Ultimate Workout 26 Dominican Republic

Dates

July 13 - 24, 2016

Location

Dominican Republic

Participation Fee

$850

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* Maps may indicate region where project will take place, not a specific site location.

Overview

Maranatha’s annual teen project, the Ultimate Workout, is entering its 26th year, and we are once again offering two Ultimate Workouts, one in the United States and one in the Dominican Republic! Each year, high school aged teens from around the world join the Ultimate Workout and find opportunities to grow physically, socially, and spiritually. This year we are expecting more than 150 volunteers to join together to make a difference in the Dominican Republic. Maranatha provides all project leadership; we are not currently looking for chaperones and chaperones are not required in order for a teen group to attend.

This group of volunteers will become a family as they construct churches, renovate and paint existing buildings, conduct local community outreach and children’s programs and hold medical and dental clinics in surrounding villages. Download the information brochure for more information.

Final deadline for full payment and additional forms is six weeks before the project, June 1.

Scope

Church Construction

Painting and Renovation

Medical and Dental Clinics

Community Outreach

Children’s Ministry Programs

Monday, July 11

Staff Arrival in Santo Domingo and Orientation

Wednesday, July 13

Participant Arrival in Santo Domingo

Thursday, July 14

Orientation and Work Days

Monday, July 16

Worship with Congregations

Sunday, July 17

Work Days

Wednesday, July 20

Excursion

Thursday, July 21

Work Days

Saturday, July 23

Worship with Congregations

Sunday, July 24

Departure from Santo Domingo

ARRIVALVolunteers will be asked to arrive in Santo Domingo (airport code SDQ) within a specific time frame on July 13, 2016. Staff will arrive on July 11 for staff orientation. You will be given this time frame upon confirmation. Please wait for confirmation from Maranatha before purchasing your airfare. Flights arriving outside of the provided time frame will incur additional fees.

DEPARTUREAll volunteers will be asked to depart from Santo Domingo (SDQ) on July 24, 2016.

Dormitories

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Volunteers will be staying at the Seventh-day Adventist Camp in Najayo, just south of San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. The group will be divided into dorm rooms by gender and team assignments. Each dorm room has six twin beds and is connected with a bathroom. The rooms do not have AC, but overhead fans are provided. The group will meet in the auditorium for worships and in the dining room for meals.

You must bring your own bed linens, towels, and washcloths on the project. Please note that it is expected to be quite warm while we are in the Dominican Republic. A complete packing list will be provided in your final mailing. Don’t expect hot water, TV, air conditioning, or Wi-Fi, but this trip is about eliminating distractions that prevent you from focusing on a connection with Christ.

Each day volunteers will divide into their teams for work, and each night, everyone will come back together for dinner and worship.

Travel Information

Volunteers will purchase their own plane tickets to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Maranatha representatives will meet volunteers upon arrival in Santo Domingo.

Once you are confirmed, you will receive the exact time frame within which to arrive and depart. Please wait to receive this time frame before booking your flights. After booking your itinerary, please forward a copy to uw@maranatha.org.

Travel Resources

Azumano Travel:
800-454-4099 or by email with Erle at edpenha@azumano.com

Butler Travel:
503-879-5005 or by email with Nathanael at nathan@butlertravel.com

Kayak:
www.kayak.com

When contacting the Azumano or Butler travel agencies, make sure you mention Maranatha for the best fares.

Catalina Island

During the project, we’ll get a chance to visit some touristy parts of the Dominican Republic. The island is known for white sand beaches and beautiful Caribbean weather. We will take a bus to La Romana and board a catamaran that will take us to a smaller island called Isla Catalina. On the island there is a beautiful sandy beach, warm water, and palm trees. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, although there isn’t a whole lot to see besides sand. A meal is included, and there will also be opportunities to purchase local area souvenirs on the island.

Contact Us Want to speak with someone at Maranatha directly? Please call our office at 916.774.7700 to speak with a volunteer specialist. Alternatively, you can send us an email.

Thank you for your interest in one of our mission projects. You have been added to the interest list, and you will be notified via e-mail as soon as more information is available and registration has been opened. Typically registration is open three to six months in advance of the project dates; although, sometimes it can be delayed as we lock in accommodations and budgets. Thank you for your patience.

Please note that putting your name on the interest list ensures that you will be notified when registration is available, but does not guarantee you a place on the project. You will still need to complete the online registration form to reserve your spot on the trip.

Feel free to contact us at anytime to find out the current status of this project.