Morning: Fly from IAD to Accra International Airport (ACC), land in the early hours and transfer to the hotel for a brief rest.
Afternoon: Meet the local hosts at the Lighthouse Mission Center for a welcome briefing, safety orientation, and distribution of mission kits.
Evening: Enjoy a casual dinner with fellow participants and a short devotional session to set the tone for the week.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel to the Accra Community Health Clinic to assist with health screenings, health education, and distribution of supplies.
Afternoon: Continue the outreach program, focusing on nutrition counseling and maternal health workshops.
Evening: Gather for a reflection circle at the hotel lounge, sharing stories and insights from the day’s work.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart early for Kumasi and visit Kumasi Primary School to help refurbish classrooms and run English tutoring sessions.
Afternoon: Lead interactive arts‑and‑craft activities with the students and distribute educational materials.
Evening: Return to Accra; enjoy a group dinner featuring local Ghanaian cuisine.
Find HotelsMorning: Journey to the historic Cape Coast Castle for a guided tour about the trans‑Atlantic slave trade.
Afternoon: Explore Kakum National Park, walking the famous canopy walkway and learning about Ghana’s biodiversity.
Evening: Participate in a traditional drumming and dance workshop with local artists.
Find HotelsMorning: Attend a vibrant worship service at New Covenant International Church, joining in praise and prayer.
Afternoon: Engage in a leadership training session led by Ghanaian ministry partners, focusing on community development strategies.
Evening: Small‑group discussions on applying learned concepts to upcoming projects, followed by a relaxed fellowship time.
Find HotelsMorning: Free time to explore Accra’s markets, such as Makola Market**, for souvenirs and local crafts.
Afternoon: Optional visit to the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for historical insight and personal reflection.
Evening: Group debrief and prayer service at the mission center, focusing on gratitude and next steps.
Find HotelsMorning: Complete a collaborative community project—painting murals at the Accra Youth Center—with local volunteers.
Afternoon: Host a celebration event for community members, sharing meals, music, and testimonies of the week’s impact.
Evening: Closing banquet and certificate ceremony, honoring participants and local partners.
Find HotelsMorning: Pack belongings, enjoy a farewell breakfast, and conduct a final check‑out from the hotel.
Afternoon: Transfer to Accra International Airport (ACC) for the flight back to IAD.
Evening: Arrival in Washington, DC, concluding the mission experience.
Find HotelsTo extend the trip, consider adding a day in the coastal town of Takoradi for a beach outreach project, or a two‑day excursion to the historic town of Elmina. If you need to shorten the itinerary, you can combine the cultural visits on Day 4 into a half‑day and replace the rest with a focused community service day, reducing travel time while still experiencing Ghana’s rich heritage.