Whether you have your HXP trip scheduled or you’re planning ahead for next year, before you know it, you’ll be boarding the plane and heading to your best adventure yet. Finding ways to pay for your trip is an important part of preparing to leave, and it’s easiest if you make a plan and get started early.
We’ve picked out some ideas to help you get started, so let’s gooooooooo!!
How to Pay for Your Trip
Builders typically pay for HXP trips in the following ways:
1. Let your inner entrepreneur shine and find ways to pay your own way. We’ve listed a few of the cool ideas that Builders have come up with over the years to earn money for their trips below. If you already have a part-time job, start setting aside money from your paycheck now! Even if you only contribute a portion of the trip cost, you will feel more invested in your experience.
2. Your Builder Portal checklist has a donation link, unique to your account, which will enable donors to make payments to HXP on your behalf. Donations made in this way will be towards your trip. They won’t need anything other than the link to donate, so you can send it to anyone and everyone who may want to help you! — Make sure your donors understand that the IRS will not allow HXP to refund donations if your trip is canceled or you can’t go for any other reason. — For more information on donations, click here.
30 Ideas
Builders are getting more creative every year with their efforts to earn the money to pay for their HXP trip, and we wanted to share some fun ideas! One year, a Builder paid for her entire trip by selling jars of homemade salsa. Another Builder started making and selling digital artwork, and not only paid for her trip but eventually turned it into a small business! No matter what you choose to do, people will be excited to support you.
- Mow lawns, rake leaves, shovel snow, clean gutters, or take out the trash weekly.
- Sell jars of homemade salsa, jam, or sourdough bread.
- Make Valentines boxes for the month of February.
- Set up a subscription service in your neighborhood for services you offer/items you sell.
- Start a house cleaning business.
- Wash cars in your neighborhood.
- Set up or troubleshoot tech devices for less tech-savvy neighbors.
- Help families declutter closets or garages.
- Create and sell custom holiday ornaments or decorations.
- Offer a holiday gift-wrapping service out of your house for Christmas gifts.
- Install Christmas lights around your neighborhood.
- Prepare and deliver holiday treats like Christmas cookies, birthday cakes, or Valentine’s chocolates.
- Decorate porches in your neighborhood for various seasons.
- Make and sell bracelets or earrings.
- Create and sell personalized stationery, stickers, or other designs.
- Set up a weekend lemonade, hot cocoa, or churro stand.
- Assemble and sell ready-to-cook meal kits with simple instructions.
- Organize a bake sale with friends or family.
- Team up with friends or neighbors for a group garage sale.
- Host a community talent show and charge for tickets.
- Organize a concert with local musicians and sell tickets for entry.
- Rent a booth at a local craft fair or farmer’s market to sell your creations.
- Volunteer babysitting services.
- Offer tutoring sessions in subjects you excel at.
- Teach piano, guitar, or another instrument to younger kids.
- Host a 30-day fitness challenge with entry fees and prizes.
- Offer daily pet sitting or dog walking services.
- List old clothes online, or offer to sell for others.
- Help local businesses create and schedule social media posts.
As you can see, there are countless ways to pay for your HXP trip, so hopefully, this list gets your creative juices flowing! If you decide to raise money for your trip, be sure to post it on social media and tag us so we can feature your efforts.
Builder Market
This year, HXP is hosting our very first Builder Market, where Builders can sell products and services to earn money for their trip! We’ll be inviting the HXP community—parents, Parent Builders, and Trip Leaders—to support you at the market, and we encourage you to invite your family and friends as well. We’ll have both an in-person market and a virtual option (for those outside of Utah). For more information, click here. To apply to be a vendor, click here!
We are so excited to support our Builders! Don’t know what to sell or have questions? Email us at info@hxp.org.