Belize (MS)
Dates: June 8-15, 2024
Embark on an extraordinary journey to Belize, where adventure, culture, and meaningful engagement seamlessly converge. This immersive eight-day program invites you to delve into the heart of Belize’s natural wonders and rich heritage.
Embark on an extraordinary journey to Belize, where adventure, culture, and meaningful engagement seamlessly converge. This immersive eight-day program invites you to delve into the heart of Belize’s natural wonders and rich heritage.
Belize
- Location: San Ignacio & Tobacco Caye
- Dates: June 8-15, 2024
- Trip Leaders: Jessica Campbell & Jose Malagon
- Program Cost: $2875
- Airfare Estimate: $950
- Eligibility: Students in Grades 6-8
- Capacity: 15-18 students
- Vendor: World Leadership School
- Read More: Detailed Itinerary
- Initial Application Due October 16
Embark on an extraordinary journey to Belize, where adventure, culture, and meaningful engagement seamlessly converge. This immersive eight-day program invites you to delve into the heart of Belize’s natural wonders and rich heritage. Join Ms. Campbell and Mr. Malagon on a voyage that not only broadens horizons but also leaves a lasting positive impact on the communities and environments you’ll encounter.
Program highlights:
- Night Tour of the Belize Zoo: Wearing a headlamp you will experience a captivating night tour where you’ll encounter the country’s diverse wildlife, learn about conservation efforts, and appreciate the beauty of nocturnal creatures.
- Xunantunich Maya Ruins: Explore the ancient Maya city of Xunantunich, gaining insights into the rich history and culture of the Maya civilization as you visit impressive ruins.
- River Tubing Adventure: Embark on an exciting river tubing adventure through lush rainforests, immersing yourself in Belize’s natural beauty.
- Community Engagement and Service Project: Connect with local communities through a meaningful service project at a Belizean school, contributing to education and experiencing the warmth of the local culture.
- Chocolate-Making Tour: Discover the art of chocolate making during a visit to a cacao farm and chocolate factory, tasting Belizean chocolate and learning about sustainable farming practices.
- Snorkeling and Coral Bleaching Data Collection: Explore the Belize Barrier Reef through snorkeling and participate in coral bleaching data collection to support reef conservation efforts.
- Smithsonian Research Station Visit: Gain insights into marine research and conservation at the Smithsonian Research Station on Carrie Bow Caye, where you’ll interact with marine scientists and learn about ongoing projects.
- Mangroves and Bird Sanctuary Exploration: Explore Belize’s mangroves and bird sanctuary, discovering their importance in coastal ecosystems and bird conservation efforts.
These highlights provide a well-rounded experience of Belize, blending jungle and ocean adventure, cultural immersion, and meaningful engagement, while having an incredible adventure in Central America’s only English-speaking country. This fun adventure aligns with the strong commitment of the World Leadership School to create a meaningful global impact while empowering students to lead purpose-driven lives.
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