Ultimate Workout 28 Bolivia

Dates

July 18 - 30, 2018

Location

Bolivia

Participation Fee

$925

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Overview

**This project is currently full. In order to be placed on a waiting list, please fill out the project registration, and we’ll be in touch with you shortly if and when a spot opens up.**

Maranatha’s annual teen project, the Ultimate Workout, is entering its 28th year, and we’re headed to Bolivia! 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 100 volunteers to join together to make a difference in Entre Rios, Bolivia. Maranatha provides all project leadership; chaperones are not required in order for a teen or group of teens to attend. In fact, adults are not allowed on the project unless they are leadership, and teens are encouraged to experience the trip without a chaperone from their local area.

This group of volunteers will become a family as they build new classrooms for a school in Entre Rios, conduct local community outreach and children’s programs, and hold medical and dental clinics in surrounding villages.

Register soon to secure your spot. Final deadline for full payment and additional forms is six weeks before the project: June 1, 2018.

Scope

Classroom Construction

Community Outreach and Children’s Ministry

Medical and Dental Clinics

Monday, July 16

Staff Arrival in Santa Cruz

Wednesday, July 18

Participant Arrival in Santa Cruz

Thursday, July 19

Orientation and Travel to Entre Rios

Friday, July 20

Work Day

Saturday, July 21

Worship with the local congregations

Sunday, July 22

Work Days

Wednesday, July 25

Rafting Excursion

Thursday, July 26

Work Days

Saturday, July 28

Worship with the local congregations

Sunday, July 29

Bus to Santa Cruz, Evening Departures

Monday, July 30

Morning Departures

ARRIVALParticipants will arrive in Santa Cruz, Bolivia (airport code VVI) on Wednesday, July 18. Adult staff will arrive in Santa Cruz (VVI) on Monday, July 16. You will be given the exact time frame upon confirmation.Please wait for confirmation from Maranatha before purchasing your airfare to ensure there is still space on the project and to ensure you book the right flight.

DEPARTUREAll volunteers will depart on Sunday, July 29. You will be given the exact time frame upon confirmation.

"Camping" in a Hospital

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A few years ago, a new hospital was built in Entre Rios. But the project ran out of money for furniture and operations. So the beautiful building has remained unused. The local government has given us permission to stay in this unusual location.

The group will be divided by site and gender into rooms. About six people will sleep on the floor of each room and share the shower and bathroom. We will create a makeshift kitchen outside of the hospital under a large tent. That is also where the group will meet for worships and meals.

Volunteers will need to bring their own sleeping mat or air mattress, bed linens or sleeping bag, towels, and washcloths on the project. A complete packing list will be provided in your final mailing. Don’t expect TV or Wi-Fi; 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. Each night, everyone will come together for dinner and worship.

Travel Information

Volunteers will purchase their own plane tickets to Santa Cruz (VVI), where you will be met by Maranatha representatives.

Once you are confirmed, you will receive the exact time from within which to arrive and depart. Please wait to receive this time frame BEFORE booking your flights. Any tickets outside of these guidelines will result in additional fees.

After booking, please forward a copy of your itinerary to uw@maranatha.org

Travel Resources

CI Azumano Travel:
800-454-4099 or by email with Erle or Azumano Team at corporatetravel@ciazumano.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 discounted booking fees.

River Rafting

Entre Rios is located on the edge of the Amazon rainforest, and during the project, we’ll take a midweek break to explore a small part of it. On Tuesday or Wednesday, the group will take a rafting trip on one of the rivers near Villa Tunarí, a popular eco-tourist destination in Bolivia. The group will have a chance to traverse class 1-3 rapids and jump into the water and swim during the calm stretches. The rafting company is very professional, and everyone will have safety training, helmets, and life jackets. In the afternoon, the group will head to a monkey park where we’ll see monkeys and take a short hike in the jungle for some beautiful views.

At the end of the project, volunteers will return to Santa Cruz to fly home. The group will visit a small souvenir market that sells little trinkets to remember Bolivia (t-shirts, hats, carvings, art work, key chains, bracelets, etc).

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.