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Our international trips are available year-round and can be customized specifically to your group’s needs. We have a trip advisor ready to speak with you, please call 1-844-258-9616, or chat with us now online to book your next life-changing international mission trip.
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Overview
Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico in September 2017. Millions of people were left without electricity, with limited access to clean water, and with damaged homes. While supplies and assistance have been arriving to the island since the hurricane, help will be needed for years to come to rebuild Puerto Rico.
On this trip as a dancer you will be connected with local orphanages and community programs to teach dance and work with young children. You will also connect with local dancers for cross-cultural learning and performances. As a non-dancer, there will be plenty of opportunities to serve with local partners that are working to rebuild the infrastructure and communities after the devastation of Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Because Puerto Rico is a US Territory, you do not need a passport to travel there, and many Puerto Ricans speak English, making it an easy location for first time mission teams to visit. Your team will be lodged in safe and secure facilities with access to electricity and running water, and will be provided with meals and drinking water. We encourage you to link arms with us in helping our friends and fellow US citizens rebuild their homes and their lives.
Thanks for your ongoing love and compassion for people in Puerto Rico.
Dates and Pricing
How You’ll Serve
On our recovery type dance trips, you might be involved with these types of projects (subject to change):
- Help with minor home repair and roof
- Help with debris clearing and residential cleanup
- Provide dance performances and teaching dance for healing and recovery to families and individuals impacted by the hurricanes
- Teach dance at local orphanages and communities
- Perform at local venues to raise awareness about human trafficking
Because the situation on the ground is constantly changing, we ask that you come with a flexible spirit, ready to serve in any way that is needed.
For the past 10 years, we’ve partnered with the city municipalities of Cayey, Ponce, and others, sending hundreds of people to help elderly and disabled people with home repair and maintenance. We’ll keep partnering with these cities to bring much-needed supplies and recovery in 2020 and beyond. We ask for your continued prayers and support.
Schedule
Sample Itinerary
Saturday – Arrive at San Juan Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU); meet your local staff, pick up your rental vehicle(s) and drive to your lodging facility; Countdown Connections: Trip overview, rules, expectations (This will be a nightly group meeting/discussion/activity time.)
Sunday – Attend local church in the morning; cultural activity in the afternoon
Monday-Tuesday – Breakfast and devotions; serve where needed by teaching dance, performing, and interacting with local communities; Non-dancers to help with service projects; Countdown Connections: Focus on 3 areas of Personal Development, Service, and Self-Care
Wednesday – Free day to enjoy the beach, forest, and/or Old San Juan (ideas provided by our local staff); Countdown Connections
Thursday-Friday – Continue service projects; Attend local dance classes/ cultural exchange in the AM; Teach/perform dance at local orphanage or safe house; Countdown Connections
Saturday – Depart for SJU airport; fly home• A passport is not required to travel to Puerto Rico if you are a U.S. citizen because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory.
Need to Know
- Consult with your doctor on appropriate and recommended vaccines. Be sure to bring bug spray (at least 25% DEET) as there are mosquito-borne illnesses present in Puerto Rico, including Dengue Fever, Chikungunya, and the Zika virus
- Fly into the San Juan Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Average flight cost is $450-$600
- Cost of ground transportation is not included; the cost of your rental vehicle(s) and associated fees (tolls and gas expenses) are your responsibility
- Lodging may be in a community center, school, an empty apartment building, or even a baseball stadium. Plan to bring a twin-size air mattress to sleep on and a twin-size sheet set and small pillow
- Currency and electricity are the same as the rest of the U.S.
- Spanish and English are the primary languages
- Bring additional money for souvenirs and free day activities
Program
2021 Program Theme
This summer at Group Mission Trips your group will experience a fresh look at the idea of worth through the parable of the prodigal son.
Through each powerful, transformational mission trip experience, your group will see how Jesus wants each of us to know we are valuable, loved, accepted, and worth it to him.
FAQs
What about COVID-19 safety precautions?
Our goal is do our best to ensure the safety of participants, local partners, and members of the communities we serve. We are in contact with our partners in each community and working to make sure we provide the safest environment and follow all local guidelines when it comes time for your trip. As we get more specific details and plans, we will be sure to share them with you and your group. In the meantime, you may refer to this list of precautions we are currently evaluating: COVID-19 Precautions
Who can participate?
Our international trips are family-friendly, so, in most cases, kids can serve along with adults. We require 1 adult (18 years or older) for every 5 youth (17 years or younger). Contact us at 1-844-258-9616 for more location-specific age requirements.
How do I book my international mission trip?
Contact one of our mission trip advisors at 1-844-258-9616, or chat with us online.
Is airfare from North America included in the international mission trip price?
Prices do not include airfare from North America.
What is your policy on deposits, payments, and cancellations?
To reserve space on a trip, a non-refundable $100/person deposit is due when you register.
Payments can be made:
- Online
- By Phone: 1-844-258-9616
- By Mail:
Group Mission Trips
1001-A E Harmony Rd
#459
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Cancellations: Please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Are all meals included in the cost?
Most meals are covered as part of your registration, except for free days if you're serving in Alaska or Puerto Rico. Please see the detailed itinerary of your international trip for any exceptions.
What types of meals are served?
Most meals will be provided by our ministry partners, who have been carefully trained to prepare safe and nutritious meals for our teams. You will get a taste of local food on all of our trips, and some locations will include American food as well.
How strenuous are the activities and service?
While some mission trips are more physically strenuous than others, most international trips will include at least four 8-hour service days in hot and humid environments. Your group can work at the level of physical exertion with which they’re comfortable.
Are tips included in the cost?
Your international mission trip covers gratuities for meals in restaurants that are included for the week. Gratuities for porters or housekeeping staff if you stay in a hotel during your trip are at your discretion. Airport porters who help with your bags will expect to be tipped $1-$2, and if you participate in a guided tour or fun activity on your free day, you may want to consider tipping your hired guide.
Are the trips safe?
The safety of your group is a top priority for us, as we’re sure it is for you. In all the areas we serve, we take extra precautions to make sure you or your group is as safe as possible. Guided by our local, experienced ministry staff partners, we avoid situations that are inherently dangerous. We’re also proactive by choosing lodging facilities and transportation that are safe and reliable. Our mission trip advisors are glad to answer further safety questions.
Can you put together a custom trip for my group?
Our international trips are available year-round and can be customized specifically to your group’s needs. We have a trip advisor ready to speak with you, please call 1-844-258-9616, or chat with us now online to book your next life-changing international mission trip.
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Payment Policy
Our payment policy is designed to give you the most flexibility when reserving your mission trip experience with Group Mission Trips.
- When you register for a trip, a $100 non-refundable deposit is due per person to reserve your space.
- Full payment balance is due 60 days prior to the trip departure.
- Registration fees are in U.S. dollars and can be paid by check, money order, or credit card.
- For groups reserving more than 50% of a trip’s capacity, a $200 per person non-refundable deposit is required.
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