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GLOBAL WORKS LEADERSHIP
2 THEY'RE INSPIRATIONAL With so many returning staff (nearly 80% each year), we feel our staff leadership is one of our greatest strengths. Global Works hires skilled, knowledgeable, and fun loving women and men to organize and lead trips according the the highest standards of quality, safety, and student engagement. We provide at least 2 trained leaders per summer program. The average age is 28 and each leader is certified in First Aid and CPR; and many hold Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certifications. Global Works is a family run business. When you contact our home office you will speak with a team with over 60 years of combined student travel experience.
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COSTA RICA TRIP OVERVIEW
20 1 7 Su mmer Ser v i c e A d ven t u r es | COSTA RIC A
PROGRAM TYPE Language Immersion SESSION 1 June 24 — July 8 (15 days) SESSION 2 July 8 — July 22 (15 days) SESSION 3 July 22 — August 5 (15 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $3,795 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Houston (IAH)
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 35 community service hours
L A PUR A VIDA
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAYS 1–3 : ORIENTATION & ZIP-LINE TOUR Orientation Activities • Organic Farm Tour • Latin Dance Class • Daily Experiential Spanish Activities • Zip-Line Canopy Tour DAYS 4–10: CENTRAL VALLEY HOMESTAYS Community and Educational Service Projects • Día de Actividades for Local Children • Soccer Games • Noche de Comida • Teach English Classes • Final Despedida Dance Party DAYS 11–13: PACIFIC COAST SURF CAMP Pacific Coast Beach Accommodations • Surf and Stand-Up Paddle Board Lessons with Professional Instructors • Boogie-Boarding • Beach Activities • Beach Soccer DAYS 14-15: TRAVEL HOME Artisan Gift Shopping • Celebratory Dinner • Closing Awards Ceremony • Fly Home or Continue on Another Global Works program!! THIS TRIP COMBINES WELL WITH COSTA RICA: SEA TURTLE ADVENTURE!
Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
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“I THINK THE ABILITY TO NOT ONLY IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH BUT TO BE ABLE TO HELP A COMMUNITY AND UNDERSTAND THE COUNTRY’S CULTURE REALLY MADE THIS TRIP UNIQUE AND SPECIAL.” — Evelyn S.
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ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
COSTA RICA TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Enrichment
DAYS 1–3: SAN JOSE — ORIENTATION AND RAFTING San Jose Orientation • Latin Dance Class • Pacuare River Overnight Rafting Experience • Environmental Service Project
SESSION 1 July 8 — July 15 (8 days)
DAYS 4–7: TORTUGUERO — TURTLE HATCHERY & BEACH Sea Turtle Nesting Tour • Canal Tour of National Park • Night Beach Patrol • Hatchery Projects
SESSION 2 July 22 — July 29 (8 days)
DAY 8: CENTRAL VALLEY — CLOSING ACTIVITIES AND RETURN HOME Celebratory Dinner • Awards Ceremony • Travel Home THIS TRIP COMBINES WELL WITH COSTA RICA: LA PURA VIDA!
GRADES 9–12 TUITION $2,395 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Houston (IAH)
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 10 community service hours No Spanish language requirements. Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
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SE A TURTLE ADVENTURE
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"I MADE A TON OF FRIENDS AND ALSO THINK I WANT TO SPEND MORE TIME OFF MY PHONE AND OUT IN NATURE. "— Noah L.
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COSTA RICA TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Global Action
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SESSION 1 June 24 — July 1 (8 days) SESSION 2 July 29 — August 5 (8 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $2,295
SURF & SERVICE
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAY 1: ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION Orientation Activities • Organic Farm Tour • Latin Dance Class • Daily Experiential Spanish Activities DAYS 2–4: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Community and Educational Service Projects • Day Camp for Local Kids • Soccer Games • Cooking Lessons • Teach English Classes DAYS 5–6: PACIFIC COAST SURF CAMP Surf & Stand-Up Paddle Board Lessons with Professional Instructors • BoogieBoarding • Beach Time
from Houston (IAH)
DAYS 7–8: TRAVEL HOME — OR CONTINUE ON! Artisan Gift Shopping • Celebratory Dinner • Closing Awards Ceremony • Fly Home
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 20 community service hours
PLEASE VISIT WWW.GLOBALWORKSTRAVEL.COM FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY, PHOTOS, VIDEOS, MAPS, AND DAILY TRIP JOURNALS.
Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs
No Spanish language requirements. Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
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“FLOATING IN THE WATER ON THE BOARDS WITH MY NEW FRIENDS AND AWESOME LEADERS LOOKING OUT AT A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY WAS MY FAVORITE MOMENT OF THIS TRIP. I’VE NEVER FELT SO CONTENT.”— Ciara C. W W W.GLOBALWORKSTRAVEL.COM | 303.545.2202
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAYS 1–4: SAN JOSE — ORIENTATION AND RAFTING Orientation • Latin Dance Class • Pacuare River Overnight Rafting Experience • Experiential Spanish Activities • Excursions to Coffee Farm or Volcán Poás DAYS 5–7: CLOUD FOREST — EXPLORATION AND SERVICE PROJECTS Rainforest Eco-Lodge • Environmental Service Projects with Park Rangers • Wildlife Viewing (including monkeys, parrots, and dart frogs) • Night Hikes • Waterfalls • Natural Pool Swimming • Arenal Volcano • Diverse Flora and Fauna DAYS 8–16: COMMUNITY HOMESTAY EXPERIENCE Daily Community Development and Educational Service Projects • Teach English Classes • Día de Actividades for Local Children • Soccer and Athletic Games • Noche de Comidas • Dance Night • Final Despedida Community Party • Zip-Line Tour DAYS 17–19: PACIFIC COAST — ECO-RESORT AND SURF CAMP Pacific Coast Beach Accommodations • Surf and Stand-Up Paddle Board Lessons with Professional Instructors • Boogie-Boarding • Beach Activities • Beach Soccer • Turtle and Marine Conservation and Education DAYS 20–21: SAN JOSE — CLOSING CEREMONY AND TRAVEL HOME Artisan Gift Shopping • Celebratory Dinner • Closing Awards Ceremony • Fly Home!
COSTA RICA TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Language Immersion SESSION DATES June 26 — July 16 (21 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $4,545 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Houston (IAH)
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 40 community service hours Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
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L ANGUAGE & LE ADERSHIP
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"THE HOMESTAY MADE THIS TRIP UNIQUE. IT IS NOT EVERY DAY THAT YOU GET TO COMPLETELY IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE LIFE AND CULTURE OF A RURAL VILLAGE AND LIVE WITH A FAMILY FOR OVER A WEEK." — Ileana K.
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CUBA TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Global Action SESSION DATES June 27 — July 8 (12 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $4,995 20 1 7 Su mmer Ser v i c e A d ven t u r es | C UBA
Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Miami (MIA)
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 10 community service hours No Spanish language requirements. Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
AUTHENTIC CUBA
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAYS 1–4: HAVANA ORIENTATION & EXPLORATION Old Havana Tour • Traditional Cooking Class • Experiential Spanish Activities • Farmer’s Market • Soccer Game & Conversation Exchange with Local High Schoolers • Visit After-School Art Program DAYS 5–6: ECO-ADVENTURE & PROJECTS Zip-line Tour • Pinar del Rio Valley Excursion • Meet Local Farmers of Las Terrazas • Community Development Service Project • Stay in Viñales’ Casas Particulares DAYS 7–8: BAY OF PIGS Historical Tour • Snorkel to Shipwreck in Playa Larga • Afro-Cuban Dance & Music Class • Visit Zapata National Park Wildlife Refuge DAYS 9–10: TRINIDAD Tour UNESCO World Heritage Site • Swim Under Waterfalls • Experience Las Parrandas DAYS 11–12: SANTA CLARA AND TRAVEL HOME Che Guevara Memorial • Artisan Gift Shopping • Visit El Tren Blindado • Celebratory Dinner • Closing Awards Ceremony • Fly Home! VISIT WWW.GLOBALWORKSTRAVEL.COM FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY, PHOTOS, VIDEOS, MAPS, AND TRIP JOURNALS.
