Expedition Dates:
January 18-26, 2025
June 26-July 4, 2025
Cost: $3545 + Airfare
Dominican Republic
Ages: Families 8 and older (8-17 year olds must have adult guardian)
Humanitarian Project: Orphanage, Community Painting, Water Filter Training, Baseball Field Renovations
Trip Pace: Moderate
Physical Activity: Moderate
Highlights: Zipline, Waterfalls, Beaches, Treehouse Accommodations, Cultural Experiences
Vaccine Requirements: None
International Airport: Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)
About this Trip
The Dominican Republic is the second largest and most diverse Caribbean country, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the north and the Caribbean Sea on the south. Known for their love of baseball and hospitable people, Dominican Republic is a destination like no other, featuring astounding nature, intriguing history, rich culture and some of the world's favorite beaches.
All of this only gets better as you work alongside the locals and fellow ROAMers to revitalize rural baseball fields, an integral part of Dominican culture, and provide baseball clinics to young locals. Continue serving the local community in hurricane clean-up projects and volunteering at a special needs orphanage. Paint houses in the community organized by local artists to reflect the Dominican culture.
Visit waterfalls, a cacao farm, and partake in traditional Dominican food. Zipline in the Dominican jungle and play on beautiful beaches. Spend two nights being serenaded to sleep in a tree house in the jungle. Baseball fans/players will love the time spent with local players and everyone in the family will enjoy the service projects and adventure. This expedition is sure to be unforgettable for all ages (8+).
Who can apply for a service expedition/trip?
Service trips are open to adults over the age of 18 or family groups. The minimum age of participants within a family group is 8 years old. If you are younger than 18 and would like to attend without your family, you must apply with a chaperone and obtain a parent consent form.
You will need to be able to effectively care for yourself and family members including allergies and other mental or physical restrictions. Participants should be healthy enough to participate in long days of working and playing hard with a rigorous schedule. Many expeditions also have portions of the trip that are filled with adventure, and sleeping accommodations may involve camping. Review the itinerary to be sure it is the right fit for you.
You will need to be able to effectively care for yourself and family members including allergies and other mental or physical restrictions. Participants should be healthy enough to participate in long days of working and playing hard with a rigorous schedule. Many expeditions also have portions of the trip that are filled with adventure, and sleeping accommodations may involve camping. Review the itinerary to be sure it is the right fit for you.
Who are my expedition leaders?
Brooks and Lisa Harbertson will be leading this expedition. Brooks is excited to return to the Dominican Republic after previously living there for two years!
What discounts are available to me and my family?
No discounts available for this expedition.
When are trip fees due?
Payment schedules are listed on our website under each individual trip tab. In addition, you will receive a welcome email and monthly invoice with the payment schedule attached as well.
We will not hold your spot without a non-refundable $500 deposit. Thereafter, there will be a deadline for half expedition fees due, and a final donation deadline.
We will not hold your spot without a non-refundable $500 deposit. Thereafter, there will be a deadline for half expedition fees due, and a final donation deadline.