So… what happens on SPLAT?

SPLAT trips have spanned 24 states. Our student-adventurers have hiked national forests, explored D.C. by train, climbed mountains, swam through canyons, ridden horses across the desert, parasailed in the open ocean, and spent a LOT of time singing in vans. They’ve made friends speaking 12+ languages, thrown community barbecues and carnivals, preached Sunday services and revival meetings, led sport and drama camps, responded to natural disasters, and loved hundreds of sweet kiddos across the country.

We believe stretching our comfort zones to do new things - often hard things - prepares us for the adventure ahead and offers a glimpse into the wild that is life with Christ. Through the mystery destination of our road trips, we explore the idea that, like Abraham, we usually don’t get to see God’s full plan. Instead, we’re asked to trust Him and be obedient in each step he reveals in His unfolding story for us. This journey isn’t for the faint of heart, but it’s so worth taking the challenge.

Group of ten people in muddy clothes posing in a human pyramid on cracked, dry ground outdoors with a cloudy sky and distant trees in the background.
A group of teenagers sitting on grass in a circle, some reading books and others talking, outdoors on a sunny day.
Group of people on a nature walk or outdoor class in a wooded area, listening to a guide or instructor.
Group of teenagers sitting on the floor and laughing at an indoor gathering. Two boys stand behind them against the wall. The room has wood paneling and a red ceiling.
A church service with people standing and singing in the pews, a worship leader on stage, a large cross illuminated behind the stage, and lyrics projected on a screen that read: 'Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, Worthy is the King who conquered the
A group of people sitting on the ground in a desert landscape, facing a person standing in front of them, with a mountain in the background.
A young woman sitting on rocks by a body of water, reading a book with a notebook in hand, surrounded by nature.
Four children sitting on the floor of a room with moving boxes and laundry baskets filled with clothes behind them, smiling at the camera.
People gathered around a bonfire in a backyard, with string lights hanging overhead and trees surrounding the area.
Group of young people standing in a line outdoors, holding hands in a circle on a grassy area with trees in the background.
A group of children and one adult adventure hiking in a rocky, desert landscape with rugged cliffs and sparse vegetation, smiling and waving at the camera.
A young woman holding a black and white puppy inside a wooden house, smiling brightly.
A group of young people gathered outdoors under tall trees, with one person sitting on the grass playing guitar while others stand around listening. An individual with a black cap and black shorts is in the foreground.
A girl wearing a helmet and harness is suspended in the air on a rope course through a tree canopy, smiling and enjoying the activity.
Three children smiling and hugging each other indoors. One young girl with dark hair and a bright orange shirt, a young boy with light brown hair and a gray T-shirt, and another girl with dark curly hair, a blue headband, and an orange shirt.
Group of young people hugging in a circle indoors, some standing barefoot, with casual clothing and relaxed atmosphere.
A group of children standing outdoors, laughing and smiling, as one boy faces them, holding a flag, on a gravel path surrounded by trees.
A woman smiling and holding a young boy with a baseball cap and striped shirt, near window with blinds, in a room with patterned wallpaper.
Group of people celebrating a party with balloons and party hats in an indoor room with wooden ceiling.
Group of children running and jumping on a sand dune in a desert with cloudy sky behind.
Group of four friends outdoors on a sunny day, standing on rocks among green trees, smiling and enjoying each other's company. One person is looking at a phone, while the others are engaging in conversation and laughing.
Young girl smiling and sitting on the floor, surrounded by other children in a room with a decorated setup, possibly for a school or community event.
Group of young people sitting outdoors on a sidewalk, engaging in conversation; background features green trees and a brick wall.
A girl playing an acoustic guitar and a boy playing a drum at an outdoor park with trees, picnic tables, and a stone wall in the background.
Group of five teens sitting in a cave, looking at the camera with smiles. Other people are seated in the background, with rough cave walls and lighting visible.
A group of children wearing yellow shirts and backpacks, walking through a park-like area with green grass, trees, and flowers on a sidewalk, with a large building in the background.
Group of young people sitting on the floor in a circle, with one person playing a guitar and another singing, during a casual music session in a church or music hall with stained glass windows.