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“THIS TRIP HAS HELPED ME TO SEE WHAT REALLY MATTERS, AND NOT TO WORRY AS MUCH ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA OR TEXTING. ”— Claire S. W W W.GLOBALWORKSTRAVEL.COM | 303.545.2202
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAYS 1–2: QUITO ARRIVAL & HOT SPRINGS Orientation to Biogeography of Galapagos • Relax in Papallacta Hot Springs • Reforestation Service Project DAYS 3–9: GALÁPAGOS — ISABELA ISLAND Flight to Baltra • Private Boat to Isabela • Snorkel to Concha Perla Lagoon and Los Tuneles • View Penguins, Sea Lions, Marine Iguanas, Sharks, and Tropical Fish • Sierra Negra Volcano Excursion • Tour Giant Tortoise Breeding Center • Environmental Service Projects • Visit Charles Darwin Research Center DAYS 10–11: QUITO — FINAL NIGHT AND DEPARTURE Return Flight to Mainland • Souvenir Shopping • Celebratory Dinner • Historic Old Quito Tour • Departure for Home THIS TRIP COMBINES WELL WITH PERU: HARDCORE SERVICE ADVENTURE!
ECUADOR TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Enrichment SESSION DATES July 13 — July 23 (11 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $3,995 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Miami (MIA)
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 10 community service hours No Spanish language requirements. Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
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G AL APAGO S ISL AND S MARINE ADVENTURE
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"THE GALAPAGOS WAS THE CRAZIEST, MOST INVIGORATING AND AWAKENING TRAVELING EXPERIENCE THAT I’VE EVER HAD." — Rachel F. OUR TRIPS FILL QUICKLY- ENROLL NOW!
FIJI ISLANDS TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Global Action SESSION DATES July 8 — July 20 (13 days)
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GRADES 9–12 TUITION $3,395 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Los Angeles (LAX).
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 20 community service hours
SULUS, SUN, & SERVICE
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAYS 1–4: VITU LEVU ISLAND ORIENTATION Eco-Resort Activities • Snorkeling and Beach Adventures • Local Market Visit DAYS 5–10: COMMUNITY SERVICE & CULTURAL EXCHANGE Sevu Sevu Welcome Ceremony • School Construction Project • Teach English and Geography Lessons • Games and Activities with Children • National Team Rugby Match DAYS 11–13: MARINE BIOLOGY ECO-ADVENTURE Blue Lagoon Beach Day • SCUBA Diving (optional!) • Spinner Dolphin Boat Tour • Trek to Hidden Waterfalls • Closing Activities • Beach Bonfire • Travel Home! PLEASE VISIT WWW.GLOBALWORKSTRAVEL.COM FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY, PHOTOS, VIDEOS, MAPS, AND DAILY TRIP JOURNALS.
Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
“I WILL NEVER FORGET THE KINDNESS AND BIG SMILES OF THE FIJIAN PEOPLE.” — Daniel C.
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ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAYS 1–3: VERSAILLES — ORIENTATION & SERVICE Chateau de Versailles Tour • French Language Games & Activities • Ropes Course • Reforestation & Environmental Projects DAYS 4–8: THE FRENCH ALPS — ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE PROJECTS Alpine Village Stay • Shepherd Trail Reconstruction Projects • Daily Language Activities • Whitewater Rafting Trip • Waterfall Swim • Local Cuisine Cooking Lesson DAYS 9–17: CARCASSONNE — HOMESTAYS AND DAY CAMP VOLUNTEER PROJECT Homestay • 11th Century Castles • Zip-Lining • Bastille Day Fireworks • Mediterranean Beach Excursion • Volunteer at Local Youth Camp
FRANCE TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Language Immersion SESSION DATES July 6 — July 26 (21 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $6,145 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from New York (JFK).
DAYS 18–19: PARIS — THE CITY OF LIGHTS Seine River Cruise • La Tour Eiffel • Notre Dame • Sacre Coeur • Le Louvre • Musée d’Orsay • Final Dinner Celebration
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 30 community service hours
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Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
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L ANGUAGE & LE ADERSHIP
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“I WAS ABLE TO SEE SO MUCH OF FRANCE IN SUCH A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME.” — Peter S.
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GUATEMALA TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Global Action SESSION DATES June 27 — July 8 (12 days)
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GRADES 9–12 TUITION $3,595
MAYAN E XPLORER
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAYS 1–2: ORIENTATION Orientation Activities • Antigua Tour • Explore Iximche Mayan Ruins • Daily Experiential Spanish Activities DAYS 3–8: CHAJUL SERVICE PROJECTS Community and Educational Service Projects • Día de Actividades for Local Children • Traditional Weaving and Cooking Lessons • Noche de Comida • Teach English Classes • Hike to Scenic Waterfall • Final Despedida Dance Party
Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Miami (MIA).
