DYM FAQs
Q: What is the history of DYM?
Dallas Youth Mission began in 2022. It is an expansion of the set of mission immersion programs known as Youth Mission Co. Our ministry has also expanded to sites in Raleigh, NC, Asheville, NC, Charleston, SC, and Memphis, TN and an umbrella organization, Youth Mission Co.
Dallas Youth Mission began in 2022. It is an expansion of the set of mission immersion programs known as Youth Mission Co. Our ministry has also expanded to sites in Raleigh, NC, Asheville, NC, Charleston, SC, and Memphis, TN and an umbrella organization, Youth Mission Co.
Q. Who are the DYM Staff?
Rev. Bill Buchanan serves as the Executive Director of Youth Mission Co. The Mission Immersion Director at DYM is Emma Rooney.
Rev. Bill Buchanan serves as the Executive Director of Youth Mission Co. The Mission Immersion Director at DYM is Emma Rooney.
Q. How do I register?
Registration is a two step process. First, register your group through an online group registration. Payment of a non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spots for your experience.
Registration is a two step process. First, register your group through an online group registration. Payment of a non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spots for your experience.
Q. What is the cost to participate in DYM?
- For a week-long experience (Sunday evening through Friday morning), it is $420 per person.
- For a weekend experience (Friday evening through Sunday morning), it is $220 per person.
Q. When and how is the money due?
Once your registration has been received and you have been notified that your date is penciled-in, please send a non-refundable deposit of $210 per participant (for a week) or $110 (for a weekend). This deposit is due within fourteen (14) days of the email notification from DYM.
Please make all checks payable to “Youth Mission Co” and mail them to the following address:
P.O. Box 2988
Asheville, NC 28802.
Upon receipt of your check, DYM will send a confirmation email that we have received payment and that your spots are reserved. Final numbers and payment in full (the balance due) are due thirty (30) days prior to your scheduled arrival. Click here to see the full Financial Policy.
Once your registration has been received and you have been notified that your date is penciled-in, please send a non-refundable deposit of $210 per participant (for a week) or $110 (for a weekend). This deposit is due within fourteen (14) days of the email notification from DYM.
Please make all checks payable to “Youth Mission Co” and mail them to the following address:
P.O. Box 2988
Asheville, NC 28802.
Upon receipt of your check, DYM will send a confirmation email that we have received payment and that your spots are reserved. Final numbers and payment in full (the balance due) are due thirty (30) days prior to your scheduled arrival. Click here to see the full Financial Policy.
Q. What if we have to cancel?
DYM’s cancellation policy is as follows:
30 days and more: If your group or any registrant in your group must cancel 30 days or more prior to your arrival date, the payments paid prior to cancellation will not be refunded. Any registrant deposit is transferable to a replacement registrant for the original and currently reserved week.
29 days and less: If your group or any registrant in your group must cancel 29 days or less prior to your arrival date, the payments paid prior to cancellation will not be refunded AND payment in full is due for each registrant cancellation.
The deposit and payments that are held for an DYM experience by any group are only good for the original and currently reserved week for that group. If you must reschedule your DYM experience, a new deposit and payments are required. Please contact us ASAP to make arrangements.
Deposits from cancelled participants cannot be used for the balance due on remaining participants.
DYM’s cancellation policy is as follows:
30 days and more: If your group or any registrant in your group must cancel 30 days or more prior to your arrival date, the payments paid prior to cancellation will not be refunded. Any registrant deposit is transferable to a replacement registrant for the original and currently reserved week.
29 days and less: If your group or any registrant in your group must cancel 29 days or less prior to your arrival date, the payments paid prior to cancellation will not be refunded AND payment in full is due for each registrant cancellation.
The deposit and payments that are held for an DYM experience by any group are only good for the original and currently reserved week for that group. If you must reschedule your DYM experience, a new deposit and payments are required. Please contact us ASAP to make arrangements.
Deposits from cancelled participants cannot be used for the balance due on remaining participants.
Q. Can we arrange for our group be the one and only group staying at DYM when we come?
DYM has a wide variety of groups, from very small to very large. If you have a large group, you may end up being the only group staying with us at that time. However, as long as slots remain for that time, we cannot promise that you will be the only group here during your week or weekend.
DYM has a wide variety of groups, from very small to very large. If you have a large group, you may end up being the only group staying with us at that time. However, as long as slots remain for that time, we cannot promise that you will be the only group here during your week or weekend.
Q. Where will we be staying?
DYM is located at First Presbyterian Church of Dallas at 1835 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201.
