Fiji
Information for Enrolled Students
We’ve provided packing recommendations below; however, equivalent items work just fine.
Personal wallet with $150 spending money and valid identification; be mindful of international exchange and certain credit card restrictions. We recommend you only bring $20 in cash to be collected on Day 1 for departure day. Bank card or credit cards are best and widely accepted.
If you do not pay online in advance for baggage fees, make sure your student has enough money to cover checking their bag (varies by airline).
Unaccompanied Minor Fees If you do not pay online in advance for the return flight's UM Fees, make sure your student has enough money to cover it (varies by airline)
20-30 Liters Daypack/Backpack to carry your rain jacket, water bottle, and snacks
45-60 liters, with shoulder straps, MUST be small enough to carry on the plane
Highly recommended. Silk, cotton, or synthetic. Used as a “lightweight sheet” in warm climates in lieu of a sleeping bag. Used when staying in hotels/ hostels as a personal sheet.
Backless, comfortable shoes that can get wet
These can be open-toed, but do need to have a back strap - no flip flops!
Regular, comfortable athletic socks, can be cotton
A pair of comfortable, closed-toed, sturdy, lightweight shoes (able to get dirty)
Synthetic, lightweight, non-cotton hiking pants
Synthetic, loose, appropriate pants that can get dirty to be worn during community service. These pants must be loose to be culturally appropriate. Leggings are NOT acceptable, but looser joggers would suffice.
Synthetic, non-cotton shorts
Synthetic, non-cotton are best (but a couple cotton pairs are permitted)
Boys: your quick dry shorts can double as a bathing suit
Synthetic, non-cotton. This can be a fleece pullover, sweater or a full-zip jacket
Medium-weight long-sleeved (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT Cotton)
For sun protection and comfort in the water
100% Waterproof Rain Jacket with Hood - NO ponchos!
For Girls
Lightweight sunshirt with hood to protect arms and neck from sun
Synthetic, quick-dry, non-cotton t-shirts
For additional sun and wind protection. Buffs are tube-like and can be worn up to 12 different ways providing versatile sun protection. Can even be worn as a headband!
An inexpensive pair of basic work or gardening gloves for the community service project
With Fresh Batteries + 2 Sets of Spare Batteries; This is very important!
With 100% UV Protection
Nylon or mesh stuff sack (sleeping bag size) for dirty clothes, etc.
Contains: toothbrush, toothpaste, travel shampoo & soap, deodorant, sunscreen
If your child wears glasses and/or contacts, please bring at least one spare pair of glasses/ lenses. Contact lens wearers should bring a pair of glasses as backup in addition to contacts.
Contains: Insect repellent, waterproof sunscreen, Band-aids, Moleskin, Chapstick w/ sun prevention, Wet Ones wipes, Dramamine (if prone to motion sickness), personal hand sanitizer.
Travel Size
The best way to send medication is with a Pill Box.
Please bring any personal medications as advised by your Physician.
If you do not pay online in advance for the return flight's UM Fees, make sure your student has enough money to cover it (varies by airline)
Regular beach towel for any beach time and to have during water-based activities
Non-plastic
Original signed and notarized international travel authorization form; N/A for students 18 at the start of the trip
Passport (valid for 6 months after the last day of your trip) + 2 additional photocopies of your passport
Personal wallet with $150 spending money and valid identification; be mindful of international exchange and certain credit card restrictions
Small, pea-less plastic will do; most backpacks/daypacks have whistles on their sternum strap which would suffice!
If you do not pay online in advance for baggage fees, make sure your student has enough money to cover checking their bag (varies by airline)
Absorbent & quick to dry, large or extra-large works best
Paperback books are less bulky; NO kindles or e-readers
With charger, extra battery, and 32-64 GB memory card
A great option for downtime and to relax!
Portable charger/power bank to charge camera and GoPro
With charger, extra battery, and 32-64 GB memory card
Country-specific power adapter for charging cameras
For journaling
Laundry will not be available on this trip. Showers are available throughout the trip.
Keep in mind Fiji tends to be very warm in June and July. Clothing with built in sun protection may be useful during your trip. Nights can get chilly, especially during your village section.
When packing for your student, we kindly recommend involving them in the process. This ensures they are familiar with where their items are and what they’ve packed, making their experience smoother and more enjoyable. REI, Mountain High Outfitters, or local outdoor stores are great resources to find awesome gear and gain knowledge and advice. We encourage parents and students to check the local weather the weeks and days leading up to departure for their trip. For some locations, weather can vary significantly between early June and late July, and students going on a later session of a trip may not need an extra layer.
In the event that your luggage is delayed or lost in transit, we want you to be prepared. Therefore, wear tennis or hiking shoes on the plane. Plus, pack the following items from this packing list in your daypack / school backpack carry-on:
These items are already included in the packing list – they are not additional items!
During your trip you will stay in a variety of accommodations: Hotels, cabins, village home/community stay (not a homestay — the whole group will stay together in gender designated rooms).
Eating utensils (plates and cutlery) will be provided throughout the trip.
If you have any special dietary restrictions/ considerations, please contact the Moondance office for further information.
Required; must be within 10 years of the trip
Moondance adheres to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. They state that routine vaccines are those recommended for everyone in the United States, depending on age and vaccine history. Please consult with a physician for specific recommendations based on your health history and continuously check the CDC website for updates.
Routine vaccinations related to travel may include the following:
The Centers for Disease Control recommends a pre-exposure rabies vaccination before your trip because rabid dogs are commonly found in this country. There may be limited or no rabies treatment available. We will encounter dogs and wildlife especially as we travel to rural areas.
Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.
Check the map tab on this page to view a map of where Moondance groups will be traveling throughout Fiji. Provide this information to your physician of choice (primary care physician, travel clinic, etc.) in order to get the most accurate suggestions for immunizations and vaccinations.
Click here to see what the CDC recommends for travelers in Fiji.
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PHYSICAL ADDRESS
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There are spaces available for both genders for the upcoming season.
We are full for girls, but we have select spots for a boy.
We are full for boys, but we have select spots for a girl.
Limited means a trip is either full for a certain gender, school, or hometown.
This trip is currently full and we are accepting students on a waitlist through enrollment request submissions. You may be enrolled in a trip and on another trip’s waitlist. There is no financial obligation to be placed on a waitlist, and you can be on as many waitlists as you would like.
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