The DMC student impact team stands together on the white sands of Winding Bay, experiencing the natural beauty of the Bahamas on a Many Hands team-building trip.
Impact Team: Abaco

Culture Day with DMC

By June 1, 2026August 4th, 2026No Comments

Fiona, Julia, Megan, and Emmalee

The DMC Impact team spent a perfect Culture Day exploring the natural wonders of Abaco, from swimming in the freshwater Blue Hole to collecting conch shells at Winding Bay. The day wrapped up with a guided tour of Driftwood Farms, where the group learned about island agriculture and enjoyed a delicious dinner with the Kelly family. Read the full update to see how slowing down to appreciate local culture revealed God’s beauty in unexpected ways! 

This morning, the DMC Impact team started Culture Day at the Blue Hole, where we got to swim in the beautiful water. We got to spend time in the Lord’s nature and immerse ourselves in the nature of Abaco. 

Volunteers from the Des Moines Christian School impact team float on inner tubes and swim together in an Abaco blue hole during a cultural immersion day with Many Hands.
Volunteers from the Des Moines Christian School impact team float on inner tubes and swim together in an Abaco blue hole during a cultural immersion day with Many Hands.

Our next stop was the famous Pete’s Pub! We got to eat delicious seafood meals and learn about different types of Abaconian food. We got to experience the lively atmosphere and learn more about “island time.” This week, we’ve learned to slow down, live in the moment, and be where our feet are. We also got to swim in the beautiful blue ocean!

The DMC student impact team stands together on the white sands of Winding Bay, experiencing the natural beauty of the Bahamas on a Many Hands team-building trip.

Next, we went to Winding Bay, a picturesque beach with clear blue water and white sand. Our team spent most of our time searching for conch shells, and we found 6 in total, along with other shells, rocks, and a purple sea fan! We learned about native marine life and saw some in their natural habitat. 

DMC youth team members stand in shallow turquoise water to learn about native marine life and sustainable island ecosystems during an Abaco culture day.

Our final stop was Driftwood Farms. We got to hang out, play games, and eat a delicious dinner. We learned how to cook the conch we caught and had the opportunity to learn about agriculture on the island. We got to tour the farm and learn about the different animals, foods, and trees that the Kelly family grows. 

Many Hands volunteers enjoy a farm-to-table dinner and agriculture tour at Driftwood Farms, learning about local island crop production and animal sustainability.

Today, we learned that even in a storm-torn area, there’s still so much culture and beauty to be seen. We got to experience the beautiful way that Abaconians live and the amazing things that God is doing on this island. 

— Megan, Julia, Fiona, and Emmalee 

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This profile represents the collective voice of our Many Hands Impact teams. The reflections shared here are written by everyday individuals, from students and parents to local community members, who have traveled to Haiti and Abaco to experience the mission firsthand. They are not full-time staff. They are volunteers stepping out in faith to be love in action. In these posts, you will read raw, unpolished stories of personal transformation. Our guest writers document the shared humanity discovered while working alongside local leaders on safe structures, education initiatives, and community development. Impact trips are designed to change the participant as much as the community they serve. Through their words, you get a front row seat to the exact moments people discover their purpose and learn to live with intention.

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