Boomers Abroad

Description

After conquering the "Summer Camp Leadership Program" experience in Costa Rica, join this exclusive opportunity in our character building programs and continue to hone your leadership skills. Overcome new challenges, help to build a strong team and create an extraordinary experience for Dominican and Haitian young children while you enjoy an incredible journey in paradise.
Push your limits and spend a few days building your team as you venture through the Dominican Alps; hiking, camping and completing a thrilling high ropes course. After several days of planning, put your leadership skills to the test and enjoy the five-day overnight and day camp you have just created for young children living on the Haitian border. At the end you will spend some well-deserved time on the beach to celebrate your success.

Take it to the next level
Use the leadership skills you have gained over the years and take them to the next level with even more joy, creativity and passion. Grow as a person and help others grow by sharing your enthusiasm and positive energy with your peers and campers as you create a unique and unparalleled opportunity for local children through your overnight camp experience in the heart of the Caribbean.

An adventurous beginning
Begin your trip with some challenging team building exercises as you spend a few days in the adventure capital of the country, Jarabacoa. Hike in the Dominican Alps, embrace an overnight camping experience with your group and complete an advanced high ropes course to learn to support your new teammates. Then enjoy some optional adventures in the area such as horseback riding, whitewater rafting or rappelling down waterfalls before you move onto the next phase of your trip. You will even get to experience the rich Dominican culture of salsa music and dance as you head to the city for a day, in transition to the border.

Making the world a better place
After leaving the first adventures behind, it is time to settle into camp on the east of the Dominican Republic, right across from Haitian border and get to work. A few days of onsite training and orientation will get you ready to plan and run a 5-day long day and overnight camp for Dominican and Haitian children from the area. You will run recreational activities, teach arts and crafts and create dynamic games to add joy and excitement to your campers' lives.

Palms + White Sand + Blue Sea = Dominican Republic
Your hard work throughout the trip will not go unnoticed, and the group will spend a couple of days on one of the Dominican Republic's amazing beaches to enjoy some quality time and reflect back on the trip.

Who Should Come?
The Leadership Challenge is designed for students who have either done our "Summer Camp Leadership Program" in Costa Rica or have had extensive summer camp counselor experience. These students are ready to make a serious commitment and reach the next level of community service and leadership. Note that students who have not participated in our "Summer Camp Leadership Program" prior to this will go through a thorough interview process in order to participate in the program.

The Perfect Connection
If you join the "Leadership Challenge", we invite you to look at our other programs in the Dominican Republic and spend a week or two more in the country with Rustic Pathways. This program also easily connects with our other great programs in Costa Rica and Panama.