DAYS 9–10: CHICHICASTENANGO & LAKE ATITLÁN Shop World-Famous Artisan Market • Kayak & Swim in Lake Atlitlán • Zip-Line Canopy Tour
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 25 community service hours
DAYS 11–12: ANTIGUA & TRAVEL HOME Salsa Dance Lesson • Celebratory Dinner • Closing Awards Ceremony • Fly Home or Continue on Another Global Works program!!
Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
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“MY WHOLE PERSPECTIVE OF LIFE HAS CHANGED.” — Lia F.
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ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAYS 1–2: TROIS-ILETS ARRIVAL AND CULTURE Orientation to French Island Culture • Daily French Language Activities • Fort-de-France Walking Tour • Visit Sugar Cane Museum • Mangrove Forest Kayak Excursion DAYS 3–7: HOMESTAYS AND SERVICE PROJECTS Spice Market Scavenger Hunt • School Gardening Projects • Teach English and Conservation Lessons to Children • Excursion to St. Pierre Ruins • Beach Time! DAYS 8–10: TROPICAL TARTANE & TRAVEL HOME Mt. Pelée Volcano Trek • Traditional Dance Lesson • Swim in Tropical Waterfall • Surf Lessons • Celebratory Dinner VISIT WWW.GLOBALWORKSTRAVEL.COM FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY, PHOTOS, VIDEOS, MAPS, AND TRIP JOURNALS.
MARTINIQUE TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Language Immersion SESSION DATES June 29 — July 8 (10 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $3,195 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Miami (MIA).
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 10 community service hours Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
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FRENCH CARIBBE AN ADVENTURE
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“THIS TRIP HAS MADE ME OPEN MY EYES TO THE BEAUTY IN SIMPLICITY.” — Jessica B. OUR TRIPS FILL QUICKLY- ENROLL NOW!
NEPAL TRIP OVERVIEW
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
PROGRAM TYPE Global Action
DAYS 1–4: KATHMANDU VALLEY ORIENTATION Overnight Flight • Explore Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple • Durbar Square • Bodnath Stupa • Pashupatinath Hindu Temple Visit
SESSION DATES July 10 — July 25 (16 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $4,195 20 1 7 Su mmer Ser v i c e A d ven t u r es | N E PA L
E ARTHQUAKE RELIEF
Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Los Angeles (LAX).
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 40 community service hours Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure
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“I AM MORE CURIOUS ABOUT EXPLORING AND HELPING (IN) OTHER COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. IT HAS ALSO BUILT MY CONFIDENCE, BECAUSE I KNOW THAT I CAN MAKE CHANGE.” — Alexander S.
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DAYS 5–9: BANDIPUR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF PROJECTS Newari Village Stay • School Construction Project • Games and Sports with Local Children • Himalayan Village Trek DAYS 10–12: CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK Guided Wildlife Jungle Safari • Volunteer at Elephant Breeding Center • View Rhinos, Sloths, and More DAYS 13–14: LUMBINI – BIRTHPLACE OF THE BUDDHA Visit World Peace Pagoda and Maya Devi Temple • Spend a ‘Day in the Life’ with Young Buddhists Monks in Training • Yoga and Meditation Class • Rickshaw Town Tour DAYS 15–16: KATHMANDU AND TRAVEL HOME Closing Activities • Celebratory Dinner VISIT WWW.GLOBALWORKSTRAVEL.COM FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY, PHOTOS, VIDEOS, MAPS, AND TRIP JOURNALS.
NEW ZEALAND & FIJI ISLANDS
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
TRIP OVERVIEW
DAYS 1–7: BAY OF ISLANDS — ORIENTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE Orientation • Plant Native Trees • Kauri Forest and Cape Reinga Excursions • Kiwi Foundation Volunteer Projects
PROGRAM TYPE Global Action
DAYS 8–10: ROTORUA AND WAITOMO – ADVENTURE TIME! Maori Cultural Activities • High Ropes Course • Rock Climbing • Waitomo Caves Black Water Rafting DAYS 11–14: RAGLAN — SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS AND SURFING Eco-Projects at Xtreme Waste • Raglan Beach Break Surfing • Mt. Karioi Hike • Auckland Visit DAYS 15–24: FIJI ISLANDS — VILLAGE IMMERSION AND BEACH PARADISE Remote Coastal Village Stay • Sevu Sevu Welcoming Ceremony • Teach English and Geography Classes • Sample Kava • Construct Community Buildings • Moon Reef Snorkeling • SCUBA Diving (optional) PLEASE VISIT WWW.GLOBALWORKSTRAVEL.COM FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY, PHOTOS, VIDEOS, MAPS, AND DAILY TRIP JOURNALS.
