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Discover the Treasure! Learn Spanish in a place that is refreshing and distinct, and discover the fascinating culture of Peru, including its spectacular natural beauty, historic architecture, and friendly people. This program features intense language exposure and cultural exchange, and offers motivated students the opportunity to observe and discuss complex issues related to global economics, international relations, and the effects of tourism on local peoples and the environment. Our 2010 itinerary will be filled with countless teachable moments that speak to these fundamental goals of Windsor Mountain Student Travel.
Bridge Peru students will:
Who Should Participate?
This program is designed for students interested in traveling to an exciting destination to share in cross-cultural experiences, community service learning, and language opportunities. Students should join this program ready to immerse themselves in Peruvian culture as they connect with Spanish-speaking peers on travel excursions and community service projects. Students should arrive with an open mind, prepared to meet new people, experience new cultures, and try new foods! Due to the high elevations included in this itinerary, students with serious cardiac or respiratory limitations are strongly urged to consider a different Bridge program.
What is a Windsor Mountain Friendship Camp? CLICK HERE for details.
Day 1: Arrival. Travel from JFK to Cusco via Lima with your new group.
Days 2 - 4: Orientation in the Sacred Valley. Explore Ollantaytambo, “the living Inca town”, learn about your group, prepare for intercultural immersion, visit ruins and get acclimated.
Days 5 - 16: Spanish, Service, Leadership and Discovery in Almeria. Take a couple of days to learn about day-to-day life in Peru. Work in the greenhouse cultivating vegetables in the morning, and in the evening, brainstorm ideas for the upcoming Friendship Camp. Learn to make adobe bricks the old fashioned way—can you say MUDFIGHT!! Spend quality time getting to know the local kids. Based on your new knowledge, create and lead Camp Windsor Mountain!
Days 17 – 19: Hike The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Experience an unforgettable journey filled with the mystery, beauty, and magic of the ancient Incan Empire.
Days 20-24: Sea Kayaking and Quechua Culture at Lake Titicaca. Stay in rustic cabins in the village of Llachón, your outpost for hikes. Paddle across Lake Titicaca to the Uros, or floating islands
Days 25: Return to Cusco. Trip closure activities. Relax and reflect on all that you have learned in Peru—trade stories that will stay with you forever. Enjoy a final banquet with your group.
Day 26: Departure. Fly back to JFK with your group and say “adios”.
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2010 details for this program are subject to change as new developments and opportunities arise. If you would like more information or have specific questions please contact Angus Whyte, Summer Travel Program Director, directly by email or phone at 404-549-9197.
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Dates: 7/1-7/26 As with all of our programs, cell phones and personal listening devices (iPods, Discmans, etc.) are not welcome. Students will be able to call home three times: once upon arrival to the starting point, once ten days into the program and once two days before the program’s end date. |
