School Sponsored Trips
Costa Rica, February 2013
From February 14th to February 22nd, 2013, students will explore Costa Rica on an EF Educational Tour.
During this tour, they will visit many of Costa Rica’s natural wonders, such as the Arenal Volcano, Monteverde rainforests, and the Santa Elena Cloud Forest. Local guides will give them behind-the-scenes looks at the Carara Biological Reserve, and Manuel Antonio National Park. They will also visit a local school, explore hot springs, go zip-lining, and see a cultural dance performance! All East and West students are encouraged to come; Spanish students are especially encouraged to come and practice their Spanish! For more information, please email Ms. Claire Shea at cshea@sturgischarterschool.org.
Nicaragua, World Challenge 2012
Dates:
- Expedition training and team building in the Berkshires: October 28th-30th
- Summer 2012, tentatively scheduled for June 25 to July 9 (14 day total, subject to some change depending on students' itinerary planning)
Itinerary:
- Acclimitization: students get used to the culture and climate while finalizing in-country arrangements
- Trekking: students can tackle the jungle, a series of volcanos, or anything in between
- Community service: students will work and live within the community and do anything from light construction to teaching
- Rest, relaxation and reflection: students get to take a bit of a break and simply enjoy while also debriefing and preparing for their return home
Students:
We have a group of 11 amazing, compassionate and enthusiastic students, but the junior-only team is not yet full! No previous travel, volunteering, trekking or Spanish experience is necessary.
Registration requirements:
Application form and initial deposit of $250 (applied to the total cost) are due by Thursday Oct. 13. Total cost of the expedition if $3195. First $1000 due December 1st. Total balance due April 1st.
Additional information:
This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and a great CAS opportunity and resume builder for our students. From day one of planning, students hone critical leadership, collaborative and self-care skills by creating the trip itinerary,meal and travel arrangements, budget, etc. themselves. Experienced local guides and Sturgis’ own enthusiastic teachers will offer guidance with a focus on maximizing challenge and minimizing risk. All challengers are encouraged to participate in team fundraising, part-time work, and odd-job efforts to help offset trip costs.
World Challenge website: www.world-challenge-expeditions.com
Trip faculty leader contact: mderby@sturgischarterschool.org