SICOM runs within the bigger ICOM (International Conference on Missions), which is open to all age groups. Each year the conference is held in a different location within the U.S. This year, the conference is being held in Columbus, Ohio, November 4-6.
The conference, is an 5 hour drive away, and will involve missing a day of school on Friday, November 4th. Overnight accommodations will be at a nearby hotel (boys & girls in separate rooms, along with an adult of the same gender). Return home on Sunday morning, November 6th.
Benefits for students of participating in SICOM:
Time to build relationships to/from/during the event.
First-hand opportunities to meet many active missionaries ministering around the world.
A variety of workshops to engage beyond the main session speakers.
The opportunity to participate in an interactive food-packing activity.
Cost per 6-12th grade student*: $70 (plus money for fast-food-style lunch & dinner meals each day, Saturday & Sunday breakfast is provided at the hotel)