Empowering Children on the North Coast
This youth-focused project explores the Girl Effect, an international movement that empowers young women to end generational poverty in their own communities. By helping to build generations of strong women throughout the North Coast, you’ll encourage the tolerance and inspiration needed to motivate a community-wide movement —as well as make physical improvements to local community centers.
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTravel to your service project location
- Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
- Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving
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Day 2: North Coast Region | Service Project day 1
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with non-profits to better understand the local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- In the morning, begin your service project with children in a nearby village.
- Spend the afternoon immersed in cultural activities.
- In the evening, reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
Your Service Project Themes
We work with local nonprofits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:- Access to Education
- Youth Development
- Generational Poverty
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Day 3: North Coast Region | Service Project day 2
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Day 4: North Coast Region | Service Project day 3
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Day 5: North Coast Region | Service Project day 4
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Day 6: North Coast Region | Service Project day 5
Add this in-depth excursion:
Surfing Lessons in Cabarete
Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of the Dominican Republic’s premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you’ll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.
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Day 7: North Coast Region | Santiago
Explore a mangrove forest by boat with your local tour guide or take a guided hike on the beautiful North Coast. Later, return to Santiago
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTravel to your service project location
- Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
- Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving
-
Day 2: North Coast Region | Service Project day 1
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with non-profits to better understand the local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- In the morning, begin your service project with children in a nearby village.
- Spend the afternoon immersed in cultural activities.
- In the evening, reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
Your Service Project Themes
We work with local nonprofits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:- Access to Education
- Youth Development
- Generational Poverty
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Day 3: North Coast Region | Service Project day 2
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Day 4: North Coast Region | Service Project day 3
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Day 5: North Coast Region | Service Project day 4
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Day 6: North Coast Region | Service Project day 5
Add this in-depth excursion:
Surfing Lessons in Cabarete
Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of the Dominican Republic’s premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you’ll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.
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Day 7: North Coast Region | Santiago
Explore a mangrove forest by boat with your local tour guide or take a guided hike on the beautiful North Coast. Later, return to Santiago
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & Transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships and ferries—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Enjoy a 7-night stay in hotels with private bathrooms.
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Regional Meals
Traditional breakfasts, lunches and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your trip experience.
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Field Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Field Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-trip logistics and facilitates post-project reflection activities.
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20 Service Hours
Earn up to 20 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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Guided Sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.
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Entrances
Gain access to local attractions, like hiking around the National Park with your guide—we'll take care of lines and tickets.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.