JOIN OUR NEXT
MISSION TRIP IN BELIZE!

Our goal of this Mission is to continue the house building project, serve and connect with the wonderful local Belizean people, have a fun adventure with fellow participants, connect with the FFP & FMP staff (Dr. Balduzzi included) and put our health to great use in the spirit of service, love & goodness!

Flexibility & an attitude of serving others are both key! We do not come to ‘instruct’ or ‘guide’ others. We come together as servants, under local leadership, and we are there to serve them, period. When things happen that upset our planned agenda, we flex, and rise to the situation, seeing it as a new opportunity. While we will certainly have fun, eat well, see interesting things and make great new friends, we never take our eye off the ball, which is the fact that this is not a vacation, it is a time of service for others, including serving our fellow participants. We remain positive and unified. Do that – and this trip will be FANTASTIC! Guaranteed.

Belize is considered the gem of both the Caribbean and Central America. It is the only English speaking country in all of Central America, making connecting with the community so much easier! It is often referred to as the ‘melting pot of Central America’ because of its diverse population which consists of Mayan, Mestizo, Garifuna and even a large population of Dutch Mennonites! Belize boasts the second largest barrier reef in the world, and some of the most beautiful countryside and waters in the world. Belizeans are extremely warm, welcoming and friendly. The various people groups that make up this ‘melting pot’ have never had a history of conflict, quite the contrary, they live as one community and pride themselves on their national identity!

Recent research indicates that Belize was the headquarters of the Mayan civilization, at its peak. There are various ancient Mayan sites around the country and we’ll enjoy visiting one!

Belize is a young republic, having gained independence peacefully from Britain in 1981 and was formerly known as “British Honduras.”

All food and drinks are prepared by trained staff, and purified water will be provided for all drinking water. Serious crime in Belize is primarily isolated to a small area of Belize City and much like USA cities, is related to gang on gang activity in that area. We will not be working in that area (our trip is to the rural areas of Northern Belize an hour north of Belize City). Our staff leading the trip have experience, having led multiple service missions in Belize. If you have specific questions or concerns, we’ll be glad to discuss them with you.

In short, this is not primarily a ‘religious’ mission trip per se. That said, as an organization led by Dr. Anthony, we value, encourage and look for opportunities that activate our spiritual lives, and this is surely that!

As is often the case overseas, our in-country experts are from faith communities. Faith leaders are often the most influential and have unique knowledge of local, valid needs. We are tied in with those leaders and follow their guidance. We also respect the local culture, so, if they pray before meals or events (as an example) we submit to that, whether or not we individually choose to ‘join’ in. We will individually regulate the extent to which we tie in with local spirituality, and as a group – never ‘require’ religious activity.

We expect to have both religious and non-religious participants and we welcome all. Belizeans themselves welcome all people, regardless. We will do the same.

You can expect clean, simple hotel accommodations (air conditioned); Roughly similar to “3 star” locations in the USA. Couples will be in double beds, as well as children 14 and under. Otherwise individuals will be in single beds. $1995 secures a single occupancy private room. Two to four people sharing a room will be charged $1695 each. Rooms of four will pay $1495 each. (Rooms of 4 will share 2 beds) Children 11 – 14 years are $1200 per individual.

You should plan to arrive and depart from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). Please arrive NO LATER than 3:00pm day of arrival and set your departure for 11:00am OR LATER day of departure. You also won't want to arrive before 9am Belize time. We do have to wait at the airport until everyone arrives, so booking an earlier flight isn't necessarily your best option. Unless you don't mind “hanging out.”

Coordinate with us prior to final booking airfare (place deposit first, we will then discuss airfare with you prior to you final booking it).

Delicious is the answer!  Yes, we accommodate dietary restrictions, no problem.  While we plan to adhere as much as possible to our typical dietary requirements and guidance per the Fit Father programs, you can plan to see some flexibility due to local foods available, and the desire to please our hosts by trying out their local cuisine.  Let’s face it, we’ll need to try those hot downtown street tacos!  (Safe and delicious!)  All meals during the week are home-cooked style, and authentically local.  The food in Belize is typically not ‘spicy’ or ‘hot’ spiced, but for those who indulge, we’ll have plenty of Belize hot sauce available (Marie Sharp's Hot sauce manufactured in Belize is the best!).

Bottom line:  plan on some safe, delicious, authentically local food!

One, single non-refundable deposit of $500 is required now to secure an individual or group for this service mission trip date.  That $500 DOES apply toward your total cost per individual.  The remaining balance is paid as follows:

50% remaining balance due no later than about 3 months prior to the trip start date.

50% final balance is due no later than 30 days prior to the trip start date.

Latecomers are welcome if there are stills spots available. But register early to help our planning and to ensure your spot!