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Welcome to Sumter Habitat for Humanity!We are excited to welcome Collegiate Challenge groups to Sumter! Sumter Habitat for Humanity has participated in Collegiate Challenge since 1998, and we are grateful for the energy, hard work, and enthusiasm college volunteers bring to our community each year.During your week with us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a hands-on impact while experiencing a little of what makes Sumter and South Carolina special.Where You’ll StayLodging will be provided at one of our local church partners. We provide:Air mattressesSheets and blanketsPillows and pillowcasesAt the end of each workday, volunteers will have access to showers at our local YMCA.Please bring your own:TowelsToiletriesAny other personal items you may need for the weekMealsOne of our favorite parts of Collegiate Challenge is connecting visiting volunteers with our community!Our local partners help provide:Lunch on the jobsite each workdayDinner at least three evenings during the week, with the possibility of additional meals depending on community partner availabilityYour group will be responsible for providing all breakfast meals and any additional meals not provided during your stay.What You’ll Be Working OnYour volunteer experience may include work on:New home constructionRehabilitation of an existing homeDepending on where our projects are when your group arrives, you may be helping build a home from the ground up or giving new life to an existing home.No matter the project, your work will directly support our mission of helping build a stronger Sumter.Explore Sumter & South CarolinaSumter, known as Gamecock City, is located near the geographic center of South Carolina.While you’re here, you may want to visit Swan Lake Iris Gardens, a beautiful local attraction and the only public park in the United States featuring all eight species of swan.Sumter is also within driving distance of some of South Carolina’s most popular destinations:Columbia: approximately 45 miles westCharleston: approximately 100 miles southMyrtle Beach and the Grand Strand: approximately 100 miles eastBlue Ridge Mountains: approximately 175 miles westWant a Day to Explore?Groups may choose Wednesday or Friday as a day off to explore Sumter or take a regional day trip.Please choose your day off in advance. Once your group commits to either Wednesday or Friday, the selected day cannot be changed because our construction schedule, staff, and projects will be planned around your group’s workdays.Collegiate Challenge ContributionThe Collegiate Challenge contribution is:$150 per participantYour contribution is non-refundable and directly supports the purchase of construction materials for the home or homes your group will be working on.Payment is due 30 days prior to your arrival.As a thank you for serving with us, every participant will receive a Sumter Habitat for Humanity volunteer T-shirt!We’re Looking Forward to Having You!We want your Collegiate Challenge experience to be meaningful, memorable, and fun. Your group will not only help build and improve homes, you’ll become part of the work happening right here in Sumter to create strength, stability, and opportunity through housing.Please reach out anytime with questions or concerns as you prepare for your trip. We can’t wait to welcome you to Sumter!

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New Home Construction – Johns Island, SCDuring the Collegiate Challenge, student volunteers will work alongside our construction staff, other volunteers, and future Habitat homeowners to help build a safe, affordable home for a local family.No prior construction experience is necessary! Our construction team will provide hands-on instruction, and volunteers may participate in a variety of construction activities throughout the week, depending on the stage of the build. Tasks may include framing, installing siding, roofing, painting, landscaping, drywall, and other general construction projects.What to Expect:No construction experience necessary—we’ll teach you what you need to know!Hands-on construction experience alongside Habitat staff and volunteersTeam-based projects throughout the weekOpportunities to work directly on a Habitat homeA meaningful community service experience in the LowcountryBring a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and readiness to work!Location: Johns Island, SCProgram: Collegiate ChallengeDuration: One weekExperience Required: NoneCome ready to work, learn, and build something that will last far beyond your week in South Carolina!

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New Home Construction – Johns Island, SCDuring the Collegiate Challenge, student volunteers will work alongside our construction staff, other volunteers, and future Habitat homeowners to help build a safe, affordable home for a local family.No prior construction experience is necessary! Our construction team will provide hands-on instruction, and volunteers may participate in a variety of construction activities throughout the week, depending on the stage of the build. Tasks may include framing, installing siding, roofing, painting, landscaping, drywall, and other general construction projects.What to Expect:No construction experience necessary—we’ll teach you what you need to know!Hands-on construction experience alongside Habitat staff and volunteersTeam-based projects throughout the weekOpportunities to work directly on a Habitat homeA meaningful community service experience in the LowcountryBring a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and readiness to work!Location: Johns Island, SCProgram: Collegiate ChallengeDuration: One weekExperience Required: NoneCome ready to work, learn, and build something that will last far beyond your week in South Carolina!

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Highlands County Habitat for Humanity invites college teams to participate in a transformative Collegiate Challenge experience in Sebring, Florida—a community known for its welcoming spirit, scenic lakes, and rich history. Sebring is home to the historic 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race and was featured on Season 3 of HGTV, highlighting its charm and vibrant local culture.During your Collegiate Challenge week, students will contribute directly to building safe, affordable housing for families in need. All Collegiate Challenge participants will stay at Camp Wingmann in Avon Park, Florida. Camp Wingmann offers comfortable dorm‑style lodging, spacious grounds, and a peaceful lakeside setting—perfect for team bonding after a day on the build site.To support construction materials, supervision, and volunteer coordination, we request a $250 donation per participant. This contribution directly fuels our mission and helps us continue building homes for Highlands County families.

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Highlands County Habitat for Humanity invites college teams to participate in a transformative Collegiate Challenge experience in Sebring, Florida—a community known for its welcoming spirit, scenic lakes, and rich history. Sebring is home to the historic 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race and was featured on Season 3 of HGTV, highlighting its charm and vibrant local culture.During your Collegiate Challenge week, students will contribute directly to building safe, affordable housing for families in need. All Collegiate Challenge participants will stay at Camp Wingmann in Avon Park, Florida. Camp Wingmann offers comfortable dorm‑style lodging, spacious grounds, and a peaceful lakeside setting—perfect for team bonding after a day on the build site.To support construction materials, supervision, and volunteer coordination, we request a $250 donation per participant. This contribution directly fuels our mission and helps us continue building homes for Highlands County families.

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Highlands County Habitat for Humanity invites college teams to participate in a transformative Collegiate Challenge experience in Sebring, Florida—a community known for its welcoming spirit, scenic lakes, and rich history. Sebring is home to the historic 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race and was featured on Season 3 of HGTV, highlighting its charm and vibrant local culture.During your Collegiate Challenge week, students will contribute directly to building safe, affordable housing for families in need. All Collegiate Challenge participants will stay at Camp Wingmann in Avon Park, Florida. Camp Wingmann offers comfortable dorm‑style lodging, spacious grounds, and a peaceful lakeside setting—perfect for team bonding after a day on the build site.To support construction materials, supervision, and volunteer coordination, we request a $250 donation per participant. This contribution directly fuels our mission and helps us continue building homes for Highlands County families.

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Highlands County Habitat for Humanity invites college teams to participate in a transformative Collegiate Challenge experience in Sebring, Florida—a community known for its welcoming spirit, scenic lakes, and rich history. Sebring is home to the historic 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race and was featured on Season 3 of HGTV, highlighting its charm and vibrant local culture.During your Collegiate Challenge week, students will contribute directly to building safe, affordable housing for families in need. All Collegiate Challenge participants will stay at Camp Wingmann in Avon Park, Florida. Camp Wingmann offers comfortable dorm‑style lodging, spacious grounds, and a peaceful lakeside setting—perfect for team bonding after a day on the build site.To support construction materials, supervision, and volunteer coordination, we request a $250 donation per participant. This contribution directly fuels our mission and helps us continue building homes for Highlands County families.