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OVERVIEW

Devote yourself to a variety of service projects that will make a difference within indigenous communities throughout South America’s west coast. Along the way, you’ll explore vastly different eco-systems, diverse cultures, and rich history.

DESTINATION: Ecuador
TRAVEL DATES


Jul 12 - Jul 31, 2023  Closed

current grades CURRENT GRADES: 10-12
COMMUNITY SERVICE: ~30 Hours
DURATION: 20 Days
PROGRAM FEES
LAND COST (REGULAR PRICE): $5,020

Price after November 17, 2022

Airfare cost to and from Ecuador is not included in the land cost. Flight information will become available in the spring.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Accommodations (lodges, hotels, and guest houses)
  • All meals
  • All programming
  • Private transportation
  • Medical insurance
  • Gratuity for program staff
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DETAILS

Prepare yourself for a summer of service, cultural immersion, and adventure! You’ll work side by side with the Quichua people to take care of mother earth, or “Pachamama,” a tradition that goes back to the ancient people of the Andes, and see how the Kichwa women maintain their traditions and care for the rainforest. From there, we’ll travel to Quito where you’ll help teach vulnerable children at an inner-city school. In addition to giving of yourself, you’ll have plenty of time to get your fill of adventure as you stand beneath the refreshing waterfalls in the Amazon, learn to make chocolate from a cacao fruit, go tubing in the Mindo River, and learn to salsa dance.

Three moments of connection you can’t experience anywhere else:

  • Engaging in “the Minga” with the indigenous Quichuas community—a practice where all community members come together to work on a community project
  • Celebrating Shabbat with the local Jewish community in Quito
  • Learning sustainable animal care by working with a herd of llamas in San Clement

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Questions about this program? We’re happy to answer them! Contact us. Families that are already registered for this experience should email [email protected] with any questions they have and someone from our customer service team will respond.

HIGHLIGHTS

Experience incredible views of Cuicocha Volcanic Lake


Volunteer in local schools teaching English to youth


Explore the Kichwa community in the Amazon Rainforest


Visit the largest outdoor market in all of South America, the Otavalo Market


Cool off in natural pools at La Cascada Waterfall and wrap-up at the Papallacta Hot Springs


Make music and enjoy dance lessons with the local Quichua community


Experience the artisan chocolate-making process and a chocolate facial


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