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Service-Learning Trips for High School Students
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It wouldn't be an adventure without exciting destinations. We have some great places for teen community service trips, but it's up to you to choose which one is best for you.
LPI (Learning Programs International)
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LPI (Learning Programs International)
LPI works closely with fully-accredited foreign universities and the LPI resident staff in each program location in order to provide cultural activities, tutoring services, language exchanges, volunteer opportunities, and numerous possibilities for improving language performance.
Projects Abroad
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High School Programs with Projects Abroad
We welcome approaches from potential partners – schools, orphanages, hospitals and so on – from across the developing world; wherever they are or whatever they do, we will try to meet their needs. And we welcome ideas from potential volunteers too; if a volunteer has an idea for a new program or destination, we will do everything we can to enable them to work in their own way.
Walking Tree Travel
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Walking Tree was founded by three childhood friends who, through extensive time abroad, have come to share a love and respect for the transformative power of travel and cultural exploration. Since our inception, Walking Tree has grown into a team of exceptional, like-minded individuals who help to share this passion during our unforgettable programs. Take a look at who we are!
CIEE
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High School Programs with CIEE
Growing the next generation of leaders who can adapt quickly to changing realities is possible through exchange programs, which is why CIEE works with its membership to shape the future of international exchange.
Youth For Understanding USA
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Experience is the Ultimate Learning Adventure
Deciding to study abroad means you are ready to embark on a journey of discovery that will last a lifetime. YFU study abroad program is an experience that will immerse you in the lives, culture and community of a family in one of 40 countries around the globe.
Travel For Teens
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We have crafted our unique programs to engender love for travel, hunger for learning, curiosity about differences, appreciation of similarities across cultures, and an understanding of what it means to be a global citizen. We look forward to traveling with you!
Up with People
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Your Gap Year Maximized! Go Global with UWP!
Travel. Perform. Impact. UWP is a multi-country Gap Year opportunity with travel to 2 continents and 20+ communities in one semester. A one-of-a-kind global experience combining international travel, service-learning, performing arts, and leadership all within multi-cultural student environment. University credit is available to eligible Gap Year participants through our academic partner, Flo...
SPI Study Programs International
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SPI Study Programs International
We believe traveling abroad develops independence and maturity by expanding students' knowledge of the world and increasing their understanding of other cultures.
Aspire by API
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Aspire by API Costa Rican Nature and Adventure Travel Tour
The Costa Rican Nature and Adventure Travel Tour is a week-long program intended to introduce students to the natural wonders and culture of Costa Rica. Students have the opportunity to experience the biodiversity of Costa Rica; to give back to the community by donating time at a local orphanage or other service project; to hike through lush rainforests; to see the varied Costa Rican flora and fau...
Disaster Volunteers of Ghana (DIVOG)
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Disaster Volunteers of Ghana (DIVOG)
Many people have said that Ghanaians are some of the friendliest people in the world which is just one of the many reasons to volunteer in Africa with DIVOG.
Basecamp International Centers
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Basecamp International Centers
www.basecampvolunteerabroad.com
Basecamp International Centers has 5 programs in 4 different locations. Programs are offered in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana and Peru
Rustic Pathways
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Rustic Pathways programs are more than simple touring adventures in the world’s most exotic locations. Many of our trips involve gaining real life skills that challenge students to grow and learn as they travel.
Global Citizens Network
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Programs in a foreign land for students of age, 8 to 12!
Work side-by-side and build relationships with members of our indigenous partner communities in the U.S. and abroad.
Minds Abroad
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Yunnan's 25 ethnic groups, natural beauty and proximity to 5 Southeast Asian nations makes it an easy choice for anyone interested in studying in China. Minds Abroad's Mandarin language school is located in Yunnan's capital of Kunming.
Touch Africa International
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Touch Africa International has 23 programs in 1 location. Programs are offered in Kenya
Broadreach
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Adventures Abroad with Broadreach
If you're looking to experience the world, climb aboard. Since 1993, Broadreach has taken over 12,000 students on adventures abroad for middle school, high school and college students. Prepare for hands-on experience, trying new things, making lifelong friends and having amazing adventures while earning a pile of certifications as proof of your achievements. The world awaits!
Visions Service Adventures
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Islands rising up out of crystal clear blue waters. Mountain peaks touching trade wind clouds. Crescent-shaped white sand beaches stretching endlessly, startling the eye. A proud Afro-Caribbean heritage alive in a culture with all the flavor of the local fruit trees and all the rainbow variety of the fish swimming offshore.
Pacific Discovery
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Australia Summer HS Program: Volunteering & Adventure Travel
This summer program for high school seniors gives you the chance to experience Australia's incredible environment and unique culture. During this one-month program we spend a week doing rewarding volunteer conservation work on an island in Keppel Bay Islands National Park, based from an environmental education centre. A further three weeks of insight, exploration and adventure take us canyoning in...