SESSION DATES June 27 — July 20 (24 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $5,995 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Los Angeles (LAX).
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 40 community service hours Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
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MARINE E C OADVENTURE
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“I COULDN’T ASK FOR MORE. I AM A DIFFERENT PERSON THAN WHEN I ARRIVED.” — Jennifer L.
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NICARAGUA
INTRO TO PRE-MED & PUBLIC HE ALTH
TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Enrichment
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
SESSION 1 June 27 — July 13 (17 days)
DAYS 1–2: LAGUNA DE APOYO — ORIENTATION Managua Tour with Witness for Peace • Pre-School Service Projects • Basic Spanish Language Lesson
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SESSION 2 July 20 — August 5 (17 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $3,995 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Miami (MIA).
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 40 community service hours No prior language study requirements. Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from yearto-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
DAYS 3–6: SAFE DRINKING WATER PROJECTS Safe Drinking Water Community Projects • Beach Time • Volcán Masaya National Park Excursion • Rural Health Clinic Visits • Construct Community Health Centers DAYS 7–10: MATAGALPA — CLINICAL ROTATIONS Healthcare Professional Shadowing • Public and Private Health Clinic Experience • Health Care Campaign Implementation DAYS 11–15: PEŇAS BLANCAS — PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE PROJECTS Homestay Family Greeting • Local Community Member Collaboration • Health Education Projects • Rainforest Ecology Projects • Medicinal Plant Tour • Waterfall Excursion • Volunteer with Dental Brigade DAYS 16–17: ZIP-LINE & CLOSING CEREMONY Granada Tour and Artisan Markets • Zip-Line Canopy Tour • Closing Ceremony THIS TRIP COMBINES WELL WITH GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: MARINE SERVICE & ADVENTURE!
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“I CAME HOME FROM THIS GLOBAL WORKS TRIP WITH A NEW UNDERSTANDING AND SENSITIVITY TO THE ISSUES FACING NICARAGUA AND ITS NEIGHBORS TODAY.” — Michaela F.
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ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAYS 1–4: PANAMA CITY — ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION Colonial City Tour • Orientation • Experiential Language Activities • Casco Viejo Bike Tour • Panama Canal & Miraflores Locks Visit DAYS 5–8: KUNA YALA ISLANDS — CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND SERVICE PROJECTS Private Island Stay • Kuna Tribal Council Meeting • Educational Service Projects • Dug-Out Canoe Races • Traditional Cooking and Mola Weaving Workshops • Dancing Activities • Coral Reef Snorkel Trip DAYS 9–15: VERAGUAS PROVINCE — COMMUNITY HOMESTAY EXPERIENCE Rural Highland Community Homestay Experience • Community Development and Educational Service Projects • Waterfall and Night Hikes • Día de Actividades for Local Children • Soccer Games • Noche de Comidas • Dance Night • Final Despedida Community Party DAYS 16–19: SANTA CATALINA — PACIFIC COAST ECO-RESORT, COIBA ISLAND, & SURF CAMP Surf Lessons with Professional Instructors • Boogie-Boarding • Beach Activities • House Construction Project • Whale Watching Tour to Coiba Island DAYS 20–21: PANAMA CITY — CLOSING ACTIVITIES AND TRAVEL HOME Artisan Gift Shopping • Celebratory Dinner • Closing Awards Ceremony • Fly Home! VISIT WWW.GLOBALWORKSTRAVEL.COM FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY, PHOTOS, VIDEOS, MAPS, AND TRIP JOURNALS.
PANAMA TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Language Immersion SESSION 1 June 26 — July 16 (21 days) SESSION 2 July 8 — July 28 (21 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $4,695 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Houston (IAH).
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 40 community service hours Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
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CHANGEMAKERS IN PAR ADISE
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“THIS TRIP HAS ALLOWED ME TO TEST MY LIMITS AND GIVEN ME MORE PERSPECTIVE ON MY LIFE.” — Anna D. .
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PERU TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Language Immersion SESSION DATES June 27 — July 12 (16 days) GRADES 9–12
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TUITION $3,995 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from Miami (MIA).
