Step into an immersive challenge designed to build resilience, leadership, and purpose. Train with experienced instructors, work as a team, and create a meaningful impact in your community.
The program begins with a three-day bivouac where participants will be guided by veterans. During these days, they will learn important skills such as discipline, teamwork, responsibility, and perseverance while working together in a structured environment.
After the bivouac, participants will work as a team to develop a plan for a social project aimed at helping the community of Bonaire. The youth themselves will take the lead in creating and organizing activities that make a positive impact on the island. Throughout the program, participants will also have the opportunity to visit several companies and uniformed departments on Bonaire. These “kijkstages” (orientation visits) allow them to learn more about different professions and organizations, such as KMar, JICN, and other local institutions.
At the end of the program, participants who successfully complete the MDT will receive an official certificate. This certificate can support their future opportunities, including education, job applications, and personal development.
Every mission starts with preparation. During the first stage, participants connect with their team and mentors online. You’ll receive guidance, information, and everything you need to prepare for the challenge ahead. This stage helps build the foundation for teamwork and ensures everyone is ready for the next step.
The core of the experience is an intense multi-day challenge designed to test your mindset and teamwork. You will participate in structured activities that encourage leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and endurance. Working together as a team, you will navigate real scenarios that require strategy and determination. This is where you discover what you're truly capable of.
Growth means giving back. After completing the field challenge, participants dedicate time to a community-focused project. This phase encourages you to use the skills you’ve developed to support causes that matter. You choose where and how you contribute, making the experience both meaningful and personal.
Every journey deserves a moment of reflection and celebration. Participants gather again to reconnect, share experiences, and celebrate everything they have accomplished. During this event, you’ll receive recognition for completing the program and the impact you’ve made. It’s not just an ending — it’s the start of something bigger.
Participants often say this experience changes the way they approach challenges in everyday life.
Most importantly, you’ll gain the confidence that comes from proving to yourself that you can overcome more than you thought possible.
Onze training geeft jongeren tijdens de bivak een positieve en leerzame invulling van hun tijd. Ze ontwikkelen discipline, teamwork en doorzettingsvermogen. Dit helpt hen sterker te worden als persoon en geeft hen extra motivatie en kansen voor hun toekomstige studie en carrière.
MDT Instructor
Het project “Maatschappelijke Dienst Tijd” (MDT) op Bonaire richt zich op jongeren. Het actieve programma stimuleert samenwerking/ teamwork en kameraadschap. Aandacht hebben voor jezelf, voor elkaar maar ook voor de Bonairiaanse samenleving/maatschappij. Je leert persoonlijke doelen te stellen en die te behalen door zelfdiscipline, inzet en doorzettingsvermogen. Dit gebeurt door fysieke- en mentale training waarbij je je eigen grenzen zult verleggen. Deelnemen zal je trots maken en je zelfvertrouwen sterke
MDT Instructor
De MDT-missie is een intensief en leerzaam programma waarin deelnemers tijdens een bivak op een militaire basis zowel lichamelijk als mentaal worden uitgedaagd. Aan de hand van militaire skills en drills leren zij hun eigen grenzen kennen en ontdekken ze hoe belangrijk samenwerking en vertrouwen binnen een team zijn. Als coach zie ik hoe deelnemers in korte tijd groeien in zelfvertrouwen, doorzettingsvermogen en teamgevoel. Het programma biedt daarmee een waardevolle ervaring waarin persoonlijke ontwikkeling en teamontwikkeling centraal staan.
MDT Instructor
Most people live inside their comfort zone. This experience is designed to take you beyond it. Over the course of the program, you will face real challenges that require teamwork, discipline, and determination. You’ll learn to adapt, support your teammates, and push through obstacles you didn’t think you could overcome.
But the goal isn’t just physical endurance. It’s about discovering confidence, leadership, and the ability to make a positive impact in the world around you. Participants leave with new friendships, stronger character, and a deeper understanding of their own potential.
If you’re looking for a challenge that will test your limits, build your confidence, and connect you with driven individuals, this experience is for you.
