Children's ministry
Run a Vacation Bible School at a local school with snacks, games, testimonies, and Bible stories.
Mission trips to
Dominican Republic Mission Trips
VBS in the morning, a soccer camp in the afternoon, and groceries and prayer for a family on the way home.
- Length
- 7 days
- Ages
- 11+
- Group size
- 15+
- From
- $749
The story
Why the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, and most visitors never see more of it than a beach, a resort, or a golf course. The country has far more than that: varied terrain that climbs to Pico Duarte, the tallest mountain in the Caribbean, colonial-era landmarks in Santo Domingo, and local churches that know every family on their street. Your team will spend the week with those churches.
Children's ministry anchors the trip. You will run a Vacation Bible School at a local school, with snacks, games, testimonies, and Bible stories, and your students will be the ones up front telling the stories. Kids in the Dominican Republic are not shy, so plan to be climbed on.
The Adopt-A-Family ministry pairs your team with local churches to bring groceries and prayer to families in need, which usually turns into an hour in someone's home hearing how God has carried them. Sports ministry rounds out the week: basketball and soccer camps for kids and teens, or competitive games and tournaments with local teams if your group plays.
You stay in a local hotel with beds and bedding provided, eat Dominican food cooked by locals, and travel by private bus or van. Your Mission Leader, an adult with missions, leadership, and youth discipleship experience, handles ministry, meals, and daily devotionals. Adventures in Missions has mobilized churches since 1989 and takes care of the logistics so you can focus on the people in front of you.
Part of Caribbean Mission Trips
Trip ratings
Overall experience ratings.
Overall experience
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- 5 stars
- 67%
- 4 stars
- 0%
- 3 stars
- 33%
- 2 stars
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Average ratings by category Out of 5
- Pre-Trip Communication
- 4.2
- Lodging
- 3.0
- Ministry Activities & Experience
- 3.3
- Overall Site Rating
- 3.6
- Overall Experience
- 4.0
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Kings School
The work
What you'll do.
Community Service
Adopt-A-Family
Partner with local churches to bring groceries and prayer to families in need.
Sports ministry
Basketball and soccer camps for kids and youth, or competitive games and tournaments.
A typical week
Sample ministry schedule.
Dominican Republic: Sample Ministry Schedule
| Time | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Nothing scheduled | Breakfast + Devotional | Breakfast + Devotional | Breakfast + Devotional | Breakfast + Devotional | Breakfast + Devotional | Breakfast + Devotional |
| AM Ministry | Nothing scheduled | Church + Worship | English Teaching/VBS | English Teaching/VBS | English Teaching/VBS | Free Day | Departure |
| 12:00 PM | Nothing scheduled | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Nothing scheduled |
| PM Ministry | Arrival | Prayer Walking | Sports Ministry | Work Project | Children's Ministry | Free Day | Nothing scheduled |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Nothing scheduled |
| 7:00 to 8:00 PM | Orientation + Worship | Debrief + Worship | Debrief + Worship | Debrief + Worship | Debrief + Worship | Debrief + Worship | Nothing scheduled |
| 9:00 PM | Team Time | Free Time | Free Time | Free Time | Free Time | Free Time | Nothing scheduled |
| 10:00 PM | Lights Out | Lights Out | Lights Out | Lights Out | Lights Out | Lights Out | Nothing scheduled |
Sample only. Your team's week may look different.
Programs
Who this trip is for.
The Dominican Republic is for youth groups and adult teams of 15 or more, ages 11 and up. With 50 spots per week and a hotel rather than a church floor, it is a comfortable first international trip for a student ministry, and the sports ministry makes it a natural fit for teams with athletes. Groups under 15 should ask us about other options.
The details
Upcoming trips & cost.
2027 trips at a glance
- Group size
- Up to 50 people
- Trips available
- March to August
7-day trip
$749per person
Starts Saturday, ends Friday.
| Location | Length | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 – Mar 12, 202750 spots left | Dominican Republic | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 19, 202735 spots left | Dominican Republic | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 26, 202750 spots left | Dominican Republic | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Mar 27, 2027 – Apr 2, 202750 spots left | Dominican Republic | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 9, 202750 spots left | Dominican Republic | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 16, 202750 spots left | Dominican Republic | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 23, 202750 spots left | Dominican Republic | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Apr 24, 2027 – Apr 30, 202750 spots left | Dominican Republic | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| May 1, 2027 – May 7, 202750 spots left | Dominican Republic | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| May 8, 2027 – May 14, 202750 spots left | Dominican Republic | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| May 15, 2027 – May 21, 202750 spots left | Dominican Republic | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| May 22, 2027 – May 28, 202750 spots left | Dominican Republic | 7 days | $749 | Request |
From the groups
They Came to Serve. They Left Changed.
