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Tuition and dates: please fill out our Trip Planner Form for specific details and prices for your trip.
Sample itinerary—these will vary for each school group depending on length of trip, desired activities and budget.
Day 1
Departure for the Four Corners Region of the United States | Travel to beautiful, rustic mountain lodge outside of Durango, CO
Day 2
White water rafting on the Animas River or day of rock climbing/hiking with experienced guides | Return to lodge for dinner and evening activities
Day 3
Environmental service projects with Forest Service. Work includes: river restoration to prevent soil erosion, site beautification, and trail maintenance | Hike in the afternoon, explore an area of the San Juan mountains | Return to lodge in evening; introduction to regional Native American art, language, and history
Day 4
Spend day in the Ute Mountain Tribal Park; projects in the morning, tour of park in the afternoon | Evening is spent preparing for community stay with the Ute Tribe. Discussions on culture, etiquette, and the politics surrounding Native Americans
Day 5
Depart Durango for the reservation| Arrive to community, welcome dinner, meet community | Group stays together in nearby lodge or hotel
Day 6
Start community service projects. Projects include: constructing a play-ground, maintaining schools, building a traditional hogan, or assisting projects in the tribal park| Evening activity with group and possibility of traditional dance lessons
Day 7
Collaboration on projects continues | Baseball or volleyball game with local teenagers | Evening activity with community
Day 8
Adventure and fun day with community | Afternoon is spent preparing the final dinner for our gracious hosts | Farewell dinner, talent show, speeches
Day 9
Sad good byes and promises to stay in touch | Depart for home
Service Projects
- Work with the Forest Service on campground reclamation and fire prevention
- Construct and paint local homes on Native American reservation
- Partner with Head Start program working with Native American children
- Engage in trail maintenance and other work in Ute Mountain Tribal Park
Adventure and Cultural Activities
- Raft the Animas River
- Mountain biking and hiking
- Participate in traditional Native American ceremonies
- Tour the Ute Mountain Tribal Park and ancient Anasazi cliff dwellings
- Interact with local communities
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