Group of people standing on a hilltop facing away with arms raised in celebration, against a clear sky and distant horizon.
Two young women sitting outdoors, looking at a piece of paper together, one with sunglasses on her head and the other wearing a shirt with a blue heart and the words 'SETH CANN'.
A group of girls on a hiking trail in a forest, some carrying backpacks, walking together.
Group of smiling young people and two men taking a selfie inside a vehicle, with some raising their hands and making gestures.
Four young boys standing inside a large handmade cardboard rocket ship with metallic tape details, celebrating outdoors in a grassy open field, holding what appear to be makeshift rocket props.
Group of young people walking with rolling suitcases and backpacks on a paved path through a green park, some holding white flags.
Group of teenage students sitting in a circle on grass in a shaded outdoor park, engaged in reading or writing activities.
Person sitting on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean on a clear day with a light blue sky.
Three young girls sitting at a table outdoors, smiling. Two girls are wearing bright green dresses, and the third girl is wearing sunglasses and a blue T-shirt that says 'Summer Fest.' The girls appear to be at a summer event or festival.
Three people playing on a patch of snow in a forest with tall pine trees.
A group of hikers walking on a narrow trail through a grassy field toward the horizon.
A serene lakeside scene with large rocks and boulders in the foreground, tall pine trees, and a calm lake with a forested shoreline under a partly cloudy sky.
A group of young people gathered in a church or community room, sitting on the floor and chairs, listening to two musicians performing with a guitar and a tambourine on a small stage. Some are following along with songbooks, while others look attenti
Group of children and teenagers on a rocky hilltop, waving and smiling, with cloudy sky in the background. One girl is taking a photo or looking at a phone to the right.
Group of children and adults gathered around a large paper and cardboard recycling bin outdoors on a sunny day.
A group of children and a young woman walking down a hallway decorated with colorful artwork. The woman is carrying a girl in her arms, and the children are holding small items, possibly toys or snacks.
Group of young girls participating in outdoor fitness or exercise class, led by an instructor wearing a yellow shirt, under the shade of a large leafy tree.
Two young men outdoors wearing sunglasses, smiling, and showing finger puppets with googly eyes, with a shopping strip mall in the background.
A group of hikers walking single file on a narrow forest trail through dense greenery and tall trees during daytime.
Group of young people gathered under a pavilion in a park, some singing, some playing guitar, and others reading, with trees and a house in the background.
Group of ten teenagers standing in front of a van with colorful handwritten messages, holding lunch trays and supplies, outdoors on a cloudy day.
A large white cross monument with a modern design, situated outdoors under a clear blue sky, with several people walking along a paved path toward it, surrounded by a grassy area and small trees.
Group of teenagers and young adults sitting on the floor with colorful balloons, smiling for a photo, with a wall behind them that says "You Belong Here".
People standing in line inside a dark cave looking towards the opening with sunlight and green trees outside.
Group of teenagers taking a selfie inside a vehicle.
A diverse group of people gathered outdoors under a covered area, with some people in the foreground praying or holding hands in a circle, and others standing nearby or waiting.
A group of students sitting at picnic tables under a shelter near a lake, with a teacher standing and speaking to them.
A woman giving a piggyback ride to a young boy in an open, desert-like area with a mountain in the background. Both are smiling and dressed casually for outdoor activity.
A large group of people seated at tables inside a colorful library or community center with high ceilings, purple beams, and large windows.
Group of people at a tour shuttle stop in Badlands National Park, South Dakota, with rugged eroded rock formations and a clear sky in the background.
A group of teenagers sitting in a circle on the pavement outdoors, possibly participating in a discussion or group activity on a sunny day.
A group of people hiking on a trail through a forest with tall trees and green grass, some carrying backpacks.
A boy with a red shirt riding on the shoulders of a teenager with sunglasses and a gray cap, smiling outdoors on a sunny day near houses and green trees.
A group of children and teenagers holding hands forming a circle outdoors in a park, with some seated on the grass and others standing, under a large tree on a sunny day.
Two people sitting by a camping tent on a gravel road during sunset, surrounded by green foliage and mountains in the background.
