Service Adventures

Service Adventures

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Honor your desire to contribute; make real connections & improve the lives of individuals & communities.

trip name dates duration arrive/depart
Africa Service Jul 7 - Jul 31
25 days New York/New York
  • Highlights
    • Assist Teachers in Local Village Schools
    • Refurbish Classrooms in Maasai Community
    • Join Born Free and Maasai to Build Lion Proof Fences
    • Become SCUBA Certified in the Pristine Waters of Zanzibar
    • Safari in Masai Mara National Park
    • Search for the “Big Five:” Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, & Buffalo
    • 40 Hours of Community Service
    • 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Africa Two-Week Service Jun 28 - Jul 11
14 days New York/New York
  • Highlights
    • Assist Teachers in Local Village Schools
    • Safari in Kenya’s Treasured Masai Mara National Park
    • Search for “Big Five:” Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, & Buffalo
    • Work in Community Orphanage and Contribute School Supplies
    • Witness Care for injured Elephants at the Sheldrick Orphanage
    • Join hands with Locals to Develop Water Catchment Efforts
    • 30 Hours Community Service
    • 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Australia / Fiji Service Jun 30 - Jul 21
22 days Los Angeles/Los Angeles
  • Highlights
    • Teach English to Fijian School Children
    • Volunteer at a Kangaroo and Wildlife Habitat Center
    • Contribute to a Conservation Project in Northern Australia
    • Live and Work in a Fijian Island Village
    • Learn to SCUBA Dive on the Magnificent Great Barrier Reef
    • Explore Sydney's Famous Landmarks
    • 40 Hours Community Service
    • 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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California Service Jul 1 - Jul 14
Jul 18 - Jul 31
14 days San Francisco/San Francisco
  • Highlights
    • Serve Meals to San Francisco’s Homeless at Glide Foundation
    • Help Build Trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin
    • Dedicate Time to Maintain Yosemite National Park
    • Learn to Surf the Picture-Perfect Waves of Northern California
    • Inflatable Whitewater Kayak Thrilling Rapids
    • Explore the Beautiful City of San Francisco
    • 30 Hours Community Service
    • 7th Grade and Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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China Service Jun 30 - Jul 20
21 days Los Angeles/Los Angeles
  • Highlights
    • Care for Giant Pandas at the Panda Conservation Center
    • Teach English to Children and Work with Farmers
    • Aid in a Construction Project in a Rural Chinese Community
    • Trek through Stunning Tiger Leaping Gorge
    • Explore Shangri-La & The Great Wall of China
    • Experience the Vibrant Tibetan Culture in a Traditional Village
    • 40 Hours Community Service
    • 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Costa Rica Classic Service Jun 29 - Jul 12
Jul 21 - Aug 3
14 days San Jose, CR or Miami, FL/San Jose, CR or Miami, FL
  • Highlights
    • Teach English to Costa Rican School Children
    • Whitewater Raft the Pacuare River
    • Surf Camp on the Pacific Coast
    • Make Improvements in a Mountain Village Community
    • Ride Ziplines through the Rainforest Canopy
    • 1-Day Spanish Language & Costa Rican Cultural Orientation
    • 30 Hours Community Service
    • 7th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Costa Rica Impact Service Jun 29 - Jul 12
Jul 21 - Aug 3
14 days San Jose, CR or Miami, FL/San Jose, CR or Miami, FL
  • Highlights
    • Teach English to Costa Rican School Children
    • Ecological and Sea Turtle Preservation Project
    • Make Improvements in a Mountain Village Community
    • Lend a Hand on a Sustainable Farm
    • Hike through the Jungle to a Waterfall and Swimming Hole
    • 1-Day Spanish Language & Costa Rican Cultural Orientation
    • 50 Hours Community Service
    • 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Costa Rica Ultimate Service Jun 28 - Jul 18
Jul 16 - Aug 5
21 days San Jose, CR or Miami, FL/San Jose, CR or Miami, FL
  • Highlights
    • Teach English to Costa Rican School Children
    • Make Improvements in a Mountain Village Community
    • Ecological and Sea Turtle Preservation Project
    • Whitewater Raft the Pacuare River & Zipline through Rainforest
    • Surf Camp on the Pacific Coast
    • 1-Day Spanish Language & Costa Rican Cultural Orientation
    • 50 Hours Community Service
    • 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Dominican Republic Service Jun 29 - Jul 12
14 days New York/New York
  • Highlights
    • Work as a Counselor for Children at a Local Summer Camp
