Boracay Family Friendly Service Trip

Sunday, Oct 24 – Friday Oct. 29

Boracay is a small Island in the Philippines, known for it’s tropical beaches and tourism industry.
Unfortunately, there is a local population on the island who are
living in poverty. “On the Rock Ministry” is an organization
developed to help these people by providing feeding sites,
nutritional supplements, basic first aid, and building a
kindergarten as well as a community center. Dan and Tori
Weaver, who run this organization, have established lodging
and a dining hall for service groups to come and assist in their
efforts with this impoverished village.
village

As a group
gr from Church of All Nations, we
plan to offer our support, time and energy
with On the Rock Ministry. Throughout
the week, we will be involved in the
project of building the community center
and playing with the children in the
village. The center has opened a
kindergarten, so there will be many opportunities to work with the
children.

The accommodations are rustic and clean. As you step out of your door, you step onto one of the
most beautiful beaches in the world. We will stay in either private rooms or dorm rooms,
depending on the group make-up. up. Families will be given individual rooms (with a double bed
and a bunk bed set accommodating
mmodating 4-5
4 family members); singles and teens may be in the
dormitories, if private rooms
oms are used by families. Breakfast and lunch will be provided in the
dining hall, with dinners out at the wonderful restaurants on the Island.
Island

In the evenings, we will take time to debrief as a group as well as have numerous opportunities to
relax and enjoy the tropical paradise of Boracay. Dan and Tori have also planned
lanned events such as
snorkeling trip and a sunset sail trip.

On the Rock Ministry website: http://www.boracay4christ.com/boracay.swf

Cost Breakdown TRAVEL Arrangements:

Item Cost PR301 / 24Oct HK - Manila 11:00 /
13:15
Borocay: Food and Accomodation,
PR77 / 24Oct Manila - Caticlan 15:00 /
Island transportation, snorkeling, USD 275 16:00
sunset trip, water, laundry service = HKD 2145
Flights HK$ 2,350 PR78 / 29Oct Caticlan - Manila 16:20 /
plus tax and fuel surcharge approx. HK$ 932 17:20
per person PR310 / 29Oct Manila - HK 19:15 /
Departure taxes PHP $970 (Approx. 21:15
HK$ 180) per person
TRAVEL ITINERARY: We will meet in Terminal
Miscellaneous costs HKD 200
2, Aisle N at 9am on Sunday, Oct 24. We
Total HKD 5800 transfer in Manila, however do not need to
switch terminals. Dan will meet us in Caticlan
so we can take a boat to the Boracay Island
together
 Electricity. Voltage is 220 volts with
60 cycles. Electricity is stable and
good. There are sometimes
metimes
"brownouts" however, they seldom
last longer than an hour. Plugs follow
the US standard.

Money: The five banks on Boracay

are open weekdays, 9 AM to 4 PM.

Internet Access is available

vailable on some
big resorts and on internet cafes
along the White Beach path.

WEATHER IN BORACAY: During the time we are in Boracay, the average temperature
ranges from 75°F to 89°F (24°C to 32°C), with an average of 80% humidity ranging from
70% to 89%. There is always a chance of rain/thunderstorms, however we are travelling
during a low rain season.
 Packing List
CLOTHING for the work site:

Sturdy work shoes/running shoes.

Loose, comfortable clothing:
 T-shirts or long-sleeved shirt ( protection against
sunburn )
 Long, durable pants as necessary (depending on the
nature of the construction)
 Modest shorts Abrasion, cuts, scratches and
sunburn are most common injuries at a build.
 Heavy cotton socks
 Broad brim hat or caps to protect your face from
the sun.
Other clothing:

Casual shirt/blouse and shorts/pants/jeans/skirt
 Lightweight, water proof rain jacket (optional)
 Comfortable shoes or sandals for travel and
sightseeing; rubber slippers for beach/shower
 Sleepwear
OTHER ITEMS TO PACK:
TOILETRIES
Considering the weather, each
volunteer is to bring and wear lots of
sunblock
 Sunblock (spf 30 minimum)
 Insect Repellent
 Towels and washcloth
 Soap, shampoo and toothpaste, toothbrush
 Any other personal supplies
MEDICATIONS
◊ BASIC FIRST AID KIT (such as medicines
for fever, pain killers, body aches, stomach
problems, band aids, antiseptic, diarrhea pills,
throat lozenges, re-hydration salts)
◊ Prescriptions (bring extra supplies such
as inhalers, insulin etc. together with your
doctor’s prescription)

 Sunglasses ◊ An extra pair of your prescription glasses or

 Camera contact lenses, if any
 Flashlight and batteries
 Water bottle Packing tip: Place all liquids and lotions in ziplock
 Multi-pin adapter plugs. Standard voltage in or plastic bags and pack with your checked-in
Philippines is 220V – 240V. US standard adapter luggage.
 Passport & HKID card