Trip Type

Reach Trip - These trips are a mix of hands-on service and educational pieces. They teach about the topic through service and then focus on learning about how the justice focus is part of a larger, systemic issue. Learn more about the different between Connect Trips and Reach Trips by clicking here.

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Ages

Middle School Students, High School Students, College Students, Adults​

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Maximum Group Size

25 people, including adults

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Available Dates​​

• June 29 to July 4, 2025

• July 6 to 11, 2025

• July 20 to 25, 2025

• July 27 to August 1, 2025

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Bentonville, located in Northwest Arkansas, is at the center of one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States, with an average of 33 new residents moving to the area each day in 2023. This rapid expansion is fueled by major corporations headquartered here, including Walmart, Tyson, and J.B. Hunt. However, despite the region's economic boom, Bentonville is marked by stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, creating a unique landscape where thousands of nonprofits work to bridge these gaps. 

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On a Be The Neighbor trip to Bentonville, participants will confront these economic disparities head-on. Groups will engage with unhoused neighbors to learn about housing justice while providing support during the hottest months of the year. In partnership with local food banks and farms, groups will explore food justice and its impact on low-income communities. Participants will also collaborate with organizations dedicated to serving those living in poverty, gaining insight into the challenges they face and the resources available to help them thrive. This experience offers a deep dive into economic justice, highlighting the local efforts aimed at creating a more inclusive and equitable future for all residents of Bentonville. 

 

Be The Neighbor’s summer programming begins on Sunday evening and concludes on Friday morning. You may stay an additional night to explore see the city in this location for an additional $10 per person. Check out is 10 am Saturday morning.

Trip costs follow our equitable pricing model. You can read more about it here. We want everyone to be able to participate no matter their financial realities. Regardless of which level you select, your trip includes: 

 

• A simple breakfast, lunch and snack Monday morning through Friday morning

• A dedicated Site Director and Intern(s) to facilitate your week

• Fully planned service and educational experiences

• Theological reflections created to engage participants in connecting what they are learning to their faith

• Lodging, including showers, dedicated sleeping rooms, gathering rooms, and kitchens use - most sites include air mattresses or cots for all of your participants

• Costs covered for honorariums for speakers, activities, supplies for projects with community partners, and any entrance fees for educational experiences

• A reusable water bottle for each participant

• Discussion guides for small groups on Reach trips and small group interactive education led by BTN staff on Connect trips

• Journals for each participant

• Online orientation for your adult leaders 

• A coupon code to get t-shirts at-cost (shirts will be included at the Neighbor pricing level)

 

Please note that your group will be responsible for dinners and transportation during the week.