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Dominican Republic (Bateyes) Packing List

These guidelines will help you dress in a way that is appropriate for our ministry context. These may seem more conservative than you are used to. Thanks in advance for your compliance.


What NOT to pack:

  • Low cut jeans
  • Shirts exposing midriff
  • Pants with holes
  • Spaghetti strap tops
  • Low cut necklines or tight fitting clothing
  • Spandex leggings or shorts
  • Short shorts, short skirts, or short dresses
  • Blow dryer or other hair appliances

Other Considerations:

  • Pajamas are not appropriate outside dorm
  • Limit jewelry or valuables
  • Piercings – Other than earrings on women, most piercings are not appropriate. If you cannot go without jewelry (nose ring, eyebrow ring, etc.) please choose ones that are small and blend with your skin tone.
  • Skirts & dresses should be knee length or longer
  • Shorts length - slightly above the knee or longer, this includes shorts worn at the Sports Sites.
  • Tattoos — You may be asked to cover visible tattoos

What to pack:

  • Personal toiletry items
  • One towel, wash cloth, & beach towel
  • Water bottle (labeled with your name)
  • Twin size Breathable sheets set
  • Spending money (about $20 - $80)
  • Passport & photo copy of passport
  • Lightweight Bible, pen or pencil, journal
  • Insect repellent!
  • Sunscreen!
  • Personal Medications
  • Electrolytes powder packs
  • Flexible hat
  • Other: camera, flashlight, watch, small day pack, small umbrella, battery-powered personal fan
  • Optional Items:
  • Snacks: You may want to bring a few of your favorite snacks, especially for travel days or in between meals. Good options include granola bars, trail mix, dried fruit, crackers, or protein bars.

Clothes:

  • 3 pair of pants, jeans or modest shorts (appropriate to your ministry site dress code)
  • 1 – 2 nice, but casual sets of clothes for church and banquet
  • 5 casual shirts and/or t-shirts (tank-tops okay for girls, straps must be 3-4 fingers wide)
  • 1 lightweight rain jacket
  • Socks and underwear
  • Modest sleepwear
  • Modest swimwear (girls - one-piece or full-coverage two-piece only, no high-cut suits)
  • One pair flip flops (for shower)
  • One pair sandals
  • One pair walking shoes

Ministry Site Dress Code:

  • Appropriate Technology: Pants or Jeans, modest shorts (knee length) — no sandals or flip flops, closed-toe shoes only – bring clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty (you will be working with cement).
  • Men's Sports Site: Athletic clothes (modest shorts - knee length) - tennis shoes, no sandals or flip flops — no tank tops or cut-out shirts.
  • Education Sites: Pants, No shorts — T-shirts/Blouses — sandals or flip-flops are okay.