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VISIONS: Dominican Republic High School Service Program

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putting the finishing touches on a mural at a worksite
VISIONS worksite
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VISIONS participants form a community based around service
Taking a break to play some baseball
Races in the VISIONS amazing race competition

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Help build much-needed schools and organize a summer camp for kids from the poorest neighborhoods of Santo Domingo. Spend off-hours in classic Caribbean style—socializing, dancing, laughing, telling stories, speaking Spanish and watching baseball with new friends. Complete the experience with excursions to the Zona Colonial, artisan markets, beaches, caves and the majestic Dominican Alps.

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  • Growth 9.5
  • Support 9.3
  • Fun 9
  • Housing 9.8
  • Safety 9.5
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Kodee
33
Female
Bozeman, Montana
10/10

Exemplified Immersion in the DR

Mar 22, 2015

As a staff member in the Dominican Republic I have grown as a individual and professional while seeing an even more intensified growth for the participants. For housing nearly 30 individuals the house held up well, but was far from perfec but very reflective of the normal Dominican living experience. This program is great in the realm of immersion, there is always a Dominican to talk to or play a game with. The communities we work in quickly become a family and really make the experience one of a kind.

How can this program be improved?
The amount of travel to the work site.
Yes, I recommend this program
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Kyle
20
Male
United States
9/10

Wouldn't Hesitate To Do It Again

Oct 7, 2014

I had been in this neighborhood before and loved it, so I wanted to have a more extended stay. Gave me the opportunity to truly experience the culture of this beautiful place. For me it was great. I would go to the worksite or kids camp ready to work, then at night have a cultural experience. The best by far for me is just hanging out with the dominican friends I made, while getting a coke at the corner store. If you go to the community with open arms, they will take gladly. Then you will be part of a community you have never seen anything like before, and will never forget it.

How can this program be improved?
Let the kids have a little more freedom, with just a tiny bit less restriction. I know most of those rules are from safety precautions and things from the past, but that is to the individuals decision. One of the best parts of the trip is experiencing the culture, so at times I wanted to just only be with Dominicans, and truly be submerged by myself.
Yes, I recommend this program
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d87
20
Male
USA
10/10

Great Trip!

Aug 22, 2014

I had such a great trip with Visions to the Dominican Republic! Everyone on the trip was great and I thought there was a really good balance between working and doing other activities! I would love to go back!

Yes, I recommend this program
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Annie
20
Female
Philadelphia PA
10/10

DR

Aug 22, 2014

I had such a good trip with Visions to the Dominican Republic and I know I will never forget it. I made friends that I know I will never forget both with the other participants and with the locals. I loved the project we did and I felt like there was a really good sense of community. I would definitely do a Visions trip again!

Yes, I recommend this program

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VISIONS programs are grounded in a philosophy that has been changing the lives of teenagers for 30 years. We believe it is best to do one thing and do it well. That’s why across all programs we have one model, built on the pillars of meaningful...

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