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Mission Trips

2008 Mission Trips to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

July 12 - 19, 2008

Please note: Effective August 1, 2007: Due to the expense and time associated with leading teams to the Dominican Republic which our operating budget is not able to absorb anymore, we will require church group, youth group, or other groups traveling with Project Child to sponsor expenses for Project Child's Team Leader. These expenses are airfare, lodging, transportation and ministry-related expenses.


AIRFARE: As of 3/24/08, American Airlines published flight for below itinerary is $425. per person, round trip.

Sat July 12: Tampa, FL to Miami FL - Flight #AA 1451

                   Miami, FL to Sto Domingo - Flight #AA 783

Sat July 19: Sto. Domingo to San Juan PR - Flight #AA 586

                   San Juan PR to Tampa FL - Flight #AA 372


Hotel:  Quality Inn, Las Americas (Santo Domingo) located about 15 minutes from the main airport.


Room Rates:

2 persons per room/per day: US$80, plus 26% tax

3 persons per room/per day: US$90, plus 26% tax

4 persons per room/per day: US$100, plus 26% tax


Tourist Card: US $10.00 purchased in Santo Domingo airport.


Travel Insurance: $2.75 per day paid before trip.


A donation of USD $100 will be asked 45 days before departure to help with the purchase of various construction materials, supplies, and tools needed to carry out the work.


Documents: A valid US passport and photo ID.


Luggage: 2 pieces (74" total, up to 50 lbs. each)
1 piece carry-on (45" total, up to 40 lbs.)


Money: The exchange rate is currently around 33 DR Pesos (DOP) per US Dollar (USD). For the latest exchange rates click here.


Vaccinations: While no vaccines are required to visit DR, it is strongly suggested that you at least have the MMR series (mumps, measles, rubella), Tetanus and Hepatitis A & B. Don't forget the corresponding boosters. Please consult your doctor for other vaccinations. Additional health information for travelers to the Caribbean can be obtained by clicking here.


Medicines: Bring Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate, or similar-type products.


Electricity: 110 volts as in the US.


Phone Calls: It is best if you purchase a calling card while in DR that's comparable with their phones. This card may be used form the hotel and it will cost less than the room phones.


Weather: In the 80's and 90's.


Clothing: Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. Wear comfortable, closed shoes such as sneakers or steel-toed shoes. Construction boots are recommended if doing construction work.


You may attend church services on Sunday morning, unless it is your departure date. You will need church attire if you attend church (Ladies: dress, or blouse and skirt...Gentlemen: slacks and a nice shirt).


Food: Bring snacks.


Security: We do not go anywhere that it is not safe. We encourage taking an evening off to sightsee; however transportation costs and other related expenses associated with touring are considered personal expenses. Do not bring anything on the trip that you would not want to loose (jewelry, expensive camera, etc).


Gifts: PC has strict rules about monetary gifts and they are not to be given to any one during the mission trip. If you feel led to help out a person (or persons) financially, this must be done on your own and not within the context of the mission trip. You may do so but only after having returned to the US. We urge you to speak with a Project Child team leader about this, if you have any questions.

Recommended items to bring:

  • Bible
  • Alarm clock
  • Flashlight & batteries
  • Insect Repellent  
  • Snacks
  • Pepto-Bismol/anti-diarrhea medicine
  • Dry soap (antibacterial)
  • work gloves

1. Remember why we are going to the Dominican Republic and what want to accomplish.


2. Show respect for the country and its people.

  • Do not speak in a discriminatory way about the country,
    the people, or their customs. Respect everyone and their
    feelings.
  • Remember...this is a third world country and the people
    do the best they can with what they have. If you wish to
    suggest a better way to do a particular job or task, please
    do so in a loving way and always making sure that you
    have the means to provide them with the proper tools to
    do what you are suggesting.
  • We need to watch ourselves
    not to offend the people that we are there to help.

3. Be spiritually prepared.

  • Expect the unexpected. Expect some degree of despair, sadness and helplessness about the condition of the children in this country.
  • Be flexible.
  • Be in the word of God and pray daily.

4. Always be a servant.

  • Have an attitude to serve.
  • Minister to each other.
  • Take initiative to help without being asked (Note: You will not be asked to do anything that you are not comfortable with. Please let your team leader know how you feel with a particular task).
  • Please pray that you will return home with a new perspective and a greater burden for reaching out to those less fortunate. Ask God to reveal to you how He wishes to use you during this trip and upon your return to the US.