Pine Ridge Cultural Immersion and Service Trip
Trip Dates: June 14-22, 2026
Brebeuf Chaperones: Karen Beck, Program Director and Hannah Rao, Religious Studies Teacher
Additional Chaperones: TBD
Spiritual Advisors at Brebeuf and on the Reservation:
Fr. Chris Johnson, S.J., Vice President for Mission and Jesuit Identity
Fr. Ron Seminara, S.J., Pine Ridge Reservation, town of Kyle, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
Cost of the program: $1,950. Cost includes all transportation, lodging and camping, all meals and snacks, tours, guides, fees, service goods and mission and service work contributions.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Each summer, Brebeuf students are invited to experience a unique cultural immersion and mission trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in the southwest corner of South Dakota. This cultural immersion experience reflects the Brebeuf Mission Statement in that this type of experience fosters a culture of understanding and dialogue with people of diverse religious, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Travel Scholarship Information
The link to apply for scholarships may be found here.
Paper Application
Teacher Recommendation Forms
Click here to download the Teacher Recommendation Forms required with the application.
APPLY ONLINE
Students looking to apply online can complete the form below.
Considerations before submitting your application:
- The application requires a student essay and parent recommendation. Students are encouraged to have these completed before filling out the online form below so they can be attached at the time of submission.
- Teacher recommendation forms are required as well. These forms can be downloaded above. Please return these completed forms to Sra. Beck.