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Travel PlansTravel PlansThe team should plan to fly into San José, Costa Rica, on a Friday or Saturday (before 3:00 PM, if possible-- this will allow us to drive safely to the camp the same day). Plan the return trip home on a Sunday 9 or 10 days later. The MAPS office in Springfield has prepared a packet to assist team leaders in making these plans. You can request it by contacting the MAPS Builders office: Telephone, (417) 862-2781, Ext. 2082; E-mail, AGWMMAPSBuilders@ag.org.A Typical Trip ScheduleWe often get this question: “When I lead a construction team to Camp Summit, what can we expect? While the arrangements for each team are handled a little differently, this section will give you a pretty good idea of what the experience would entail. For the sake of this scenario, let’s assume you plan a nine-day trip to Costa Rica and arrive on a Friday:Friday—Arrive at the
Juan Santamaria International Airport in San
José, Costa Rica, and, unless your flight
arrives before 3:00 p.m., we will put you and
your team in a clean, comfortable hotel for the
night. Saturday—Eat breakfast
at the hotel before traveling to Camp Summit
from 8:00-10:00 a.m. After settling into your
cabin, a group orientation session would take
place in the conference center, followed by a
noon lunch. Everyone is eager to get to work,
so, to work we go. (And, yes, you will find all
necessary construction materials and tools on-site
and the advance preparations complete.) Once
it is dark at around 6:00 p.m., everyone is ready
for a shower and a good meal. Sunday we attend church and
minister. Lunch is often enjoyed at a local restaurant.
Some teams choose to work in the afternoon. Monday-Thursday are the primary
work days. One evening during the week we take
the team to a nearby restaurant for a meal. This
gives our staff cooks an evening off to rest
and our team a change of scenery. On another
night, a group of young Costa Rican Royal Rangers
and leaders visit and share an evening meal with
the team at the camp. This is always a highlight! Friday is a sightseeing and
souvenir-shopping day. There is also time to
rest and relax. The day is capped off by a banquet
at a nice restaurant. Saturday—¡A Dios Costa Rica! (Good-bye Costa Rica!) Trip CostA special "per diem" price of $42/person/day has been prepared. The price includes local transportation on a chartered bus, one or two nights in a comfortable hotel in San José (usually the first and last nights), all meals including a banquet the last night, airport departure tax, sightseeing, and miscellaneous expenses. This price does not include the airfare or tips for baggage handlers. Check with your travel agent for airline rates—ask if your team qualifies for a group rate. Individuals who do not have a passport should apply for one—visit www.usps.com/passport for further information. The Assemblies of God World Missions mandates that any teams or individuals that make an overseas missions trip must secure a group insurance policy through the MAPS construction office. Call Jill Williams at (417) 862-2781, Ext. 2082, or e-mail her at jwilliams@ag.org to request information and the required forms. The cost is usually less than $2.50/person/day, and is not included in the “per diem.” Team members should bring spending money as well if they wish to purchase gifts and souvenirs. The "per diem" funds should be sent no less than 30 days in advance of the trip.Unless specific arrangements are made, all funds related to the project should be sent to:
Please specify the following on the checks memo line:
About Costa RicaLearn more about Costa Rica by visiting the official website of the tourism board: http://www.visitcostarica.com |
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