Puente de las Americas, Puente de la Amistad

  Panama

Boquete

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 6/25-7/26

Description: This journey takes us to Mezo America, the land between North and South America, a place touted as one of the earths best destinations for eco-tourism. With their solid infrastructure and amazing biodiversity, Panamas totally unique service and adventure experiences beckon. Our journey begins in the cosmopolitan capital of Panama City, a crossroads of culture and commerce. From Panama City well travel to the San Blas Islands, an archipelago of 360 dazzling islands inhabited and governed by the fascinating Kuna culture. From the islands to the inland, well traverse the countryside to the northern province of Chiriquí and the land of eternal spring where well share in the life of a rural village; living with friendly families and doing meaningful service projects. Finally, well top off our adventure at some of Central Americas hottest surf beaches and protected marine parks. Whether were surfi ng in the Pacific, rafting through the fertile highlands, snorkeling in the turquoise waters of Kuna Yala, or walking through the 17th century ruins of Casco Viejo, historic and modern Panama will dazzle us.

Highlights:
Service Projects

* Earn 50-70 community service hours
* Work on the environmental and educational programs of the Kuna Indians
* Help construct community facilities in a Panamanian village
* Present English Language lessons to local community members

Language Immersion

* Practice your Spanish with Panamanian students
* Experience a homestay in a small, rural village
* Engage in leader guided homestay language exercises and activities

Adventure and Cultural Activities

* Snorkel around the coral reefs of the San Blas Islands
* White-water raft on the Río Chiriqui
* Trek across the Sendero de Quetzales and Volcan Baru
* Surf on world-class Pacific waves

Qualifications: Participants are entering 9th grade through completing 12th grade. Students have at least two years of language experience and are eager to participate in a culture experience filled with adventure and community service.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Please contact us for more information.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

participants are entering 9th grade through completing 12th grade (high school students)

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers are open minded and open to new adventures, cultures and community service.

Age Range: 13 - 18

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Panama in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available. please inquire with the Global Works Home Office

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Works - Travel with Purpose's Mission Statement: Since 1990 we've been providing high school students with rewarding service, language learning, and adventure travel programs, which foster personal growth and promote social and cultural awareness for the participant and the communities involved. Much more than a vacation, a Global Works participant will enhance his or her view of the world while having a great time and making a new group of life-long friends. We often hear how participants gain a new appreciation for what they have at home and return with a better understanding of what they want to do in their life.

Year Founded: 1990