DYM is located at First Presbyterian Church of Dallas at 1835 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201.
Q. When should we arrive?
If you are a summer week-long group, we will be ready to receive your group at 7:00 pm on Sunday. Please have dinner prior to your arrival. Orientation will begin promptly at 7:30 pm.
If you are a summer week-long group, we will be ready to receive your group at 7:00 pm on Sunday. Please have dinner prior to your arrival. Orientation will begin promptly at 7:30 pm.
Q. What if we’re running late on arrival day?
Please contact Emma Rooney at 214-532-7860.
Please contact Emma Rooney at 214-532-7860.
Q. What about transportation while we are there?
We expect groups to bring their own ground transportation while they are at DYM. We will provide parking for your vehicles while you are with us.
We expect groups to bring their own ground transportation while they are at DYM. We will provide parking for your vehicles while you are with us.
Q. What if we want to charter a bus to DYM?
We know that some of our groups are coming a long distance and that chartering a bus can be a great way to get to and from Dallas that doesn’t wear out your adults. However, using a chartered bus can be problematic when it comes to going to visit agencies during the week. We like to keep our work groups small, and only having one vehicle to carry large groups of people to several stops can be challenging. If you are thinking of chartering a bus, contact your DYM Mission Immersion Director before you make final arrangements.
We know that some of our groups are coming a long distance and that chartering a bus can be a great way to get to and from Dallas that doesn’t wear out your adults. However, using a chartered bus can be problematic when it comes to going to visit agencies during the week. We like to keep our work groups small, and only having one vehicle to carry large groups of people to several stops can be challenging. If you are thinking of chartering a bus, contact your DYM Mission Immersion Director before you make final arrangements.
Q. What are sleeping arrangements?
In our designated sleeping spaces there are bunk beds. The DYM Mission Immersion Director will be in touch about other specifics regarding sleeping rooms.
In our designated sleeping spaces there are bunk beds. The DYM Mission Immersion Director will be in touch about other specifics regarding sleeping rooms.
Q. Where should we park while at DYM?
Parking for DYM participants is available at FPC Dallas.
Parking for DYM participants is available at FPC Dallas.
Q. What do meals look like? How do we request special diets?
DYM provides a fully stocked kitchen for breakfasts, lunches and dinners (with the exception of dinner on Thursday, which is free afternoon). You’ll be on your own for Thursday dinner and Friday lunch after closing worship. There is also an option to opt out of Thursday’s lunch (a bagged lunch), if you so choose. As for special diet requests, please let us know at least a week in advance so that we can have it ready for you. Contact us at 828-231-4635 x701. You will not go hungry at DYM; however, if your group likes to have particular snacks and/or gets hungry in between or after meal times, feel free to bring snack food.
DYM provides a fully stocked kitchen for breakfasts, lunches and dinners (with the exception of dinner on Thursday, which is free afternoon). You’ll be on your own for Thursday dinner and Friday lunch after closing worship. There is also an option to opt out of Thursday’s lunch (a bagged lunch), if you so choose. As for special diet requests, please let us know at least a week in advance so that we can have it ready for you. Contact us at 828-231-4635 x701. You will not go hungry at DYM; however, if your group likes to have particular snacks and/or gets hungry in between or after meal times, feel free to bring snack food.
Q. Where do we shower?
Showers are available at FPC Dallas.
Showers are available at FPC Dallas.
Q. Is there a kitchen available?
Yes. A small kitchen is available near where your group will be sleeping.
Yes. A small kitchen is available near where your group will be sleeping.
Q. What does DYM provide?
An orientation upon arrival as well as facilitation and activities for debriefing during the week. DYM provides evening programs Monday-Wednesday as well as a closing worship on Friday morning. We will send out a Bible study for your group to participate in before your arrival. We hope that it will be helpful preparation for your experience at DYM.
An orientation upon arrival as well as facilitation and activities for debriefing during the week. DYM provides evening programs Monday-Wednesday as well as a closing worship on Friday morning. We will send out a Bible study for your group to participate in before your arrival. We hope that it will be helpful preparation for your experience at DYM.
Q. What do we need to bring?
Please bring the following:
• Flexibility and humility (most important as they’re keys to a fantastic mission experience)
• Work clothes
• One pair of long pants (as some sites require pants)
• Closed-toe shoes or work boots (socks, please)
• Work gloves
• Casual clothes/shoes for non-work times (bring layers, as the weather is unpredictable)
• Shower shoes, toiletries, towel, small bag or caddy for toiletries
• Prescription meds (inhalers, insulin, allergy meds, etc.)
