What is Miner Challenge?
Miner Challenge is Missouri S&T’s week-long alternative spring break program.
Each year students along with staff members go to a specific location(s), and engage in service throughout the week. In addition, participants have the opportunity to explore the communities in which they are working.
What are some of the benefits of Miner Challenge?
- Travel
- Exposure to new experiences
- Leadership skills development
- Increased awareness concerning social issues
Where have past trips gone?
Take a look at our map to find out!
What are the projects that Miner Challenge Works with?
Each year Miner Challenge Team Leaders select a social issue focus to design the trip around. As a result, the projects Miner Challenge works with vary from year to year. Over the years we have partnered with parks, rebuilt homes, and volunteered with organizations that serve members of their community, including youth and homeless populations.
Who can participate in Miner Challenge?
Any Missouri S&T student, undergraduate or graduate, can participate in Miner Challenge.
How much does it cost?
While cost can vary depending on the trip expenses, we maintain a commitment to keep the cost to students as low as possible. Over the programs existence, the cost to students has been maintained at around $200. The remaining trip cost are covered through fundraising by the selected trip participants
How can I get Involved?
There are a few ways to become involved with Miner Challenge.
Current Students
- Apply to be a Team Leader or Team Member
- Team Leaders help to plan all aspects of Miner Challenge, including choosing the trip locations, coordinating fundraising, and developing and preparing teams for the trips. (Team Leader applications will be available early in the Fall 2011 semester).
- Team Members engage in pre-trip activities designed to foster group development, raise funds for the trip, and learn more about the trip’s social issue focus.
(Team Member applications will be available during the Fall 2011 semester).
Miner Challenge Alumni
- Help plan or attend social activities for Miner Challenge Participants and Alumni.
- Support fundraising efforts by volunteering to help with a fundraising project or making a donation.
- Let us know about potential projects, lodging, or funding opportunities.
- Spread the word about Miner Challenge!!
Community Organizations and Agencies
- Let us know you’re interested in having us work with your organization and how our group can serve you!
