English as a Second Language+Eco-Adventure Program

  Belize

Stan Creek

Dates: Starting weekly in June, July, August and September for groups of 10-25

Description:
- Visit Central America's only English speaking country
- Stay at a family run eco-resort on a pristine Caribbean beach
- Learn English
- Live Belizean culture

This exciting 2 week program combines morning English as a Second Language (ESL) classes with afternoon and weekend excursions.

Week 1
Sat. or Sun.Check into Jungle by the Sea Resort/ Orientation
Mon. AM ESL / PM Hopkins walking tour
Tues. AM ESL / PM Garafuna drumming lesson
Wed. Day trip-Marie Sharp's Hot Sauce Factory tour/ Citrus or Rum Factory tour
Thurs.AM ESL / PM Bike tour and visit old sugar mill
Fri.AM ESL / PM Cooking class-cassava and banana bread
Sat. Day trip-Snorkeling and fishing to reef and quays
Sun. Day trip-Belize Zoo/ Guanacaste National Park (hike, swim)

Week 2
Mon. Day trip-Blue Hole National Park and St. Herman's Cave (hike, swim)      
Tues.Day trip to Dangriga city tour and Garafuna Cultural Centre
Wed. AM ESL / PM Garafuna storyteller or jungle medicine tour
Thurs. Day trip to San Ignacio Mayan ruins-Cahel Pech and Xunantanich
Fri. AM ESL / PM Punta dance lesson / Farewell beach party
Sat. Free day to shop or relax on the beach or check out and depart
Sun. Check out and depart

Options
PADI Scuba Diving courses-Level-Openwater to Dive Master
2-3 tank reef dives also available for certified divers.
Bartending Certificate Program 5 evenings 6-9pm (groups of 5 or more)

Highlights: Belize (population 270,000) is an unspoiled tropical paradise similar to Hawaii, Cancun and Guam 40 years ago. Average temperatures are a balmy 29C. Belize is also part of the British Commonwealth.
Tourists visit Belize to enjoy the Caribbean beaches, Mayan ruins, citrus orchards, rum factories, caves, jungle treks, kayaking, birding, wildlife, water sports and scuba diving on the world's second largest barrier reef.

ESL+Eco Adventure Camp Location
Jungle by the Sea Eco Resort is located on a pristine white sand beach in the upscale resort city of Hopkins (pop. 5000). Kelowna locals, Jean and John Barkman started the resort in 2003 and welcome guests from around the world. They believe in treating everyone like family. Hopkins is famous for sport fishing, scuba diving and is the centre of Garifuna culture and drumming.

Cost in US$: 1900 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Asian, European and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Belize in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Year Founded: 2003