Group of eight young people sitting and standing in front of a sign that says "Thank You for Visiting Cedar Point," with American flag waving nearby on a sunny day.
A person is lying on a red lounge chair covered with a patterned blanket in a backyard, resting with arms behind their head. Shoes are placed on the grass nearby, surrounded by green plants and trees.
Group of teenagers standing outdoors, some clapping and smiling, dressed casually in T-shirts and shorts.
A group of five young people sitting on the ground and on a bench in a community garden with lush green plants, a colorful mural on a building, parked cars, and residential houses in the background.
Two hikers with backpacks and hats sitting on a rocky hillside overlooking a vast, flat landscape with a distant mountain formation under a clear blue sky.
Group of teenagers sitting in a circle on a carpeted floor inside a church room with a wooden cross on the wall.
Two young girls standing outdoors in a lush green park, smiling and holding colorful leaves and small objects, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
Large statue of a Native American man with arms outstretched, standing outdoors with green hills and a clear blue sky in the background.
Group of young people sitting on wooden benches in a pavilion outdoors, some singing or reading, with one girl playing an acoustic guitar, surrounded by trees and parked cars in the background.
A young girl climbing wooden ladders embedded in a rocky slope in a canyon, with a group of people at the bottom of the canyon, surrounded by white, rugged cliffs.
Group of people walking on a wooden pedestrian suspension bridge surrounded by green trees.
Group of five friends at an amusement park, posing for the camera with smiles and thumbs up, colorful rides and trees in the background on a sunny day.
A group of people, mostly teenagers, sitting on the carpeted floor of a basement or large room, laughing and talking. In the background, some teenagers are sitting on the floor, one playing guitar and others chatting. The room is decorated with strin
Woman with mud on her face, arms, and t-shirt, smiling outdoors with a blurred background.
Silhouettes of hikers walking along a ridge at sunset or sunrise.
Group of teenagers and young adults seated in a circle in a room with dark gray walls, wooden ceiling, and neon sign saying 'You Belong Here'.
A black SUV with a SPLAT Youth Adventures logo parked on a forest campground with tents in the background, tall pine trees, and a dirt ground.
A group of children and teenagers sitting and standing in a rustic wooden room with large windows, listening to a woman reading from a notebook.
A young person with red hair, glasses, and a black cap sitting on the floor, holding a small boy with dark hair and a white T-shirt featuring a graphic design. The young person is smiling, and the boy has a neutral expression.
Group of children and teenagers standing under a large tent, some with their arms raised or crossed, appearing to participate in an activity or performance on a small stage.
A diverse group of people gathered outdoors under a covered walkway, listening to a speaker standing on an elevated platform gesturing with hands.
Group of hikers climbing a rocky trail on a lush green mountain with blue sky and clouds above.
Two young women, one with blonde hair and the other with dark skin, sitting on a colorful outdoor mat, smiling at the camera, with a grassy field and a black truck in the background.
Two girls sitting on the ground in a wooded area, one with a raised hand, and two boys in the background, one sitting on a bench and the other crouching near the ground.
Three teenagers standing outside, smiling and interacting, with two of them wearing university t-shirts and one with their arm raised in a celebratory gesture.
Four children standing outdoors in front of colorful storage bins, smiling at the camera, with a man on the far right wearing sunglasses, a hat, and a jacket.
A large group of people posing outdoors in a desert landscape with blue sky.
View from above of six people standing in a circle on a sidewalk, surrounding a square tile with the letter 'A' on it.
Group of five children sitting on the ground and one standing near a graffiti-covered brick wall and trees in an outdoor urban area. They appear to be engaged in a conversation or activity.
People at a swimming pool reacting to a person jumping into the water causing a splash, with a cloudy sky in the background.
Four hikers with backpacks standing on a forest trail, looking at the mountain landscape and trees ahead.
Group of people gathered under a shelter by a lake, participating in a group activity or discussion, with trees and a walking path in the background.
Group of children and youths sitting on grass under large tree in a park, engaged in conversation and activities, with some backpacks around, during a sunny day.