    • Lend a Hand to Improve Infrastructure in a Rural Batey Village
    • Shower in the Natural Beauty of the “27 Waterfalls”
    • Raft the Rushing Rapids of the Río Yaque
    • Discover the Cobblestone Streets of Historic Santo Domingo
    • Surf the Breaking Waves of Playa Encuentro
    • 30 Hours Community Service
    • 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Ecuador / Galapagos Service Jun 28 - Jul 18
Jul 11 - Jul 31
21 days Miami/Miami
  • Highlights
    • Build Community Structures in an Amazon Village
    • Make Improvements to Local Schools
    • Reforestation Project with the Charles Darwin Research Station
    • Zipline through a Cloud Forest Canopy
    • Whitewater Raft in the Amazon Rainforest
    • Visit Quito and Otavalo Artisan Market
    • 50 Hours of Community Service
    • 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Hawaii Service Jul 1 - Jul 14
Jul 18 - Jul 31
14 days Honolulu/Honolulu
  • Highlights
    • Join Forces with a Habitat for Humanity Construction Project
    • Work with Families in Need at the Maui Farm
    • Ecological Rehabilitation Project with the Surfrider Foundation
    • Snorkel the Underwater World of the Molokini Crater
    • Explore the NaPali Coast by Zodiac Raft
    • Surf Instruction on Maui and Kauai
    • 30 Hours of Community Service
    • 7th Grade and Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Peru Service Jul 17 - Jul 30
14 days Miami/Miami
  • Highlights
    • Teach English to Local Peruvian Students
    • Assist Families Building Clean Stoves in Traditional Huts
    • Explore the Ancient Ruins of Machu Picchu
    • Whitewater Raft the Exhilarating Urubamba River
    • Hike in the Stunning Sacred Valley
    • Gain Rich Cultural Exposure
    • 30 Hours of Community Service
    • 9th Grade and Up (Sections Grouped According to Age)
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Spain / Morocco Service Jun 27 - Jul 17
21 days New York/New York
  • Highlights
    • Teach English to School Children
    • Help with a Construction Project alongside Moroccan Villagers
    • Build Meaningful Relationships with Moroccan Host Families
    • Classes in Spanish Language and Culture
    • See the Sights of Sevilla & Windsurf in Tarifa
    • Visit Spain’s Capital, Madrid and Ride Camels in the Sahara
    • 40 Hours of Community Service
    • 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Thailand Elephant Service Jul 1 - Jul 31
31 days Los Angeles/Los Angeles
  • Highlights
    • Learn to Feed, Bathe, and Care for Magnificent Elephants
    • Teach English to Thai School Children
    • Work with Mahouts to Protect Elephants in their Natural Habitat
    • SCUBA Dive Brilliant Coral Reefs and Underground Gardens
    • Spend the Night in a Buddhist Monastery
    • Perform Service Work in a Hill Tribe Village
    • Whitewater Raft through the Jungle
    • 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Thailand Two-Week Service Jul 14 - Jul 27
14 days Los Angeles/Los Angeles
  • Highlights
    • Explore Bangkok and Learn Thai Language, Customs & Culture
    • Teach English at a Thai Orphanage through Games & Activities
    • Work with Mahouts to Protect Elephants in their Natural Habitat
    • Spend the Night in a Monastery and Barter at a Floating Market
    • Learn to Create Famous Thai Dishes in a Cooking Class
    • 30 Hours of Community Service
    • 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
    • If Combined with Vietnam / Cambodia, total trip cost is $6,995
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Turkey / Greece Service Jul 2 - Jul 22
21 days New York/New York
  • Highlights
    • Embrace Turkish Culture during a Village Homestay & Service
    • Participate in a Marine Turtle Conservation Project
    • Explore Cappadocia's Fairy Tale Landscape and Cave Dwellings
    • Sail to the Majestic Greek Island of Rhodes on a Gulet
    • Discover the Wonder of Ancient Athens
    • Visit Istanbul's Blue Mosque, Spice Bazaar and Intricate Palaces
    • 35 Hours of Community Service
    • 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Vietnam / Cambodia Service Jun 27 - Jul 12
16 days Los Angeles/Los Angeles
  • Highlights
    • Assist the Sao Sary Foundation with a Water Purification Project
    • Teach English at an Orphanage in Rural Cambodia
    • Sail Turquoise Waters of Halong Bay and Visit Angkor Wat
    • Retrace History of the Khmer Rouge Era in Phnom Penh
    • Sample the Delectable Pho in Hanoi's Old Quarter
    • 30 Hours of Community Service
    • 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
    • If Combined with Thailand Two Week, total trip cost is $6,995
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Language Immersion

