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Mission Trips
to Samaná,
Dominican Republic

Experience

For groups of 5 or more, you can have a fantastic mission trip week in the Dominican Republic. Experience the Dominican culture, local food, and tropical weather, all while making an impact on the children at the home. Teams can take part in helping with projects around the campus, play and connect with the children, and more.

A child and an adult playing Jenga on a blue floor.
Plate with fried chicken drumsticks, white rice, fried plantains, and avocado slices
Group of people holding coconuts outdoors with trees in background

During your trip, all meals and accommodations are provided. A local cook creates a menu based on your preferences (and local food availability). Rooms with A/C, showers, and locking doors are available at our Mission Quarters, which can accommodate up to 20 guests.

You can connect with the children daily and play games with them. The children enjoy learning from and meeting new visitors. Church is held every Tuesday evening and Sunday morning at The International Baptist Church Los Corrales. Expect a loud and lively church service with lots of music and a Spanish sermon. We usually take at least one day to explore the beach at a nearby town, Las Terrenas. Here, you can explore miles of sandy white beach, hot tropical sun, and the warm ocean for a day. Transportation is extra, and lunch can be enjoyed at one of the many beachside restaurants.

What You Can Expect

A white two-story house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a garden, at sunset.
Group of people playing basketball on an outdoor court surrounded by palm trees
Group of people walking on a sandy beach with palm trees and ocean in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Group of people, including children and adults, posing for a photo indoors. They are standing in rows and appear to be smiling or looking at the camera. The setting includes a stage and some wooden benches.

Impact

When you visit Advocates of Love on a mission trip, you experience a life changing trip. Your time and presence directly support our campus, but more importantly, you bring fun, connection, and unforgettable moments to the children. The games, the conversations, the moments you share, those are the things the kids hold onto and the moments you will remember as well. Your visit also supports the home in a tangible way, helping us continue providing care, education, and stability for every child here.

You come to give your time and energy, but what you take with you matters just as much.

“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”

— 1 John 3:18

A group of children and a man playing volleyball on an outdoor court. The court is painted blue and red with a basketball hoop on one side. There are trees and buildings in the background. The players are wearing casual clothes, and some are barefoot.
Smiling child holding a pair of red roller skates in an outdoor setting with palm trees in the background.
A man and a young boy cooking together at a kitchen counter, pouring batter into a pan. The man is wearing a graphic t-shirt and shorts, while the boy wears a light blue shirt and black shorts. A water dispenser and various kitchen items are visible in the background.
People playing volleyball outdoors, two jumping near a net, surrounded by palm trees and a small blue building.

Room/Board: approx. $500 USD per person

Airfare and ground transportation is additional and dependent on the total number of people. We will handle all the logistics for you.

Length: 5-Day Trips

Whats Included: lodging and all meals

Optional: add-on excursion adventures (can run about $100-$200 per person based on selections)

Note: Your group must have at least 5 people in it

Investment

Group of smiling people posing outdoors on a basketball court at night, with a basketball hoop visible in the background.
Group of adults posing for a photo indoors, with a band playing instruments in the background.
Three people painting a room green with rollers and brushes, one standing on a ladder, another on a chair, and paint supplies on a table.

Mission trips are for groups of 5 or more. If your group is less than 5, you can sign up for a day visit here.

Sign Up For a Mission Trip

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