Project Hawai'i with Cultural Institute of America
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Project Hawai'i with Cultural Institute of America
www.CulturalInstituteofAmerica.com
Project Hawai'i with Cultural Institute of America has 21 programs in 2 different locations. Programs are offered in United States and Hawaii (USA)
360 Student Travel
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Teen Travel Programs with 360 Student Travel
Regardless of travel style, all programs are created with the understanding that no matter what you want to accomplish during the summer, the challenges and experiences should be enjoyable as well as rewarding.
African Impact
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African Impact has 8 programs in 5 different locations. Programs are offered in Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia
AFS Intercultural Programs/USA
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High School Exchange Programs at AFS Intercultural Programs/USA
Study abroad for a year, semester, or summer. Live with a volunteer host family, learn a new language, and join our global community!
Carpe Diem Education
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Carpe Diem International Education runs international academic programs that work with youth in an educational capacity to get them both out of the country and out of their comfort zones. Our programs offer students an educational alternative to the classroom environment by making learning real and active. We fold volunteering, authentic cultural experience, travel, adventure, and language study a...
Global Volunteer Network
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Vietnam Youth Tour Volunteer Program: 15,000 past volunteers
www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/youth_tour/vietnam/
GVN has the pleasure of announcing our 2012 Youth Tour program. Designed with 15-17 year olds in mind, this program has been created to allow teens the chance to take part in one of our rewarding volunteer programs. This gives them the opportunity to immerse themselves in a developing country, experience another culture and foster their personal growth, whilst helping communities in need. The ...
Young Judaea
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Summer Programs for Teens in Israel - YJ Summer
For over 60 years, Young Judaea has been offering summer programs in Israel for teens in grades 9-12. Giving teens the opportunity to experience Israel with their peers and explore their Jewish identity is our specialty. Connect with the culture, spirit and land of Israel through travel, hiking, volunteering, having fun and making lifelong friends. Participants come from all streams of Jud...
Awaiting Angels
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Enriching Cross-Cultural Experiences in Peru!
Awaiting Angels Volunteering Program offers high quality and low cost cross-cultural experiences in eleven Peruvian locations.
Youth International
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Youth International opens the doors for young people to actively explore and discover a broader perspective on the world while developing a deeper understanding of who they are and what their place is within the world.
Fundacion Aldeas de Paz - Peace Villages Foundation
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Youth, Care and Community - Help us Enhance the Lives of Children and Teenagers
www.peacevillages.org/YouthCareCom.html
We cannot pretend to remedy serious social and economic conditions, but volunteers in Santa Elena have plenty of opportunities to make a difference to young people who would otherwise lack educational and creative opportunities. Community projects are typically under-resourced and under-staffed, so volunteers and resources are always welcome. In addition to established community activities and pro...
Volunteer Maldives
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The Maldives: A New and Exotic Location for Gappers!
Looking for a unique destination to add to your Gap Year Experience? How about the stunning Maldives!? Volunteer Maldives has various programs for volunteer work on the beautiful tiny Maldivian islands, allowing you to immerse yourself in a unique culture and integrate within small, tight knit communities. We have positions available for Teaching Assistants, Pre-school workers, and sports ...
ESL - Language Studies Abroad
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www.esl-languages.com/en/adults/learn/spanish/mexico/index.htm
Present in more than 40 countries throughout the world, the language travel organization ESL organises high-quality study programmes abroad. In fact, we allow you to learn 20 languages in total immersion. A wide choice of destinations offers you the opportunity to choose the best environment according to your priorities and wishes. Our programmes include general language courses, preparation co...
ELEBAIRES
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The Elebaires High School Summer program was developed with the teen, gap-year or pre-college student in mind. You will be able to immerse yourself in a local high school, not only learning Spanish but also participating in the school’s activities such as sports, academics and arts.
Travellers Worldwide
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With Travellers Worldwide, you get to choose from over 250 projects abroad in 20 countries, including Language Courses, Cultural Courses, Care and Community, Teaching, Sports, Work Experience Internships, Conservation, Marine, and Drama, Dance & Music plus some study abroad courses and projects abroad that are, well, different! Participants from ages 17 and up are welcome.
Jamaica Volunteer Vacations
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Combine Volunteering With Exciting Adventures: From USD550
www.jamaicavolunteervacations.com/jamaica-volunteer-adventure-getaway
Jamaica Volunteer Vacation Packages offers travellers the opportunity to volunteer and make a difference while having the option to learn about the culture and attractions of Jamaica. If you are you looking for a different kind of travel and need a life changing experience, Jamaica is the place for you. Because of its white sandy beaches, sunny weather and spicy foods, many travellers think ...
Centro de Idiomas Intercultura Costa Rica
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Intercultura's Summer Spanish and Adventure Camp for Teens
www.interculturacostarica.com/spanish-programs/teen-spanish-programs-costa-rica
Tired of doing the same thing every summer? Why not visit a tropical paradise and learn a new language - we invite you to immerse yourself in the Costa Rican culture and learn Spanish! Intercultura Teen Spanish & Adventure Camp takes place in 2 different 2 week sessions. The first two weeks take place from July 10th to July 25th, in the colonial city of Heredia, with two different weekend adven...
Tongshenghu International Experimental School
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Chinese Private High School is Open to You!