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 30 community service hours Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
HARDC ORE SERVICE ADVENTURE
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAYS 1–3: SACRED VALLEY — ORIENTATION Overnight Flight • Scavenger Hunt • Language Activities • Pisac Market Excursion DAYS 4–10: URUBAMBA — HOMESTAY AND SERVICE PROJECTS Teach English Classes • Build School Facilities and Playgrounds • Inca Ruins of Moray • Hiking • Cultural Dances and Games • Indigenous Community Visit • Silver Rings Workshop • Final Fiesta DAYS 11–12: MACHU PICCHU — GUIDED TOUR Scenic Train Ride • Aguas Calientes • Sunrise Arrival at Machu Picchuu DAYS 13–16: CUSCO — DEPARTURE Cusco Tour • Final Fiesta • Travel to Lima and Home! THIS TRIP COMBINES WELL WITH GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: MARINE SERVICE & ADVENTURE!
“IT'S BEEN ALMOST TWO MONTHS AND I STILL TALK TO SOME OF THE GROUP MEMBERS EVERY DAY."” — Eden S.
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ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAY 1: SAN JUAN Old San Juan Tour • El Morro Fortress • Orientation Activities • Salsa Dance Lesson • Beach Time! DAYS 2–6: VILLA DEL RIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Games and Activities with Local Families • Home Construction Service Work • Teach English • Beach BBQ DAYS 7–8: TORO NEGRO ZIP-LINE Toro Negro Zip-Line Experience • Final Dinner • Travel Home VISIT WWW.GLOBALWORKSTRAVEL.COM FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY, PHOTOS, VIDEOS, MAPS, AND TRIP JOURNALS.
PUERTO RICO TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Global Action SESSION 1 June 24 — July 1 (8 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $2,295 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight not offered for this program.
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 30 community service hours No Spanish language requirements. Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year- to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
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SPAIN TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Language Immersion SESSION DATES June 26 — July 16 (21 days) GRADES 9–12
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TUITION $6,145 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from New York (JFK).
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 40 community service hours Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
L ANGUAGE & LE ADERSHIP
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAYS 1–3: MADRID — ORIENTATION AND CITY HIGHLIGHTS Overnight Travel • Reina Sofia and El Prado Museums • Plaza Mayor • Retiro Park • Royal Palace • Real Madrid’s Stadium Tour • Spanish Language Activities DAYS 4–6: SEBÚLCOR — ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES AND CULTURAL EXCURSIONS Segovia Visit to 2,000 Year-Old Roman Aqueduct • Canoeing • Hiking and Adventure Activities DAYS 7–10: AMAYUELAS — A MODEL COMMUNITY OF SUSTAINABLE LIVING Community and Environmental Service Projects • Adobe Brick Construction • Soccer • Exchange Activities DAYS 11–17: VALENCIA — HOMESTAY AND SERVICE PROJECTS Language Immersion • Youth Camp and Environmental Service • Natural Pools • Swimming Excursion • Farewell Dinner Celebration DAYS 18–21: BARCELONA — CULTURAL TOURS AND CLOSING ACTIVITIES High Speed Train Travel • Sagrada Familia Cathedral • Bike Tour • Beach Activities • Boqueria Market and Las Ramblas Visit • Final Dinner • Flamenco Performances THIS TRIP COMBINES WELL WITH SPAIN: LIFE IN ANDALUCIA!
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ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS DAYS 1–3: MADRID — ORIENTATION AND CITY TOUR Overnight Flight • Orientation and Language Activities • El Prado Museum • Plaza Mayor • Retiro Park • Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt DAYS 4–10: GRANADA SERVICE PROJECTS AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE Teach English and Job Skills • Pre-School and Community Initiatives Volunteer Work • El Alhambra Palace Tour • Flamenco Lesson and Performance • Paella and Tapas Cooking Lessons • Cordoba and Mezquita Excursions DAYS 11–12: SEVILLA — CULTURE AND HISTORY Walking Tour • Spanish Language Activity • Alcazar Architecture and History • Gothic Cathedral • Jewish Quarter DAYS 13–14: MALAGA — CLOSING ACTIVITIES Final Shopping • Celebratory Dinner • Fiesta • Costa del Sol Beach Day! THIS TRIP COMBINES WELL WITH SPAIN: LANGUAGE & LEADERSHIP!
SPAIN TRIP OVERVIEW PROGRAM TYPE Language Immersion SESSION DATES July 16 — July 29 (14 days) GRADES 9–12 TUITION $4,495 Airfare not included. Chaperoned group flight departs from New York (JFK).
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Earn 20 community service hours Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.
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