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Nicaragua 3-Week

Cultural Exchange & Service Adventure

Viva the Spirit of Servicio y Comunidad!

Sessions June 26, 2012 to July 16, 2012
Grades 9-12
Average Group Size: 20 students/ 3 leaders

This program offers staff escorted group flights departing from and returning to Miami

Explore Nicaragua With A Cultural Exchange Summer Service Adventure!

Welcome to our specially designed Nicaragua program perfect for any student who wants to maximize the community service experience by connecting with grassroots organizations and playful and earnest villagers all while exploring a landscape dotted with volcanoes, lakes, and pristine beaches!  You’ll experience the thrills, uncertainty and personal growth that come from immersion in a new culture.  Combine that with the memories you’ll make becoming part of a team contributing to the community and you have a recipe for an unforgettable summer service experience!  Join us on a remarkable journey to assist community development efforts and improve the quality of life for the residents of this truly brilliant culture.

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Service Projects

  • Earn 60+ community service hours!
  • Build water wells and irrigation systems
  • Work on projects to improve community heatlh
  • Renovate a rural school building
  • Teach English in an elementary school
  • Learn how to construct adobe ovens

Adventure and Cultural Activities

  • Explore the historic city of Granada
  • Bargain for goods in the National Artisan Market
  • Swim in the natural pools and waterfalls of Esteli
  • Enjoy the sounds of marimba and chicheros

Tuition: $3,895

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My GW experience challenged me and helped me become a more independent mature person.

Anonymous, Nicaragua Participant

My favorite part of the trip was intermingling with local communities because nothing is more fulfilling than understanding and becoming part of such a lovely culture.

Chas Yen, Nicaragua Participant

My favorite part of the trip was all of the interactions with the locals. I hoped to make a difference through our service projects but never realized how much of an impact our interactions could have. Playing with the children was the most fun...

Anonymous, Nicaragua Participant