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Delve into the language and culture of Peru through community service!
Delve into the language and culture of Peru through community service!
Journey to Lima, a city where the echoes of Peru's storied past resonate with the promise of its emerging future. Through Spanish language classes, impactful community service, enriching cultural activities, and exciting excursions, you'll delve deep into the heart of Peruvian culture. This bustling capital, a microcosm of Peru itself, offers breathtaking views of the immense Pacific Ocean. Your days will begin with engaging Spanish lessons at a local language school, followed by afternoons dedicated to meaningful volunteer work at a public children's house. Open your mind to a truly transformative experience! This program is perfectly suited for high school students seeking to fulfill community service requirements.
Dates & Price
Dates & Price
Jun 27 - JuL 11 (15 days) $3,525
Jun 27 - JuL 11 (15 days) $3,525
Program at a Glance
Program at a Glance
Ages: 14 - 18
Minimum Group Size: 5 participants
Maximum Group Size: 10 participants
Focus: Community service, Spanish
Level of Spanish: A basic level of is recommended.
Accommodation: Homestay
Airport Codes: LIM (Jorge Chávez International Airport)
Program Location: Lima
What's Included
What's Included
Room & Board | Tuition | Community Service Placement | Onsite Director | Excursions | Cultural Activities | Airport Transfers | International Medical Insurance
Highlights
Highlights
Volunteer with children at a local youth center.
Take Spanish classes at a language institute.
Participate in exciting cultural activities to experience the best of Lima.
Tour Lima's Huaca Pucllana, an ancient ceremonial center.
Explore the Ballestas Islands, the Galapagos of Peru!
Spend a day in the Peruvian countryside for a traditional Pachamanca cooking experience.
Details
Details
Airport transfers (LIM) by a program director.
Tour Lima's well-preserved colonial center and the contrasting modern sections of the city such as the bohemian Barranco neighborhood.
Spanish classes are included weekday mornings as an essential component to ensuring a productive experience for the community service portion of your program.
Perform community service in the afternoons sharing your time, ideas, and skills with local youth and discover their culture in a unique way! Assist with sports activities and English classes with the children, and work on an improvement project. There is no better way to use Spanish and experience a full cultural immersion than through community service!
Visit the archaeological site of Huaca Pucllana - an ancient adobe pyramid located in the heart of Lima.
Travel to the coastal town of Paracas for one of your weekend excursions. Visit the marine sanctuary of the Ballestas Islands teeming with wildlife.
Enjoy a day in the Peruvian countryside and experience a true Peruvian cooking tradition: the Pachamanca, where you cook your food in the ground with hot stones.
typical day
typical day
Morning: Breakfast with your homestay and attend Spanish classes.
Midday: Enjoy a packed lunch from your homestay.
Afternoon: Community service, cultural activities and leisure time.
Evening: Dinner at homestay, relax, and get a good night's sleep.
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Attend two or more Programs For a 5% discount
Attend two or more Programs For a 5% discount
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