Hi Parents!
We finally have our travel information for the DR Mission Trip!
Flight List – Check Your Student’s Flight Info
Travel Information
Charter 1: Departure Saturday, March 30
Charter 2: Departure Saturday, March 30
Charter 1: Arrival Saturday, April 6
Please be prepared to pick up your student from the ATL airport at 11:30am.
Charter 2: Arrival Saturday, April 6
Please be prepared to pick up your student from the ATL airport at 12:00pm.
Reminders
Packing
Some key reminders in regard to packing…
- You must pack all bedding (sheets, pillow, sleeping bag, etc.)
- The dress code applies on all days of the trip (including travel days). No tank tops, leggings, and shorts that are shorter than 5-inch inseam will be allowed.
- Pack extra spending money in small bills.
Safety
Please remind your students of these safety tips:
- DO NOT drink Dominican tap water. When brushing your teeth, please use your water bottle with filtered water.
- DO NOT pet or handle any stray animals.
- DO NOT flush toilet paper down the toilet in the Dominican (we have affectionately begun to call it “trash can paper”).
Technology
Please remind your students about their technology…
- Make sure your student brings a watch (keep in mind they will not be allowed to wear their Apple Watches).
- Please make sure your student packs a flashlight.
- Disposable cameras are welcome! If your student wants to take pictures on the trip, disposable and digital cameras are allowed.