July 20th-25th, 2026

Serve Belize & Shape Your Family

Discover what happens when service shapes your family story. Return home with hope, joy, and new friendships your kids will treasure.

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Trip description:


This isn’t just a Belizean adventure: it’s a shared journey of service, learning, and spiritual growth. Each morning will begin with a family devotional centered on gratitude, grounding your experiences in reflection and faith. Each afternoon, your family will join hands with Belizean leaders and remarkable PathLight students to support a community-led project that fosters dignity and leaves a lasting impact.

Along the way, you’ll share meals with entrepreneurs and changemakers who are building a sustainable future in a country where over half the population is under 25, learning from their resilience and industry insight. These are the voices and visions shaping tomorrow. In between, you’ll explore the vibrant natural world of Belize—its jungles, rivers, and coral reefs—allowing your family to step outside the familiar and into a rhythm of awe and togetherness.

This trip is more than an opportunity for your family to serve Belize: it’s an invitation into a bigger story shaped by purpose and compassion, showing you and your kids what it means to live generously, serve faithfully, and grow together as a family.

Trip dates:

July 20th-25th, 2026

Included on this trip:
  • Engage with visionary business and government leaders who are investing in their communities through innovation, education, and mentorship.
  • Empower a local community by serving alongside PathLight students and staff on a hands-on community project designed to meet real needs with lasting solutions.
  • Create space to connect as a family through shared service and shared wonder as you experience the rich diversity and promise that Belize has to offer.
  • Experience God’s creation up close as you birdwatch, kayak, and snorkel through one of the world’s most biodiverse and beautiful environments.
Package Cost:
  • $14,955 for a family of 6
  • $12,546 for a family of 5
  • $10,137 for a family of 4
  • $7,728 for a family of 3
  • $5,318 for a family of 2
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Daily Itinerary

  • 1

    Arrive in Belize City and get a firsthand look at the country’s vibrant spirit on a guided tour with a stop at the inspiring PathLight Center. Then, journey to Sleeping Giant Lodge, nestled in the jungle foothills, where kids can enjoy time outdoors and the whole family can unwind. In the evening, gather with PathLight staff and local partners over dinner to begin building the relationships that will shape your week.

  • 2

    Start your morning with optional birdwatching and a family devotional focused on gratitude. Then, head to Belmopan for your first full day of service—working alongside PathLight students at a critical community center, planting seeds of change and understanding. After lunch with local friends, visit the U.S. Embassy to learn how public service intersects with development. Back at the lodge, enjoy time to rest, reflect, and reconnect with your fellow travelers.

  • 3

    Wake to the sounds of the jungle before returning to Belmopan for your collaborative service project, strengthening friendships with young PathLight leaders. After sharing a final meal with the students, return to the lodge for a restful afternoon of light adventure—whether it’s paddling downriver, hiking jungle trails, or simply being together. End the day with a family-style dinner and space to share what you’ve learned and how you’ve grown.

  • 4

    After morning devotionals, head out for a unique experience at Royal Mayan Shrimp Farms, where innovation and sustainability meet tradition. Hear from its founder and CEO how entrepreneurship can serve communities and spark opportunity. Then, travel by boat to Blue Zen, a peaceful island retreat for the next part of your journey. Your family will settle into comfortable beachfront villas, with the option for a date-night dinner (childcare provided!) to close out the evening.

  • 5

    Spend your day discovering the beauty of Belize’s marine world—snorkeling the world’s second largest barrier reef, fishing, or simply enjoying time on and by the water. After a full day of adventure and reflection, gather with PathLight staff for a closing meal to share stories, express gratitude, and bring into focus the impact of the week you shared together.

  • 6

    Say your goodbyes and return to Belize City for departure. You’ll leave not only with new memories, but with a renewed sense of what it means to live generously, serve faithfully, and grow together as a family.

Trip Facilitator(s)

  • Cheri Larsen-Hoeckley and Chris Hoeckley

    Cheri Larsen-Hoeckley & Chris Hoeckley are the Executive Team for PathLight International. They came to this fantastic organization after careers as Westmont College faculty members where a significant part of their professional lives was leading study abroad programs. Those experiences make them firm believers in the power of travel to change lives and deepen relationships. When they’re not working together, you might find them cycling, or catching up with their three amazing daughters.

  • Alex Cal

    Alex Cal is the Director of PathLight’s trips to Belize.  He takes great pride in shaping how people experience Belize, creating memorable spiritual and cultural experiences that reflect the rich history of the country and deepening guests’ understanding of PathLight’s mission. Alex holds a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management and feels honored to be part of an industry that significantly contributes to Belize’s economy. Outside of work, he is a proud father of two daughters and enjoys staying busy, whether it involves watching football on weekends, traveling, or creating reels from his photography adventures.

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