Five children gathered around a table, closely examining small objects laid out on a yellow tablecloth.
Camping scene in a forest with tents, a hammock, and a parked car among tall trees
A girl sitting outside on the ground, reading from a book with other children in the background.
Five teenage boys standing in front of a roller coaster, smiling and holding snacks and ice cream on a sunny day at an amusement park.
Group of young teenagers standing on a porch, engaging in a team activity or game, with expressions of laughter and amusement.
A landscape of badlands with tall, jagged rock formations under a colorful sunset sky, with green grass and wildflowers in the foreground.
Group of children gathered outdoors, listening to a man giving instructions, with backpacks on the ground, in a grassy area with trees.
Group of five young adults joyfully hugging and laughing while swimming in a clear blue pool.
Group of young people standing in front of a small wooden shelter in a wooded area during a hiking trip, some holding trekking sticks, wearing backpacks and outdoor clothing.
Two teenagers sitting cross-legged on a basketball court, reading a book together with a notebook and supplies nearby, outdoors on a sunny day with trees in the background.
A large group of teenagers and young adults posing outdoors in front of a white fence with green trees behind them. The group is smiling, with some sitting on the ground and others standing behind.
A group of students sitting on chairs and couches in a classroom or meeting room, attentively listening to a man standing in front near a large screen.
People hiking along a trail through a dry, rocky, desert-like landscape with eroded rock formations under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A group of young boys and a woman standing outdoors near a building, with some of the boys sitting and others standing with their heads bowed or leaning on each other, suggesting a moment of support or reflection.
A young woman smiling and squatting on the ground in a petting zoo, petting a small kangaroo while other people and kangaroos are visible in the background.
A group of children and teenagers outdoors on a pathway, some with their heads covered by shirts or hoodies, and one person helping another with a foam roller, with trees and open fields in the background on a cloudy day.
People walking outdoors in a fenced area on an overcast day, dressed for cold weather.
Group of young people sitting on the floor in a room, while others are holding hands and forming a circle around them, in a casual setting with string lights and a projector in the background.
People holding hands in a prayer or moment of silence outside under a shelter, with brick and concrete surroundings and a street in the background.
A group of teenagers gathered around a police car in a parking lot, listening to a police officer during a community event.
A group of young girls sitting on the floor in a circle, listening to a woman standing in front of them, inside a room with a blue wall and ceiling lights.
A group of young people sitting on a stone ledge in an urban area, gathered around a person playing guitar. Some are holding papers, and there are two black water bottles and backpacks nearby. The backdrop features brick buildings and a street.
A group of children walking in a park with a man sitting on a large rock. The children are wearing backpacks and casual clothes, and the man appears to be engaged with a girl in front of him. There are parked cars and a wooden fence in the background
People hiking up a rocky, dirt trail with wooden steps in a mountainous terrain under cloudy sky.
A young boy with hands clasped behind his back stands with his head bowed as a man places his hand on the boy's head in a gesture of prayer or blessing. The setting appears to be indoors in a room with a plain wall and a banner partially visible on t
A group of young people gathered around a backyard fire pit in the evening, watching a fire while enjoying a social gathering outdoors under string lights.
People walking on a tree-lined park trail on a sunny day.
A lake with large rocks in the water, surrounded by forested land under a partly cloudy sky, with some people on the rocks and in a boat.
Group of children and teenagers standing outdoors near a building, with some bowing their heads in prayer or reflection. The children are wearing casual clothes, and some are in school uniforms. The setting appears to be a school or community area.
A man is giving a boy a piggyback ride in a park with green grass and trees, and a shelter with a blue roof in the background.
Young girl with braided hair smiling and holding a small turtle on her palm in a park.
Group of young people and adults hiking on a rocky trail with a scenic view of a grassy valley and white rock formations in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A group of children and teenagers gathered around a table in a forested campsite, listening to a person speaking while holding a tablet, with tents in the background.
A group of children sitting on the grass in a park, engaged in conversation, with a large leaning tree in the foreground and a building on the left.
People petting sheep at a farm.
A police officer and a group of diverse young people gathered around a police car, engaging in a discussion outdoors on a sunny day.