Jamaica
Oct. 5 - Oct. 12, 2024
Price: $900 (Price does not include: Flight, passport, visa, vaccinations, personal spending money, & meals while traveling to/from country.)
Flight Cost: $600 - $800
Max team size: 12
Application due 8/19
*Price does not include: Flight, passport, visa, vaccinations, personal spending money, & meals while traveling to/from country.
**A deposit of $200 is required once your application for the trip is approved and this will hold your spot on the team.
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About Jamaica
Jamaica is an island country of the West Indies about 400 miles off the coast of Florida. The capital city is Kingston. At 146 miles long and 22-50 miles wide, it is the third largest island in the Caribbean. Jamaica has a rugged topography going from sea level to above 7,000 feet inland. Jamaica is hot and humid much of the year but cools off the higher up you go. Annual rainfall is an average of 82 inches. With diverse ecosystems including mountain peaks, beach, rainforests and savannas, Jamaica has many beautiful landscapes. However the people are what make the island special. Tourism, finance and agriculture are leading industries on the island. So if a beautiful sunny island with loving people is your kind of place, then Jamaica is for you!
What should I bring?
To pack for your trip to Jamaica please bring:
For Carry-Ons:
- Passport
- Visa (if required)
- Copy of vaccination record
- Spending/emergency money
- Medication in original packaging
- A change of clothes
- Phone and charger (if desired)
- Water bottle
- Mini toiletries (in Ziploc plastic bags)
- Something to carry passport/money in (fanny pack, small purse, passport holder)
- Book (anything to do while on plane)
- Notebook/Journal – for thoughts and reflection
- Pen/Pencil
For Checked luggage:
- Shirts (nothing revealing or with obscene graphics)
- Pants (no ripped jeans; airy pants are a good option)
- Sturdy close toes shoes (for walking/working)
- Flip-flops (for shower, if desired)
- Women: long skirts for church/visiting
- Socks
- Underwear
- Pajamas
- Light jacket
- Roll of toilet paper
- Bug spray containing DEET
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Bible
- Pen/pencil
- Portable Water Bottle
- Journal
- Shampoo / Conditioner
- Soap
- Towel
- Hairbrush
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Hand sanitizer/ wipes (baby wipes work well)
- Snacks (if desired. High protein granola bars are a good option)
- Bag/backpack for during the day