• Sunscreen
• Sleeping bag/sheets, twin air mattress, pillow
• Bible
• Reusable water bottle (DYM has water bottles available to purchase)
• Bathing suit (if your group is doing something water-related on your free day)
Please bring the following:
• Flexibility and humility (most important as they’re keys to a fantastic mission experience)
• Work clothes
• One pair of long pants (as some sites require pants)
• Closed-toe shoes or work boots (socks, please)
• Work gloves
• Casual clothes/shoes for non-work times (bring layers, as the weather is unpredictable)
• Shower shoes, toiletries, towel, small bag or caddy for toiletries
• Prescription meds (inhalers, insulin, allergy meds, etc.)
• Sunscreen
• Sleeping bag/sheets, twin air mattress, pillow
• Bible
• Reusable water bottle (DYM has water bottles available to purchase)
• Bathing suit (if your group is doing something water-related on your free day)
Q. What is the dress code for DYM (adults and youth participants at work sites)?
We have a fairly strict dress code for work sites for the safety of our participants. Any DYM participant not adhering to this dress code will be asked to change immediately or not work at the site.
Dress code for work sites:
We have a fairly strict dress code for work sites for the safety of our participants. Any DYM participant not adhering to this dress code will be asked to change immediately or not work at the site.
Dress code for work sites:
- Shorts (wear what is recommended by your group)
- Closed-toe shoes
- T-shirts
- Socks/Underwear
- It is also helpful to bring a pair of long pants.
Q. What is the dress code for DYM (adults and youth participants at work sites)?
We have a fairly strict dress code for work sites for the safety of our participants. Any DYM participant not adhering to this dress code will be asked to change immediately or not work at the site.
Dress code for work sites:
We have a fairly strict dress code for work sites for the safety of our participants. Any DYM participant not adhering to this dress code will be asked to change immediately or not work at the site.
Dress code for work sites:
- Shorts (wear what is recommended by your group)
- Closed-toe shoes
- T-shirts
- Socks/Underwear
- It is also helpful to bring a pair of long pants.
Q. What things won’t we need?
Please leave all valuables (jewelry, bags, electronics, clothing, etc.) at home. Don’t bring anything you wouldn’t want to lose, as AYM will not be held responsible for lost or stolen personal items. Do not bring lots of money. Leave clothes/shoes that you don’t want to get dirty/sweaty at home.
Please leave all valuables (jewelry, bags, electronics, clothing, etc.) at home. Don’t bring anything you wouldn’t want to lose, as AYM will not be held responsible for lost or stolen personal items. Do not bring lots of money. Leave clothes/shoes that you don’t want to get dirty/sweaty at home.
Q. What are some suggestions of things to do on our free day?
Please refer to your Leader Packet for the “Dallas Fun” resource provided by DYM. Please let DYM know BEFORE your arrival if you are doing something on your free day that takes the entire day and therefore takes your group out of the Urban Faith Walk. We just need to know your plans for our scheduling purposes.
Please refer to your Leader Packet for the “Dallas Fun” resource provided by DYM. Please let DYM know BEFORE your arrival if you are doing something on your free day that takes the entire day and therefore takes your group out of the Urban Faith Walk. We just need to know your plans for our scheduling purposes.
Q. What age groups does DYM host?
We welcome rising 6th graders through graduated seniors during our summer mission immersion. However, in the fall and spring we also welcome college-aged groups.
We welcome rising 6th graders through graduated seniors during our summer mission immersion. However, in the fall and spring we also welcome college-aged groups.
Q. What can we expect in our time with DYM?
The DYM Staff will accompany your group to all service sites. We will serve as the liaisons between your group and the work sites and will coordinate with the sites to ensure things are running smoothly. You will be doing all kinds of work from physical labor to visitation to playing games with kids or simply sharing a meal with the homeless. We will all be experiencing what it means to be Christ’s hands and feet in the world. In the evenings, we will reconvene after showers and dinner for a program where we’ll explore and debrief our daily experiences. We will close our time together with worship, led by DYM.
The DYM Staff will accompany your group to all service sites. We will serve as the liaisons between your group and the work sites and will coordinate with the sites to ensure things are running smoothly. You will be doing all kinds of work from physical labor to visitation to playing games with kids or simply sharing a meal with the homeless. We will all be experiencing what it means to be Christ’s hands and feet in the world. In the evenings, we will reconvene after showers and dinner for a program where we’ll explore and debrief our daily experiences. We will close our time together with worship, led by DYM.
