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A Tip For Group Leaders
R. W. Traip Academy Students
Combining Community Service with Their Global Experience

 
 When Steve Estes , a social studies teacher at R. W. Traip Academy and group leader, saw how much excitement his Belize program created within the classroom he started to ask himself how he could spread the positive impact even further. With input from his creative students, Steve has designed an impressive pre-trip activity list that includes:
  • Research projects
  • Belize conservation lessons
  • Mentoring local elementary students
  • SOLO Wilderness training
  • CPR and First Aid training
  • Working with local elementary school to gather donations of supplies for Belizean school children
  • Creating special gifts for their Belizean senior center visit
Research projects included: “Getting to Know Belize” activity, Belize “Culturegram” analysis, looking up US Department of State “Background Notes”, finding facts about Belize on the web, and practical trip planning.

The enrichment activities gave students the ability to discuss the benefits of the trip with potential funders (including Mom and Dad!) They also used this knowledge to teach elementary students about the rainforest, coral reefs, and Mayan culture. As they related the importance of understanding other cultures, the students not only mastered the material but also educated others in their community.

Steve felt it was equally important to serve his host country as well. By teaching his students to think about what they might give back in addition to what they might receive from the experience, he is broadening their view of themselves as contributors to their world.
 
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Here are some of the basic questions your consultant will ask you:
  • What type of program interests you?
     
  • What educational topics and activities do you wish to build into your itinerary? (Examples: service learning, data collection in the field, ecology, languages)
     
  • What type of ecosystem do you wish to investigate and/or cultural opportunities do you wish to explore?
     
  • Do you need assistance including a travel program into your curriculum?
     
  • What dates would you like to travel?
     
  • How many students do you want to enroll?
     
  • What is your price range?
     
  • How much adventure and leisure would you like to build into your program?
     
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