Empowering Children on the North Coast

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Tour Number: 2557596NT
Group Leader: Patricia Gray
Requested Departure Date: 6/1/2023
Requested Return Date: 6/8/2023
Requested Departure Gateway: Columbus (OH)
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For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.

8 days
Cabarete, Dominican Republic - Estimated 20 Service Hours
FOSTERING SOCIAL CHANGE:
This youth-focused project explores the Girl Effect, an international movement that empowers young women to end generational poverty in their own communities. By helping to build generations of strong women throughout the North Coast, you’ll encourage the tolerance and inspiration needed to motivate a community-wide movement —as well as make physical improvements to local community centers.

  • Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to your service project location

    • Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
    • Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving

  • Days 2 - 5: Service project • Mariposa Foundation • Cabarete

    As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with non-profits to better understand the local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like. 

    • In the morning, begin your service project with children in a nearby village.
    • Spend the afternoon immersed in cultural activities.
    • In the evening, reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.


    Your Service Project Themes
    We work with local nonprofits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include: 

    • Access to Education
    • Youth Development
    • Generational Poverty

  • Day 6: Service project • Mariposa Foundation • Cabarete

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    Surfing Lessons in Cabarete

    Surfing Lessons in Cabarete

    Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of the Dominican Republic's premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor. 

  • Day 7: Cabarete • Santiago

    Take a guided tour of a national marine park where tropical plants and pristine beaches are abound

    Enjoy a naturalist tour of the lagoon

    Travel to Santiago

  • Day 8: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to your service project location

    • Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
    • Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving

  • Days 2 - 5: Service project • Mariposa Foundation • Cabarete

    As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with non-profits to better understand the local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like. 

    • In the morning, begin your service project with children in a nearby village.
    • Spend the afternoon immersed in cultural activities.
    • In the evening, reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.


    Your Service Project Themes
    We work with local nonprofits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include: 

    • Access to Education
    • Youth Development
    • Generational Poverty

  • Day 6: Service project • Mariposa Foundation • Cabarete

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Surfing Lessons in Cabarete

    Surfing Lessons in Cabarete

    Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of the Dominican Republic's premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor. 

  • Day 7: Cabarete • Santiago

    Take a guided tour of a national marine park where tropical plants and pristine beaches are abound

    Enjoy a naturalist tour of the lagoon

    Travel to Santiago

  • Day 8: Depart for home

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  • Airfare & Transportation

    Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships and ferries—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.

  • Hotels

    Enjoy a 7-night stay in hotels with private bathrooms.

  • Regional Meals

    Traditional breakfasts, lunches and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your trip experience.

  • Field Director

    Your bilingual, culturally connected Field Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-trip logistics and facilitates post-project reflection activities.

  • 20 Service Hours

    Earn up to 20 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.

  • Volunteer and Leadership Activities

    Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.

  • Guided Sightseeing

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.

  • Entrances

    Gain access to local attractions, like hiking around the National Park with your guide—we'll take care of lines and tickets.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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Total price

$3,914
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