Summer 2024
Trip Review
June 30 - July 5, 2024
Saturday, Sunday and Monday Pictures
Scott, Cory, Holly, Bihn and Tai came down early to set up
Branches had to trimmed in the treeline to make a path for the zip line and to create area to climb up the trees.
Scott, Cory, Holly, Bihn and Tai came down early to set up
Wednesday Pictures
Worship Team Video
Seeking Jesus at Camp
Team Competitions Video
Other Great Moments Video
What an amazing week we had on our Summer 2024 Trip (June 30-July 5). We served at Big Heart Orphanage Matamoros (a rural location 20-30 minutes outside of Matamoros). Our team of 24 (21 from Austin and 3 from Reynosa) was aided by a team of 11 from Olathe Christian Church in Kansas. We served 41 children associated with the 3 Big Heart locations. Our Bible based summer camp, Campamento Aventura, about the Joseph story in Genesis, was truly a life changing week for both those serving and being served. We are so grateful for God's abudant blessing!
Be sure to watch the video and learn all about the camp via our day by day photos (with descriptions of the activities) or the July 2024 Rohi Newsletter. Learn more about what our daily schedule was like via our camp booklet.
Tuesday Pictures
Thursday Pictures
The last sunrise sing was outside. And it had almost all the kids, as very few went to workout. Praising God was the first choice!
Skit Team Video
Climbing/Zip Line/Obstacle Course/Crafts/Pool Time
Robotics Team Video
Trip Details
About the location & facility
Big Heart Orphanage, Matamoros is located in a rural area in between Reynosa & Matamoros, Mexico. The Los Indios International Bridge is 14 kilometers (15 minutes) from the facility, which you can see on the map. The facility sits on 44 acres in a rural farming area. The only travel in Mexico was to and from the orphanage from the border crossing at Los Indios. Ensuring the security of all trip participants was and remains are our highest priority and we are happy to discuss in more detail how we executed our plans surrounding safety.
The facility has climate controled dormitories (male & female), many recreational areas (including a pool), and wifi internet. A video of the facility is included below.