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VISIONS Service Adventures: Dominican Republic

by: VISIONS Service Adventures

9.43 (7)Verified

The “Visionary” teens who participate in VISIONS Dominican Republic experience more than one can possibly anticipate, with the richness and fullness that comes from being part of a community, in every sense of the world. Understand what it must be like to have inadequate educational resources, but help make a difference while building classrooms with local friends and partners who share your passi...

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Program Highlights

Organize a summer camp for some of the 2500 children who attend classes in schools built by VISIONS.

Help build and remodel schools, a medical clinic, and/or community centers.

Kayak through mangrove forests, hike through jungle terrain and swim in natural pools at Los Haitises National Park.

Learn about environmentally sustainable chocolate making on an organic cacao plantation.

Take Merengue and Salsa lessons while practicing your Spanish.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects:
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Culture
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

The New York Times

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.52

Total Reviews

7

The Dominican was perfect, Visions left lots to be desired

by: Clay Stull - United StatesProgram: VISIONS Service Adventures: Dominican Republic
6

Don't get me wrong, I loved the time I spent in the Dominican Republic, however, the way Visions ran the trip left a lot to be desired. I spent my time with 23 other teens, who behaved increasingly poorly and vulgarly, which was not addressed by the leaders on the trip whatsoever. There was constant homophobic, transphobic, racist, and misogynistic sentiments expressed by the students on the trip, along with talk of sex, drugs, and alcohol. These issues were bought up to the leaders multiple tim...

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VISIONS Service Adventures responded to this reviewOctober 21, 2023

Hi Clay, Thank you for this feedback, both positive and constructive. We're very happy to hear that you loved the Dominican Republic and really connected with our host community. We're also very sorry to hear that you did not have a positive experi...

I had the best summer ever!

by: Sabine Garrahan - United StatesProgram: VISIONS Service Adventures: Dominican Republic
10

Meeting new friends some even from towns next to mine. I had an amazing time not only experiencing the culture of the Dominican Republic but also how my fellow volunteers live in their respective states.

I had such a great fime

by: Aidan Gross - United StatesProgram: VISIONS Service Adventures: Dominican Republic
10

I went to the Dominican Republic this past summer and had the best time. Met lots of new people and made friends that will last a lifetime. It was so much fun. The activities were all fun and so entertaining. The food was great and I had no problems.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic

Types & Subjects

  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Culture

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accomodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application
  • Letters of Reference

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