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Teenage Travel Programs that Focus on Global Conservation and Sustainable Development
/in Uncategorised Summer Service /by JacobSince it’s inception in 1970, Earth Day has grown to symbolize our global recognition that the environmental issues that face our planet not only have to be tackled on the ground but must also be addressed as a global community. Observed in over 190 countries, Earth Day is celebrated every April 22 with demonstrations and special events to bring awareness and show support for important environmental topics and legislation. Considered the largest non-secular holiday in the world…
Should I Visit Costa Rica? Here Are 6 Reasons to Travel To Costa Rica This Summer!
/in Uncategorised Summer Costa Rica /by JacobDo you find yourself wondering “Should I visit Costa Rica this summer or wait and travel somewhere else first?” Costa Rica is a beautiful country, filled with gorgeous landscapes, unique wildlife, and friendly people, putting it at the top of the bucket-list destination for many world travelers. There is no reason to put it off, here are 6 reasons why you should visit Costa Rica as soon as possible…
A Time Capsule: Traveling in Cuba Through The Eyes of an ARCC Alumni Student
/in Uncategorised Summer Cuba /by JacobIt’s rare students find the words to describe their international summer service program. We talk about re-entry shock; how difficult it is to feel that people understand the experience you’ve had in such a foreign place. Traveling in Cuba can be particularly eye-opening, in a way that makes returning home a bit difficult. Did you have fun? Yeah. Did you make friends? Yeah. Was the food good? Yeah.
Books and Films for Getting to Know the Isolated Caribbean Nation of Cuba
/in Uncategorised Summer Cuba /by ARCC ProgramsFor most Americans, any knowledge of Cuba comes in the shadow of the “red scare,” and with a curious, if somewhat biased interest in an island nation stuck in time since it’s last friendly engagement with the US, whose closest border is a mere 103 miles away.
3 Impactful Summer Volunteer Programs In Costa Rica For Teens
/in Uncategorised Summer Costa Rica, Service /by JacobARCC has been operating summer volunteer programs in Costa Rica since 1993 and these Costa Rica service programs have continued to be our most popular destination for almost 25 years and it’s for good reason: each year we return to the same communities year after year to volunteer on community-driven service projects. Through the years we’ve built deep relationships through meaningful service and immersion in these communities.
Outdoor Programs for Teens: 7 Reasons For High Schoolers to Get Outside this Summer
/in Uncategorised Summer /by JacobOur domestic service programs are exciting outdoor programs for teens where, in addition to volunteering and earning hours of community service, we explore places like Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, and The Napali Coast while learning to surf and going whitewater rafting. Every year when talking about our Domestic Programs service programs for teens, we are faced with the same question:
Six 90-Day Gap Year Programs with ARCC Gap
/in Uncategorised Gap /by JacobWhat is a gap year program one might ask? Though a relatively new concept here in the United States, we have been excited to see the increase in awareness and interest in gap year programs in recent years. A gap year can be defined in many ways based on the purpose it serves for each individual and can take a variety of forms
10 Fun Facts About California
/in Uncategorised Summer /by ARCC ProgramsCalifornia is iconic for its miles of coastline, large number of National Parks, and incredible cities. On our 14-Day Service Program, you will embark on an epic road trip from the Golden Gate Bridge to towering granite cliffs of Yosemite National Park. On the way, you will work to care for the homeless through meal outreach programs in the city