Puerto Rico
Hurricane Relief
Building projects and hands on community service for motivated teens!
Trip Details
Departures and Availability
Session 1
June 25, 2026 July 2, 2026 OpenSession 2
July 7, 2026 July 14, 2026 OpenSession 3
July 17, 2026 July 24, 2026 OpenSession 4
July 28, 2026 August 4, 2026 OpenFocus
Building Initiatives
Grades
Entering 9th – Graduating 12th
Average Group Size
18 Students, 3 Staff
Days
8
Service Hours
30-35 Community Service Hours
Tuition
$3,195
Daily Activities at a Glance
Discover the exciting adventures and impactful moments awaiting each day on this itinerary!
- Arrive in San Juan (no passport needed!)
- Head to beachside lodging in Cerro Gordo
- Explore historic Old San Juan with a local guide
- Tour El Morro fortress
- Souvenir shopping at unique local shops in Old San Juan
- Roll up your sleeves for home fortification projects
- Work alongside members of the welcoming Villa del Río community –
- Learn about Villa del Rio’s reciprocal work exchange system to help the most people with the resources at hand
- Cool off with beach swims, volleyball, and other fun intercultural activities at our home base in Cerro Gordo
- Visit a tropical rainforest research station
- Help with reforestation and protecting Puerto Rico’s wildlife alongside eco-experts
- Hike to a hidden waterfall and enjoy a refreshing swim
- Walk and swim through the lush rainforest of the El Yunque National Forest – the only tropical rainforest within the US national forest system!
- Lunch and shopping at the famous Kioskos de Luquillo
- Afternoon paddle board tour of the mangrove forest surrounding our new lodge in the beach town of Luquillo – an expert eco-guide leads the way
- Professional Salsa dance lesson!
- Celebrate with a final group dinner and reflection
Highlights of the Trip
Exploration
Wander the colorful streets of Old San Juan, visiting historic sites like the iconic El Morro fortress, and dive into Puerto Rico’s vibrant culture with local guides.
Hands-On Community Projects
Work side-by-side with the welcoming Villa del Río community, helping fortify homes and improve infrastructure, making a lasting impact on hurricane recovery efforts.
Making a Difference
Join environmental conservation efforts at a rainforest research station, working to protect Puerto Rico’s native species and assist in reforestation projects.
Be an Adventurer
Cap off your adventure with a magical paddle board through the mangroves of Luquillo – spot wildlife and learn about the ecosystem from a local guide!
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Accommodations
Cerro Gordo
The “Big Yellow House” is the Global Works Puerto Rico base and is perfect for groups! Students stay four to ten per room in bunk rooms with private baths, and share in the cooking responsibilities. Our home is on an acre of land with sand volleyball courts, group meeting space, and is a 5-minute walk to pristine beaches.
Luquillo
The final evening is spent at a hip, locally run hotel in Luquillo, a convenient distance from both the evening kayak excursion and the San Juan International airport.
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