Theme: Service First

Note: Half-day give back evolution using a Port & Starboard rotation.

Morning – Rotation 1

    •    Port Team:

    •    Breakfast at the resort

    •    Depart for partner site (school, youth center, orphanage, or community program)

    •    Sample activities:

    •    Backpack or school supply distribution

    •    Arts & crafts, reading circles, games

    •    Hygiene kits, wellness talks, or empowerment sessions for girls

    •    Starboard Team:

    •    Free time at the resort (pool, beach, rest)

Midday – JOINT LUNCH & GROUP PHOTO

    •    Both Port and Starboard Teams come together for lunch

    •    Lunch provided by a local restaurant/caterer, giving everyone a taste of authentic Jamaican cuisine and strengthening community partnerships

    •    Handoff at lunch:

    •    Morning team wraps up their evolution

    •    Afternoon team gets any quick updates/notes

    •    Group photo in Give Back T-shirts taken at lunch on this first Give Back day

Afternoon – Rotation 2

    •    Starboard Team:

    •    Departs for the partner site to run the same or similar programming in the afternoon

    •    Port Team:

    •    Free time at the resort (pool, beach, rest)

Evening

    •    Everyone back at the resort once afternoon rotation is complete

    •    Casual group dinner

    •    Night Reflection Circle: what we saw, how it felt, and what we want to carry into the next Give Back day

Theme: Play Hard, Breathe Deep

Morning / Early Afternoon – Excursion Day

(One combo to be finalized with your agent)

    •    Catamaran cruise + snorkeling + music, or

    •    Dunn’s River Falls or Blue Hole with shopping stop, or

    •    River rafting / bamboo rafting + lunch

Late Afternoon

    •    Return to Luxury Bahia Resort

    •    Beach or pool chill time

Evening – Culture & Connection Night

    •    Group dinner (buffet or restaurant on property)

    •    Optional:

    •    Local performer / drummer / storyteller (if available)

    •    “Island Colors” dress code for dinner (bright, bold, fun)

    •    Free night to enjoy resort entertainment

Theme: We Rise by Lifting Others

Note: Half-day give back evolution using Port & Starboard rotation

(Teams can swap morning/afternoon from Day 2 if desired.)

Morning – Rotation 1

    •    Port Team (or swapped team):

    •    Breakfast at resort

    •    Depart for partner site (same as Day 2 or a second community)

Potential focus areas:

    •    Women’s empowerment workshop (goal setting, entrepreneurship, leadership)

    •    Wellness & self-care sessions (mental health, journaling, stress relief)

    •    Care package / food distribution for families in need

    •    Starboard Team:

    •    Free time at the resort (spa, beach, rest)

Midday – LOCAL LUNCH BREAK

    •    Lunch provided by a nearby local eatery or caterer, continuing to highlight Jamaican flavors and community partnerships

    •    Brief informal check-in between rotations as needed

Afternoon – Rotation 2

    •    Starboard Team:

    •    Afternoon session at the partner site, mirroring morning focus areas

    •    Port Team:

    •    Free time at the resort

End-of-Day

    •    Close-out circle with local partners (structured to include whichever rotation is present, or combined as logistics allow)

    •    Photos, thank-yous, and farewells

Evening

    •    Return to resort (for afternoon rotation)

    •    Free time: spa, beach, shopping, or rest

    •    Dinner on your own or in small groups

Optional: Low-key “Sister Circle” later that night for debrief and gratitude.

Theme: Rest, Reflect, Rejoice

Daytime – Free Day

Guests choose their vibe:

    •    Pool/beach day at Luxury Bahia Resort

    •    Optional extra excursions (ATV, horseback riding, additional spa time)

    •    Shopping for souvenirs

Late Afternoon

    •    Everyone back on property by a set time

Evening – ALL-WHITE FAREWELL DINNER

    •    Dress Code: All White

    •    Group farewell dinner with closing remarks

    •    Shout-outs & gratitude to: volunteers, travel partners, and community organizations in Jamaica

    •    Final group photos & toast:

    •    “We rise by lifting others.”

Theme: Until Next Time

    •    Breakfast at resort

    •    Check-out and airport transfers based on flight times

    •    Goodbye hugs, selfies, and “see you on the next Give Back”