Language Immersion

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Immerse yourself in the language of a region; talk with native speakers & experience their culture & country.

trip name dates duration arrive/depart
Costa Rica Language & Service (14 Days) Jun 29 - Jul 12
14 days San Jose, CR or Miami, FL/San Jose, CR or Miami, FL
  • Highlights
    • 20 Hours of Spanish Class: Monteverde
    • Countless Hours of Informal Spanish Learning
    • Daily Activities & Interactions to Enhance Language Skills
    • Practice Spanish at a Homestay with a Costa Rican Family
    • Make Improvements in a Mountain Village Community
    • Ride Ziplines through the Cloud Forest
    • 15 Hours Community Service
    • 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Costa Rica Language & Service (22 Days) Jun 29 - Jul 20
22 days San Jose, CR or Miami, FL/San Jose, CR or Miami, FL
  • Highlights
    • 40 Hours of Spanish Class: Monteverde & Playa Flamingo
    • Countless Hours of Informal Spanish Learning
    • Daily Activities & Interactions to Enhance Language Skills
    • Practice Spanish at Homestays with Costa Rican Families
    • Make Improvements in a Mountain Village Community
    • Ride Ziplines through the Rainforest & Play on the Beach
    • 15 Hours Community Service
    • 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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France Language Jul 2 - Jul 24
23 days New York/New York
  • Highlights
    • Two Weeks (40 Hours) of French Class: Annecy & Nice
    • Hours of Informal French Learning with Fluent ARCC Leaders
    • Daily Activities & Interactions to Enhance Language Skills
    • Explore and Discover the Sights of Paris
    • Whitewater Raft the Isère River & Hike the French Alps
    • Spend a Week Living with a French Family (2-3 students)
    • Sail the French Riviera & Explore the Côte d’Azur
    • 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Spain Language Jul 1 - Jul 23
23 days New York/New York
  • Highlights
    • Two Weeks (40 Hours) of Spanish Class: Tarragona and Sevilla
    • Countless Hours of Informal Spanish Learning
    • Homestay with a Spanish Family in Sevilla
    • Explore Vibrant Barcelona & Whitewater Raft in the Pyrenees
    • Windsurf the Blue Waters of the Costa Dorada
    • Experience Madrid and Volunteer at a Local Non-Profit
    • 5 Hours of Community Service
    • 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Multisport Adventures

Multisport Adventures

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Gain technical & leadership skills that adventure demands. Experience the satisfaction & wonder that results.

trip name dates duration arrive/depart
Colorado / Utah Multisport Jul 1 - Jul 16
16 days Denver/Denver
  • Highlights
    • Raft and Camp Along the Colorado River
    • Rock Climb in Rocky Mountain National Park
    • Leadership Development
    • Whitewater Raft the Arkansas River
    • Sunrise Hike to Famous Delicate Arch
    • Day Trek amongst the high alpine of Telluride
    • Classes in Leave No Trace, Navigation & Expedition Behavior
    • 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Costa Rica / Belize Multisport Jun 29 - Jul 16
18 days Miami/Miami
  • Highlights
    • Earn SCUBA Diving Certification on Belize’s Barrier Reef
    • Sail & Spend the Night amongst Belize’s Tropical Cayes
    • Surf the Waves of the Pacific Coast
    • Enjoy SCUBA Diving Off a Chartered Sailboat
    • Raft Costa Rica’s Pacuare River
    • Explore Waterfalls and Swimming Holes
    • Stay at a Jungle Lodge in the Rainforest
    • 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Southern Europe Multisport Jul 3 - Jul 24
22 days New York/New York
  • Highlights
    • Explore the Historic Wonders of the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome
    • Sea Kayak along the Charming Seaside Villages of Cinque Terre
    • Classes in Leave No Trace, Navigation & Expedition Behavior
    • Backpack through the Majestic Swiss, Italian, & French Alps
    • Whitewater Raft the Isère River in Southern France
    • Advance in Leadership Development and Wilderness Education
    • Visit the Famed ‘City of Lights’ and Glistening Eiffel Tower
    • 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)
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Gap Semester

Gap Semester

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Live, work, learn and explore in some of the greatest classrooms on Earth.

trip name dates duration arrive/depart
Africa: Gap Semester Sep 15 - Dec 13
90 days New York/New York
  • Highlights
    • Work with Community Agricultural Fair Trade Enterprise
    • Join Rangers in Efforts to Protect Endangered Rhinoceros
    • Live at East Africa’s First Free All-Female Secondary School
    • Whitewater Raft the Exhilarating Nile River
    • Safari and Search for Big Five in Masai Mara National Park
    • Join Born Free and Maasai People in Lion Conservation
    • Teach Life Skills to Students at Kenya’s Maisha Bora Orphanage
    • Earn SCUBA Diving Certification in the Pristine Waters off of Zanzibar.
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Asia: Gap Semester Sep 15 - Dec 13
90 days Los Angeles/Los Angeles
  • Highlights
    • Collaborate with Specialists at a Panda Breeding Center
    • Teach Chinese Students Who Have Never Met Westerners
    • Become PADI SCUBA Certified on Koh Tao in Thailand
    • Care For and Learn About Elephant Rehabilitation in Thailand
    • Impact Lives While Working on a Clean Water Project in Cambodia
    • Learn Firsthand the Story of Vietnam's Sapa Hill Tribe People
    • Tutor, mentor and teach Youth in Northern Cambodia
    • Explore Four Amazingly Diverse and Vibrant Countries
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Latin America: Gap Semester Sep 15 - Dec 13
90 days Miami/Miami
  • Highlights
    • Spanish Class and Immersion in Costa Rica’s Cloud Forest
    • Help Protect Leatherback Turtles and Surf Costa Rica’s Waves
    • Venture to One of the Highest Active Volcanoes in the World
    • Partner with Leaders in the Amazon to Provide Clean Water
    • Live amongst Weavers & Farmers in an Ecuadorian Village
    • Walk in the Footsteps of the Incas at Machu Picchu
    • Build Clean Stoves for Quechua Families in Peru’s Sacred Valley
    • Facilitate Nutrition Education to Communities on Lake Titicaca
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