Upcoming Mission Trip
Vacation Bible School, Ventanilla, Peru
If we talk about the history of Olive Branch, Sagrada Familia School is a story we will always want to tell. For years, we have continued returning to this community no matter the circumstances.
What began as a mission trip has grown into something much deeper: a relationship with a community that has become family. This trip is a beautiful example of commitment and resilience. Every year, we return to serve, reconnect, and share in the lives of the people we have come to love.
Join us for a week of Vacation Bible School filled with activities, laughter, learning, and more than 1,000 precious children.
Come be part of our story. Come serve with us. And experience the incredible impact that happens when we choose to invest in one another. Your presence can become part of a story that lasts far beyond one week.
Trip photos
Investment
- Trip Price
- $1,100 (double room)
- International Flight
- ~$1,000
- Domestic Flight
- Not needed for this trip
- Other Fees
- Passport, Private Room, insurance, meals, and personal expenses may be additional
When you fill out your sign-up form, you will have the option for OBM to book your international flight. If you choose to book your own international flight, please communicate with us before booking.
I Have Signed Up. What Now?
Payment Information
Invoice
After registration, OBM will send an invoice with the trip balance and payment instructions.
Deposits
A deposit of $300 is due by March 1, 2027.
Due Dates
Trip payment is due in full 30 days before the trip. If OBM books your international flights we ask those are paid with in 60 days of purchase.
Payments Accepted
Check, MO, debit, and CC are all accepted. Information will be on your invoice. OBM is a 501c3. Anyone who donates to your trip through OBM will receive a tax donation letter at the end of the calendar year.
Passport Information
A valid passport is required for this trip. You must have at least six months remaining on your passport when you enter the country.
Health & Insurance
Vaccinations
Recommended Hep A, Hep B, and Tetanus.
Required Insurance
Medical evacuation insurance is mandatory (for example, Travel Guard or Medjet).
Medical Care
US health insurance likely will not work in Peru; supplementary health coverage is strongly recommended.
Required Forms
Forms for Individuals 18 Years and Older
All participants age 18 and older must complete the required liability waiver and medical information form and submit it 30 days prior to your trip departure.
Forms for Individuals Under 18 Years Old
Participants under age 18 must have the appropriate parental release form completed by both parents and notarized. The liability waiver and medical information form must be submitted 30 days prior to your trip departure.
How and When to Submit Forms?
Please complete, sign, and notarize the required forms where indicated. Submit all completed forms 30 days before your trip departure.
Hotel and Trip Emergency Contact Information
Hotel: Hotel Senorial, Ca. Jose Gonzales 567, Miraflores, 15074, Peru
Cell service in Peru is available. However, for additional assistance during the trip, contact Atosha Rampy, (979) 571-4150.
FAQs
Currency & Spending
What currency should I bring?
The local currency is the Peruvian sol. The source document gives approximately 3.63 soles per US dollar, but confirm the rate before travel.
Can I bring US dollars?
The client says US dollars are widely accepted but should be clean, with no marks or tears. Bring small bills for change.
Can I use ATMs and credit cards?
ATMs are available, and most places accept credit cards. Notify your bank before travel.
Will we be able to exchange money?
There will be an opportunity to exchange money at the beginning of the trip. No need to exchange money at the airport.
Communication, Safety & Ground Transportation
How should I expect to communicate with the team?
Approximately six weeks before the trip, the team will receive an email with a link to the team Discord. We will use the Discord app to communicate before and during the trip.
Does OBM have an emergency action plan?
Yes! The EAP will be communicated to all team members before the trip.
Will translators be available?
The team will have a 24/7 translator with the team at all times. At clinic, each provider will have a translator.
How will we travel locally?
OBM uses reputable local tour buses and van rental companies for group ground transportation.
Meals & Water
What about meals?
Breakfast is provided at the hotel. Team members will bring snacks for lunch, and for dinner the team will eat at local restaurants.
Can I drink the tap water?
OBM will provide water for team members. Do NOT drink tap water.
Registration & Preparation
What forms do I need to complete?
Complete the Medical Information Form and Travel Liability Release Form provided above. One form requires a notary. All forms need to be completed and submitted at the link above 30 days before the trip.
Is travel insurance required?
Medical evacuation insurance is required. We highly recommend supplementary health coverage, as most US based medical insurance companies do not cover illness or injury that takes place internationally.
Basic Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
Arrive in Lima
Wednesday
Either go visit the community where we will be serving for a tour OR stay at the hotel and rest.
Thursday and Friday
Full-day teaching VBS at the community
Saturday
Peruvian VS American soccer game.
Leave the community around 1:00pm and have time to visit the Inca Market
Sunday
Rest day…there will be options to attend church, city tour, etc
Monday and Tuesday
Full-day teaching VBS at the community. On Tuesday, when we return from the community, we will head to the airport and travel back to the States.
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