Dominican Youth Conservation Project

  • 8 Days
  • Service Learning Tour

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DREAM Environmental Service Project for At-Risk Youth

DREAM Environmental Service Project for At-Risk Youth

As DREAM Project partners, collaborate in a joint effort with local at-risk youth on environmental conservation projects.

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As DREAM Project partners, collaborate in a joint effort with local at-risk youth on environmental conservation projects.

Coral Reef Restoration Project

Coral Reef Restoration Project

Fundación Ecológica Maguá is a Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organization, dedicated to the conservation and management of the natural coastal and marine resources in the DR. Learn about the importance of coral reefs to the global marine ecosystem, what's happening to them, and what can be done to help. You'll gain first-hand experience building or maintaining artificial reefs to support the coral nursery program.

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Fundación Ecológica Maguá is a Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organization, dedicated to the conservation and management of the natural coastal and marine resources in the DR. Learn about the importance of coral reefs to the global marine ecosystem, what's happening to them, and what can be done to help. You'll gain first-hand experience building or maintaining artificial reefs to support the coral nursery program.

Mangrove Forest Restoration Project

Mangrove Forest Restoration Project

Fundación Ecológica Maguá is a Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organization, dedicated to the conservation and management of the natural coastal and marine resources in the DR. Learn about the importance of mangrove forests to the global marine ecosystem, what's happening to them, and what can be done to help. You'll gain first-hand experience planting mangroves where they are needed.

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Fundación Ecológica Maguá is a Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organization, dedicated to the conservation and management of the natural coastal and marine resources in the DR. Learn about the importance of mangrove forests to the global marine ecosystem, what's happening to them, and what can be done to help. You'll gain first-hand experience planting mangroves where they are needed.

Surfing Lesson in the Dominican Republic

Surfing Lesson in the Dominican Republic

Connect with an important part of the local culture as you learn to ride the waves at Encuentro Beach.

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Connect with an important part of the local culture as you learn to ride the waves at Encuentro Beach.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling

Yasica River Boat Trip and Bonfire Dinner

Yasica River Boat Trip and Bonfire Dinner

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Itinerary

This itinerary is the starting point for your tour, but it’s not set in stone. If there are days you would like to change, or specific places you’d like to go, we can work with you to create a personalized program that fits the needs of you and your students.

Day 1: Cabarete

Beinvenidos to the Dominican Republic! Upon arriving in Santiago you'll meet your ACIS Tour Manager at the airport and transfer to your hotel along the country's beautiful northern coast before tonight's welcome orientation and dinner.

Day 2: Cabarete

This morning attend an orientation session to kick off your environmental service project for at-risk youth in partnership with Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring (DREAM). DREAM grew from the vision of a group of Dartmouth students looking to make a difference in 1995, and was formally established as a 501(c) nonprofit in 2002. DREAM currently staffs more than 40 Dominicans, several expatriates and numerous volunteers from across the globe, all working together to change the lives of over 6,000 children a year. The day concludes with a special shared BBQ dinner, where you'll get a chance to mingle and bond with the DREAM staff as you practice your Spanish.

Day 3: Cabarete

Today continue work on your DREAM environmental service project. You'll collaborate with area school children, engaging in joint analysis to bring awareness to both local and international environmental and sustainability issues, while also supporting the community's at-risk youth. The specific nature of the project will depend on where the need is greatest at the time. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy Cabarete's beach or explore more of the town at your own pace. Lunch is included today instead of dinner.

Day 4: Cabarete

Spend a final day collaborating on your DREAM environmental service project, followed by time to reflect on the positive impact your efforts will have on local at-risk youth. Following that, enjoy free time to experience more of the area's lively culture and beautiful beaches at your leisure. Lunch is included today instead of dinner.

Day 5: Cabarete

Today's project brings you to the Fundación Ecológica Maguá to learn about the organization's goals, successes and the continual challenges of working to protect and conserve the environment. You'll get your feet wet with first-hand learning on the importance of coral reefs as you assist with the organization's artificial reef and coral nursery program. Then go snorkeling in Sosua Bay, supervised by a certified dive master. In these warm, pristine waters you'll get a crystal-clear view of the bay's stunning marine life, including spectacular coral reefs. You'll also gain a greater appreciation for the fragile nature of marine and coastal environments.

Day 6: Cabarete

This morning you'll do part two of your marine biology work with the Fundación Ecológica Maguá, this time assisting with the organization's mangrove forest restoration project. Learn about the importance of mangroves to the marine ecosystem and help with replanting this critical flora. After, discover more of the area's colorful tropical fish as you enjoy another snorkeling excursion in a different spot on the Dominican's North Coast, said to be some of the best snorkeling in the world.

Day 7: Cabarete

Catch a wave this morning while taking surfing lessons at Encuentro Beach. If you're a novice, no worries—certified surf-instruction coaches will literally help you get your feet wet in the warm Caribbean waters. The afternoon is yours to relax on the beach or perhaps do some souvenir shopping, and to reflect on everything you've learned this week. Later, cap off your experience with a boat ride down the Yasica River where you'll spot a wide variety of coastal water birds. Then savor a farewell dinne—an authentic fish-and-chicken barbeque using a fogón, a traditional Dominican stove—followed by a bonfire on the beach.

Day 8: Departure

Depart for the USA.

Price This Tour

Price This Tour

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Ultimate-Plus Protection Plan

Most Enhanced health coverage, program interruption, baggage delay/loss and travel delay protection while on tour. Plus, enhanced medical/job loss cancellation refund policy

Rate $400

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Ultimate Protection Plan

Enhanced health coverage, program interruption, baggage delay/loss and travel delay protection while on tour. Plus, enhanced medical/job loss cancellation refund policy

Rate $280

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