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Frequently Asked Questions: Bahamas

What does is the camp fee for the Bahamas trip?
The camp fee for the Bahamas trip is $449 per person.

What does the camp fee cover?
The camp fee for the Bahamas trip covers lodging, work site materials, evening programs, transportation, and most meals.

What does the camp fee not cover?
The camp fee does not cover your airfare, free day activities or some meals.

Does TEAMeffort recommend any travel agencies to get my flights?
Yes, we do refer you to an organization called 963 Missions. Please call our office (678-989-0111) or email our Overseas Coordinator Jeremy at Jeremy@teameffort.org for a flyer.

Will a translator be provided?
You will not need a translator as the main language in the Bahamas is English.

When do we arrive in the Bahamas and when do we leave?
The camp runs from Sunday to Saturday. You will need to arrange your flights to arrive in Nassau on Sunday in the late morning to early afternoon and leave sometime Saturday late morning and on.

What meals are provided?
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be provided Monday - Thursday. Breakfast and Dinner will be provided on Friday and Breakfast will be provided on Saturday.

Is transportation provided?
Yes, transportation will be provided to and from the airport, to and from the work site and to and from the free day activity. There are also a good number of activities within walking distance of our housing site.

Where will we be staying?
You will be staying in the city of Nassau. Our housing site is a local church called Global Village located on the campus of Queens College. You will be staying on mattresses on the floor of the church's Sunday school rooms. Showers are available at the housing site. You will need to bring your own linens, pillow and towels. The mattresses will be provided.

Where will we be eating?
You will be eating Breakfast and Dinner on the Queens College campus. Lunch will be eaten on the work site.

Where will the chapel service be held?
The chapel service will be held on the campus of Queens College.

Are we required to have passports?
Yes, you are required to have an up to date passport for travel to the Bahamas.

Do I need to get any shots to go to the Bahamas?
We recommend that you consult with your local physician or health department and they will give you the most updated information on whether or not any shots are required.

What type of work will our group be doing?
In the past, our groups have done both relational and construction work. Both the relational and construction work has been focused on a particular street called Kemp Road, which is just behind Queens College. The relational work has consisted of interaction with the kids and families on Kemp Road. The construction work has included many different types of projects, from roofing, painting, building and others; all focused on Kemp Road.

What type of free day activities are there?
There are a couple of different options for the free day activity. There is an excursion out to a small island with swimming and snorkeling, plenty of beaches on the island itself, and lots of shops in the downtown area. Transportation to and from the free day activity will be provided. The cost of whatever activity you choose is not included in the camp fee.

How many people will be at this camp?
The capacity of this camp location is 45 people. This does not include the two or three TEAMeffort staff members who will be present.

Will we be the only group at the camp?
If your group fills the capacity of the camp, then you will be the only group that week. If your group is smaller than our camps capacity, then we will look to put another group in the week with yours.

What is the possibility of my group coming for longer than the standard Sunday to Saturday week?
As stated, our standard week is Sunday to Saturday. However, if you would like to try and deviate from the standard week, feel free to contact Jeremy, the Overseas Coordinator (678-989-0111, Jeremy@teameffort.org) and he will be glad to discuss other options with you.