Tonga June 2028
A Transformative Journey
ZION TONGA EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIP • EDUCATION • CULTURE • SERVICE • ATHLETICS
JUNE 2028 | KINGDOM of TONGA
$4,499
FROM PARTICIPANT TO LEADER
The Zion Tonga Experience is an international experiential learning and leadership experience designed to help young people develop the skills, perspective, and confidence to lead.
Participants will learn, serve, teach, mentor, and lead while working directly with youth, schools, families, coaches, and communities in Tonga.
5 PILLARS OF LEADERSHIP
CHARACTER: Develop yourself First
Responsibility • Accountability • Goal Setting • Reflection • Confidence • Personal Growth
CULTURE: Expand your Perspective by Learning from Others
Language • History & Heritage • Cultural Learning • Village Experiences • Community Relationships
EDUCATION: Learn | Think | Teach
School Tutoring • Academic Enrichment • Student Mentoring • College Preparation • Scholarship Planning • Career Exploration
SERVICE: Use what you know to help others
Youth Mentoring • Academic & English Tutoring • Community Projects • Educational Activities • Youth Development
LEADERSHIP: Return home as a transformed leader
Communication • Teamwork • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Public Speaking • Mentorship • Leadership Challenges
LEAD THROUGH COACHING
TRANSORM FROM PLAYER TO COACH
Football becomes a leadership laboratory.
Rather than traveling to Tonga to compete, participants will use the game they know to serve and develop others.
Coach youth football clinics
Teach fundamentals & position skills
Lead practices and drills
Explain football concepts
Mentor younger athletes
Develop football IQ through teaching
Learn from Tongan coaches and athletes
PLAY IT. UNDERSTAND IT. TEACH IT. LEAD THROUGH IT.
LEARN BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Participants will experience:
SCHOOL • COMMUNITY • CULTURE • SERVICE • FOOTBALL • LEADERSHIP
Through these experiences, participants develop:
COMMUNICATION • ADAPTABILITY • CULTURAL AWARENESS • PROBLEM SOLVING • CONFIDENCE • INDEPENDENCE • LEADERSHIP
EXCLUSIVE ZION COLLEGE & COLLEGE PREPARATION PROGRAMMING
Postsecondary planning • College admissions • Scholarships • Career exploration • Leadership development • Life after high school
LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE
INCLUDES:
International Travel Package • Lodging • Ground Transportation • Meals • Cultural Experiences • School & Academic Experiences • Youth Mentoring • Football Coaching Experiences • College Preparation • Community Service • Leadership Development • Zion Apparel • Program Materials • Liability Insurance • Zion Staff Supervision
Final inclusions, airfare arrangements, program duration, and itinerary details will be confirmed in the official 2028 travel package.
YOU ARRIVE READY TO LEARN. YOU LEAVE READY TO LEAD.
Our 4 Pillars
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Cultural
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Moral
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Service
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Intellectual
Global Leadership Experiences
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Farming and Umu Prep
Fishing
Cooking Traditional Tongan Food
Local Tongan Dancing
Touch Rubgy Games
Multiple Island Excursions
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Visits to Nukuʻalofa Temple
Faith Building Workshops
Interfaith Church Services
Missionary Workshops
*optional not required
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In depth tutoring at local Schools (English, Math, STEM)
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Budgeting Workshop
Mental Health Workshop
“How to Invest Your Money Wisely” Class
Journaling and Reflection
School Visits
Various Guest Speakers
What People Are Saying
“This experience has blessed me and shown me just how big the world really is. Coming from Utah and traveling to Tonga, I’ve realized there’s so much more to life than what I was used to. […] To anyone wondering, “Is this right for me?” or “How will I afford it?”—I invite you to do it. Come to Tonga. Be part of this foundation. It has truly changed my life.”
— Zion Foundation Youth Participant
“Through this program [Zion Foundation], they encourage youth to prepare for missions, embrace their cultural identity, and cultivate personal growth. I’m so grateful for the work that the Zion Foundation is doing here, and the youth they have brought. It’s a great program […]Hoorah for Israel!”
— President Rich Kaufusi
Emeritus Mission President
Tonga Nuku’alofa Mission
“I invite you to allow your children to come and participate, because I know that these boys have learned two important things: not only the culture they identify with, but also the culture of Christ. We have built a strong bond.”
— Ola Vaitai
Head Librarian
Liahona High School
“This trip has been life changing because I got to see how people are grateful for the little things. When I go back I plan on being grateful for everything instead of being picky about the food I eat or clothes I wear. Just wear whatever. Eat whatever. ”
— Zion Foundation Youth Participant
Tonga 2028
The Zion Global Leadership Symposium in Tonga changes lives. It was more than a trip. It was a return to roots, a spiritual awakening, and a reminder that every young person has the power to lead, love, and lift.
If something in your heart is telling you this might be for you or your child, we invite you to take the first step.
Come with us in 2028. Come experience culture, community, and postsecondary preparation in a way you never have before.