“Whether we were walking through neighborhoods praying for strangers, even in the pouring rain, or sitting and laughing with children, I saw hearts begin to open, including my own.”
Kings School “Meeting kids like Edward and others whose joy shined despite language barriers and limited resources reminded me how powerful love, kindness, and presence can be.”
Kings School “Watching shy children grow into confident, smiling faces over just a few days showed me how God moves in small, faithful moments.”
Kings School
Logistics
Where you'll stay, eat, and get around.
Lodging
Lodging is with our local ministry partner. You will have access to multiple rooms with beds. You will need to bring all of your own bedding - sheets, blankets, pillow
Meals
Meals are cooked by locals and feature Dominican dishes such as rice, beans, chicken, and plantains.
Transportation
Fly into Santiago or Santo Domingo, depending on where your team will serve. Ground travel within the country is usually by private bus or van.
Travel tips: Trips depart Saturdays from March through August in 2027 and 2028. Confirm your arrival airport with us before you book flights, since it depends on your ministry location.
Your site packet
Plan your trip.
Download the Dominican Republic site packet
PDF, 3 pages, 3.7 MB
Who Has God Called Me to Serve?
The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west. It’s known for its beaches, resorts and golfing. Its terrain comprises rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the Caribbean’s tallest mountain.
90.5% of Dominicans do not have a personal relationship with Jesus. You and your team will be serving the people of a small community in the mountains, sharing the love of Jesus.
What Should I Bring?
In addition to the packing list, do not forget your passport. You will not get very far without it!
Dress Code Policy
It is important to remember that when you are on the field ministering, you are representing God, Adventures In Missions, and local missionaries. Modesty is the key to all clothing you decide to bring with you. If you are questioning whether or not you should bring it, then leave it at home. Here are a few guidelines for clothing choices:
- Bring something modest to sleep in.
- No short, tight, or clingy clothing is permitted. This means no yoga pants or leggings.
- Sleeveless shirts and tank tops that are 2” wide are permitted on girls. No sleeveless shirt of any form is permitted for guys.
- If you cannot raise your arms above your head or touch your toes without showing your stomach or lower back, leave it at home.
- Shorts must come to the top of the knee. Capris and loose fitted joggers are great options.
- Skirts and dresses should be below or close to the knee.
- Make sure clothes are not stained and/or torn (except for clothes for painting/heavy manual labor). You do not have to wear your best clothing, but make yourselves presentable. It may be offensive to the locals if you look sloppy
- Fly into
- Santiago Airport
Ground transportation details are in "Where you'll stay, eat, and get around." above.
What not to pack
- Any item that supports a focus on appearance
- Any item that isolates people from participating with the rest of the group
- Anything you aren't willing to part with
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What Will I Do?
- Sports ministry
- Working with local at risk youth
- Teaching English
- VBS and kid's ministry
- Work projects
- Block parties
Fun Activities
- Beach Day!
- Exploring Waterfalls
- Hiking
- Sight seeing
Schedule
| Time | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | |
| AM Ministry | Church + Worship | English Teaching/VBS | English Teaching/VBS | English Teaching/VBS | Free Day | Departure | |
| 12:00 PM | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | ||
| PM Ministry | ARRIVAL | Prayer Walking | Sports Ministry | Work Project | Children's Ministry | Free Day | |
| 6:00 PM | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | |
| 7:00 PM / 8:00 PM | ORIENTATION + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | |
| 9:00 PM | TEAM TIME | FREE TIME | FREE TIME | FREE TIME | FREE TIME | FREE TIME | |
| 10:00 PM | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT |
How we keep teams safe is covered in the "Safety." section above.
- AIM office, toll free: 800-881-2461
- AIM office, local: 770-983-1060
Peace of mind
Safety.
The safety of our participants is a priority for us. We have an internal Risk Management team and external Risk Management consultants. We monitor information from reporting agencies and rely on the knowledge of our ministry partners. Teams will follow both AIM safety protocols and location specific guidelines provided by our ministry hosts. Adventures In Missions (AIM) Mission Leaders are well-trained and experienced leaders. Their purpose is to plan, prepare, and direct your mission team. Your group leaders and chaperones are responsible for the safety and security of the participants under their care. AIM Mission Leaders will lead and advise the group leader on how they can best lead, care for, and protect the participants in accordance with their Mission Leader training, and cultural constraints for the location in which you are serving.
Your guide
Your Mission Leader.
Gallery
Photos from Dominican Republic.
Questions
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