. Generally, be prepared to bring along work clothes. All tools will be provided to you, but donations of additional tools are welcome!

Transportation

Is transportation provided?
No, you are responsible for all of your transportation to and from the location and throughout your week to and from work sites.

What airports are closest?
Austin, TX (AUS) - 1.5 hours travel to the site
San Antonio (SAT) - 2 hours travel to the site

How far will we travel for projects?
Due to the hilly terrain and rural nature of the area, teams should expect to drive 10-60 minutes from their lodging location to work sites each day.

When should we plan to arrive on the first day?
Check-in is between 3 and 5 PM on the first day of your selected trip. Our staff will be awaiting your arrival. You can expect dinner and an orientation meeting to get you ready for the week that evening as well.

Projects & Tools

What will volunteers do on a mission trip to Central Texas?
Volunteers on a mission trip to Central Texas will serve in Marble Falls, a community in Burnet County still experiencing flooding effects since a disastrous flood in July 2025. EM volunteers took part in initial rebuilding efforts in the year that followed, and this trip continues that partnership alongside the Ark of Highland Lakes in support of the community's long-term thriving. Projects vary and may include community events and outreach, warehouse support and donation distribution, ongoing ministry support, special projects and seasonal needs, and small building projects. We ask that your team come ready to serve and jump in with whatever the present need is.

Do we need to bring our own tools for work projects?
We provide all the necessary tools and equipment for projects. However, if team members have their own tools they're comfortable using, they're welcome to bring them. Please label personal tools clearly.

Spiritual Components

What can I expect for my group as far as spiritual growth?
Morning Quiet Time: Each morning, there is time set aside for devotions and quiet time. While we make the space for this time, it is up to the leaders to implement it with their groups. This is a valuable time and we strongly encourage all team members to spend it with God, journaling their thoughts and experiences as the days unfold. All team members will be provided a physical or printable devotional journal.

Team Gathering: Our staff will lead a time of debriefing and a short devotional in the morning or evening. It is a simple time of debriefing and listening to a short devotional reflection from EM, with follow-up discussion as time warrants.

Worship: Our programming does not include musical worship as we can't guarantee that our field staff will have this ability. We love this element and hope that your team will bring this skill and share it with all of the groups!

Have more questions about Experience Mission trips? Check out our general FAQs, or call our support team at 888-475-6414.