HXP — Humanitarian Experience: Youth Humanitarian Trips for Teens 14–19
the hardest and best summer
of your life.
2027 Trips go live in:
Save the date · 2027
Registration Week
November 30 – December 4
Mark your calendar. Be ready.
Our Purpose
Love God. Love People.
HXP takes teens ages 14–19 (and the parents, grandparents, and leaders who serve alongside them) on humanitarian expeditions around the world. Every trip is created by a world-class team who spend all year vetting every project and vendor, interviewing hundreds of applicants to find the absolute best Trip Leaders, and thinking through every minute of your experience like only a team focused on real life experiences can.
And we make you a promise: the hardest and best summer of your life. Phones off. Real, sweaty work on projects that outlast you. And the most positive peer group you've ever been part of. The kind of friends you keep forever.
Since 1999, more than 48,000 Builders have served in 40 countries and come home changed, because there will be miracles.™
Total Builders48,422
Years28
Locations73
Countries40
Our Experiences
Choose the experience that's right for you
Preserve
Serve locals by protecting the earth.
4 Locations in 2027
Refuge
Serve in refugee camps around the world.
1 Location in 2027
Build
Serve locals by building sustainable infrastructure.
61 Locations in 2027
Teach
Serve locals by sharing your English language skills.
3 Locations in 2027
Love
Serve and love differently abled local communities.
4 Locations in 2027
From the field
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Hear it from builders and parents
“HXP has been a life changing experience for my family. I have now gone with two of my sons and they came back with increased love of other people/cultures, a love of service, and a deeper relationship with God. It is a challenging but uniquely rewarding experience. I highly recommend HXP trips for youth and parent builders!”
Cherie
Parent builder
via Google Reviews
“Hxp has given me life changing experiences that have made me gain so much confidence in all aspects of life. It's given me life long friends, and has strengthened my testimony so much. These trips show you who you really are and what you really need. I think every teenager should go on an hxp trip.”
Alayna
Youth builder
via Google Reviews
“Humanitarian Experience made me realize my self worth. It made me feel loved and a part of something bigger than myself. HXP changed my life in a way that I can't describe, I feel happier than I did before the trip, more confident and grateful.”
Laura (16) – Texas
Dominican Republic Builder
“This trip was absolutely amazing! I did not think I myself would change as much as I did! So great to reset and refocus on serving people! I recommend anyone able and willing go as a parent builder. If you can send your kid too! It has been such a great experience now for myself and two of our kids. We will be sending our other kids! Yes! Yes! Yes! Go! Miracles Happen!”
Jason
Parent builder
via Google Reviews
“HXP showed me how easy it can be to make meaningful friendships very quickly if you just jump in and be yourself. It was also an eye opening experience getting to see cultures and people from across the world. It helped give me some key experiences to build my testimony upon and helped provide an ideal environment to develop my relationship with Heavenly Father.”
Carson (16) – Texas
Zimbabwe Builder
“The HXP trip was a life changing experience for my son and me (I went as a "Parent Builder"/chaperone). Watching his testimony grow, seeing the youth bond over scripture discussions and service, and being influenced and encouraged by our one-in-a-million trip leaders have made this trip one I will never forget. Thank you!!”
Anne
Parent builder
via Google Reviews
“I made some of the best and strongest relationships that I have ever had. It helped me realize how good my life is and that I should be reaching out and trying to help others. It also showed me many changes that I need to make in my life if I want to keep feeling joy.”
Carter (17) – Utah
Bolivia Builder
“HXP was the best decision I've ever made! Everything about it was full of fun and overall an amazing experience. I met some of the best people ever both in my group and the locals. I fully believe this trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity and some of the things you learn you'll never be able to learn anywhere else. Also it's 100% true if you go on this trip THERE WILL BE MIRACLES!!! I strongly encourage anyone who is deciding to go to do it and you won't regret it I promise.”
Reese
Youth builder
via Google Reviews
“HXP has been a life changing experience for my family. I have now gone with two of my sons and they came back with increased love of other people/cultures, a love of service, and a deeper relationship with God. It is a challenging but uniquely rewarding experience. I highly recommend HXP trips for youth and parent builders!”
Cherie
Parent builder
via Google Reviews
“Hxp has given me life changing experiences that have made me gain so much confidence in all aspects of life. It's given me life long friends, and has strengthened my testimony so much. These trips show you who you really are and what you really need. I think every teenager should go on an hxp trip.”
Alayna
Youth builder
via Google Reviews
“Humanitarian Experience made me realize my self worth. It made me feel loved and a part of something bigger than myself. HXP changed my life in a way that I can't describe, I feel happier than I did before the trip, more confident and grateful.”
Laura (16) – Texas
Dominican Republic Builder
“This trip was absolutely amazing! I did not think I myself would change as much as I did! So great to reset and refocus on serving people! I recommend anyone able and willing go as a parent builder. If you can send your kid too! It has been such a great experience now for myself and two of our kids. We will be sending our other kids! Yes! Yes! Yes! Go! Miracles Happen!”
Jason
Parent builder
via Google Reviews
“HXP showed me how easy it can be to make meaningful friendships very quickly if you just jump in and be yourself. It was also an eye opening experience getting to see cultures and people from across the world. It helped give me some key experiences to build my testimony upon and helped provide an ideal environment to develop my relationship with Heavenly Father.”
Carson (16) – Texas
Zimbabwe Builder
“The HXP trip was a life changing experience for my son and me (I went as a "Parent Builder"/chaperone). Watching his testimony grow, seeing the youth bond over scripture discussions and service, and being influenced and encouraged by our one-in-a-million trip leaders have made this trip one I will never forget. Thank you!!”
Anne
Parent builder
via Google Reviews
“I made some of the best and strongest relationships that I have ever had. It helped me realize how good my life is and that I should be reaching out and trying to help others. It also showed me many changes that I need to make in my life if I want to keep feeling joy.”
Carter (17) – Utah
Bolivia Builder
“HXP was the best decision I've ever made! Everything about it was full of fun and overall an amazing experience. I met some of the best people ever both in my group and the locals. I fully believe this trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity and some of the things you learn you'll never be able to learn anywhere else. Also it's 100% true if you go on this trip THERE WILL BE MIRACLES!!! I strongly encourage anyone who is deciding to go to do it and you won't regret it I promise.”
Reese
Youth builder
via Google Reviews
Trip Leader
2026–2027 Trip Leader applications
