IGLESIA EPISCOPAL DOMINICANA

EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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Camp Transfiguration

NOTE:  All  reservations for the camp  are made by The Rev. Migulina Espinal

Rev. Miguelina Espinal

Telephone #

(809) 574-6230

flordedominicana@hotmail.com

" I will lift my eyes to the hills from where cometh my help"

 - Psalm 121:1

This Psalm describes our goal for Mount Transfiguration Episcopal Camp located in the mountains near Jarabacoa.  We want this piece of God's creation to provide spiritual renewal to all who visit here.  The camp offers ample opportunities to refresh the body, mind, and spirit.

Mount Transfiguration is located in the small community of El Predegal and along the river Jimenoa, three kilometers outside the city of Jarabacoa. The Camp includes approximately 6.25 acres of land distributed in three terraces.  If it were not for the palm trees among the pines, and a lack of snow on the mountain tops, you could easily imagine that you were in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.  

The Rev. Miguelina Espinal is the administrator of the camp.  The camp is in a state of constant transformation.  Our goal is to make this camp even more comfortable for our visitors, so that they can truly be refreshed both spiritually and physically.

Though Episcopal groups have a priority, the camp accepts reservations from all Christian denominations.  The camp can house about 100 people in three buildings,  Mount Transfiguration  camp has its own generator, water purification system, and hot water for showers.         The camp's kitchen staff have been trained to provide safe and good food to visiting groups.  They offer both typical Dominican fare, as well as food familiar to North Americans.  With many different varieties of fruit trees on the property, meals often feature a variety of fresh fruits and juices.

The camp offers many different activities.  However, this is a vacation spot for Dominicans, so the area features everything from horseback riding to river-rafting.  A favorite of Mount Transfiguration visitors is the walk to a nearby waterfall and swimming hole.

Rev. Miguelina and the camp committee are in the process of developing a master plan that will include new dormitories, cafeteria, and activity areas.  A new chapel and school for the community are now under construction.  Many of these projects will be funded and constructed by work teams from the United States. 

During July, the camp hosts the diocesan summer bible camp program.  The program is divided in weekly sessions by age group.  The program must be financed through fees.  Therefore, a scholarship program was developed to provide children from economically-disadvantaged families to attend.  Scholarships are $100 per child, per camping session.  Contact Migulina for more information on how you can provide camp scholarships.                 

"You Are My Witnesses"

St. Luke 28: 48

Telephone #: (809) 686-7493; 688-6016  FAX: (809) 686-6364