Spanish Immersion Programs
Community Service Travel
Experiences for Teens
ADVENTUROUS SERVICE
Join an enriching journey of language and cultural immersion with VISIONS! Our programs in the Dominican Republic and Peru offer a unique blend of community service, adventure, and language learning.
experience growth through:
- Immersive Cultural Connections – Engage with diverse communities in meaningful ways.
- Adventure & Exploration – Travel boldly, laugh often, and embrace the unexpected.
- Hands-On Service – Contribute to projects that create lasting change.
- Quality Friendships – Build deep, genuine relationships along the way.
Three of our kids attended VISIONS. It’s one of the most authentic and meaningful experiences they had as teens. VISIONS is almost understated about their impact, both for the local communities and for kids’ lives. It’s the ingredients of being tech-free, deeply immersed in places that have partnered with the organization for decades, and a sincere belief in the power of young people.
Years of Service
Projects
Teens Served
Since 1988
We’re different
VISIONS builds communities of teens, leaders and local people who support each other while working toward shared goals and supporting community needs. The experience builds character and changes lives.
You are Mindful
You will accomplish things you never imagined, all while gaining leadership skills, resilience and self-confidence. You’ll get a glimpse of a future version of yourself—and it will inspire you.
You are family
You don’t just visit—you belong. You’ll live, work and play like a true community member, connecting with local people and being part of something real.
You are an explorer
You’ll explore amazing places and connect with beautiful landscapes. You’ll dive into a different way of life, fully experiencing it, and keeping your heart and mind wide open for everything it offers.
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Reviews
“I gained a perspective about what is important, it is not landscape or architecture that make life and journeys special, it is the people you form bonds with and help. This trip will always be memorable not because of the places I saw but the people I met.”
Katelyn W.
“I made great friendships on my trip. I remember during circle we always talked about how quickly our group bonded, and how we didn’t expect to bond so fast. I just wanted to commend the counselors and teens for working so well together and creating bonds that will hopefully last a long time.”
Maria R.
“This summer was absolutely the best summer of my life. I made amazing friends and learned so much about myself and others. This trip was much more than just community service.”
Jesi L.
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Dominican Rebulic
Peru