Strive Trips - Service l Adventure l Athletics

03/18/2026

There’s something about Peru that stays with you long after you leave. Over the past week, we moved through early mornings, long days, and quiet moments- running at altitude, learning alongside local students, and sharing experiences that challenged and grounded us.

Trips like this remind us what’s possible when you step outside your routine and fully show up somewhere new. If you’ve ever thought about doing something like this, it might be worth taking the next step. We are now accepting applications for our summer trip to Iten, Kenya.

03/12/2026

A great beginning to another chapter for Strive as we see a new group of students experiencing life in another culture helping others.

03/10/2026

Hello Peru!

03/08/2026

And they’re off! Matt and Liz make their way to Peru to put the final touches on a spring program. Rob is keeping the home office staffed in the meantime!

02/08/2026

Excellence, adventure & fun awaits. Take the leap. Join us in Kenya this summer. www.strivetrips.org

02/06/2026

We’re looking forward to relaxing evenings after full days of service work and training in Iten at the High Altitude Training Centre. Join us this summer in Kenya.

01/31/2026

Day dawns over the Maasai Mara. Adventure awaits. Heed the call. Strive Trips Kenya Summer 2026.

11/11/2025

Seven days. Three countries. Countless steps through mud, snow, and sunlight.
In the Trans Alpine Run, Matt found what Strive is all about — challenge, connection, and discovery through movement.

👉 Read the full story on the Strive blog. Link in bio.

11/05/2025

Newsletter #1 -

Join us June 29–July 17, 2026 for an unforgettable experience in Iten, Kenya — the heart of distance running. This program combines high-altitude training with meaningful cultural immersion, service learning, and educational workshops. Student athletes will train alongside local runners, contrib...

10/28/2025

7 days. 3 countries. Endless mountains.

Our Co-Director, Matt Shamey, completed the Transalpine Run — an unforgettable 7-day stage race across Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. 🏔️

His first blog about the experience is live on our website — full of determination, views, and reflections on what it means to keep striving.

Tap the link in bio to read it!

10/15/2025

Applications are OPEN for Strive Trips: Kenya 2026! ✨

Dates: June 29 – July 17, 2026

We’re accepting student-athletes and college interns.

Train at altitude in the heart of Kenya, serve alongside local communities, and adventure on safari in the Maasai Mara — all in a safe, structured program built for active students. Each day blends service-learning + athletic training + exploration.
Spots are limited and will fill fast.

High School Student application: https://forms.gle/511iX9cnwUGptsna7

College Intern application: https://forms.gle/AK7qjxaiYMTVHy3U9