Theme

Service & Adventure

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Overview

Combine meaningful service with thrilling experiences, allowing your students to make a difference while exploring new places. Through community service projects and outdoor activities, students develop a sense of purpose and teamwork, all while embracing the adventure of discovering different cultures, landscapes, and ways of life.

A Unique Approach to Learning Language

Impactful Service Projects

Students engage in hands-on community initiatives that create meaningful change, such as building projects, environmental restoration, or working with children

Outdoor Excursions

Experience thrilling outdoor adventures, like zip-lining, surfing, or rafting, that immerse students in the natural beauty of each destination.

Balanced Programming

Combine service with adventure for a well-rounded experience, fostering personal growth and teamwork while having fun and making a difference.

Destinations for Service & Adventure Programs

Costa Rica: Service and Adventure

Combine hands-on service projects with thrilling outdoor activities, exploring Costa Rica’s natural beauty while making a positive impact.

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Dominican Republic: Community Service & Batey Life

Engage in meaningful service projects while staying in a batey community, learning about local traditions and daily life.

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Ecuador: Andean Community Service and Cultural Exchange

Work on service projects in the Andes while experiencing local traditions through cultural exchanges and interactions with indigenous communities.

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France: Community Service & Culture

Engage in community service while practicing French daily, seeing remarkable architecture, and exploring the local culture.

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Fiji: Homestay, Community Service, and Marine Exploration

Live with Fijian families and contribute to community service projects, with the opportunity to explore marine environments and conservation efforts.

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Peru: Community Service & Culture

Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture through service projects and language practice, with an unforgettable stop at Machu Picchu!

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Puerto Rico: Community Development and Cultural Exchange

Participate in community development projects while experiencing Puerto Rico’s vibrant culture through local activities and cultural exchanges.

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Meet with a Program Advisor

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This trip exceeded my expectations in regards to the meaningfulness of service work. Our leaders were welcoming, highly capable, good natured, clear with expectations and instructions, and they got us where we needed to be on time. A very impressive orchestration of so many kids!

The trip built up my confidence through the community service we did because I was putting in so much effort and doing so much work and I felt strong and fulfilled and that I was really making an impact in the communities we were doing service in.

Start Your Unforgettable Journey

Through our service trips for students, we cultivate unique adventures and inspiring experiences that will stick with our travelers long after the program is over.