- only open to outstanding Grade 9 or Grade 10 students in American high schools who are interested to further improve Chinese language proficiency - Extensive Chinese classes in the first three months, then classes mixed with the Chinese high school students who are going to study abroad, the classes including A-level math, physics, chemistry, accounting, Chinese, music, PE, computer
International Volunteer HQ
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Incredible Volunteering in Cambodia: Costs from USD 350!
www.volunteerhq.org/volunteer-in-cambodia.html
A wide range of volunteering placements are available throughout Cambodia's capital city. Volunteers can choose from teaching, orphanage work, and human rights work in Phnom Penh and surrounding rural villages, providing those in need with resources and assistance. Those interested are being asked to volunteer now through International Volunteer HQ's partner organization in Cambodia! * Teaching...
Lotus Educational Foundation
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Learn Chinese with Homestay for High School Students
www.lotuseducation.org/hs_abroad/
Our high school program is designed for students age 14 to 18 interested in living with a Chinese family while studying Mandarin. We find that teenagers are most comfortable with communicating with others their own age so we select families who both meet our high standards and have a teenage son or daughter. In addition to daily intensive language instruction, programs feature a variety of activit...
ProWorld
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ProWorld Service Corps has 109 programs in 7 different locations. Programs are offered in Belize, Brazil, Ghana, India, Mexico and 2 other countries.
Next Step Connections
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Next Step Connections High School Programs
As part of Next Step Connections commitment to help the next generation of future leaders take their first steps into the professional world, comes the NSC Young Entrepreneur program in Shanghai for overseas high school students aged between 15 and 18 years old.
Frontier
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Volunteering Worldwide with Frontier
Explore remote and spectacular landscapes, work with deprived and deserving communities, or campaign for wildlife care and conservation on a travel adventure you’ll never forget.
Lead Adventures South America
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South America Volunteering and Trips for Schools, Church Groups and More!
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This is an opportunity to take the learning outside of the classroom and into the real world. Get involved in community service and learning programs while also seeing the sites of Ecuador. Experience another country while also contributing meaningfully to it's society and environment. Lead Adventures offers several different excursions all throughout Ecuador to learn about biodiversity, environ...
International Student Volunteers
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International Student Volunteers
International Student Volunteers has 45 programs in 10 different locations. Programs are offered in Australia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, New Zealand and 5 other countries.
i-to-i Volunteering
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International Volunteering for Under 18's
Are you looking for an exciting travel experience that will help get you ahead at university? Volunteer travel experiences will help you develop a whole bunch of transferable skills and they will give you an amazing volunteer travel experience to boot! We know how difficult it can be to find overseas volunteering programs that will accept teenagers so we've designed a whole range specifically f...
Wild Coast Horseback Adventures
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Horse Riding Adventures - Working Horse Riding Holidays & Safaris in South Africa
www.wildcoasthorsesafari.co.za
Choose a horse riding adventure as part of your Gap Year travel plans. Have you always had a dream of riding horses day after day and being part of a fun fill team of horse enthusiasts? Eat, sleep and breath horses at Sunray Farm and experience the day to day life of riding and working with horses. * 2 weeks Riding Holiday at Sunray Farm * 4 to 6 Weeks Working Riding Holiday * 12 week...
Odyssey Expeditions
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Odyssey Expeditions has 2 programs in 2 different locations. Programs are offered in Caribbean, and British Virgin Islands.
United Planet
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Volunteer In Costa Rica - United Planet - 1-52 weeks
www.unitedplanet.org/volunteer-in-costa-rica-overview
United Planet's Costa Rica program is multifaceted and growing and there are many opportunities for volunteers to make a critical difference. Volunteers can play an important role in contributing to the local community and in building bonds of understanding. Many opportunities are offered, both short and long-term on projects supporting the environment and focusing on community development, such a...
Juara Turtle Project
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Sea Turtle and Sustainable Living Year-Round Volunteer Programs on Tioman Island
Here at JTP we run open-ended year-round volunteer programs where we live and work together intertwined with a small Malay Kampung village, right on a beautiful beach on Tioman Island. Volunteers' work will be varied. Our work area is determined by the turtles which is usually in the morning and evening. The foundations of what we do are "Turtles First" and "Minimal Interference". JTP's main ...
Language Vacation
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We offer short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion abroad. Studying abroad, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn another language.
Abbey Road Programs
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Travel Abroad! Immerse Yourself in World Languages
Founded by Stanford University alumni and now in our 10th year, Abbey Road Programs continues to deliver excellence. Our mission is to provide quality academic summer programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding, personal growth and academic enrichment.
A Broader View Volunteers Corp
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A Broader View Volunteers Corp
A Broader View Volunteers is a 501(c)(3) based non-profit organization based in Pennsylvania. With a love for humankind, and a motivated spirit to help others, A Broader View was created on the belief that one person can make a difference in the lives of others.
La Catalina Natural Language School
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La Catalina Natural Language School
La Catalina School is located on the beautiful coast of Jalisco, Mexico. Unique opportunities are offered to learn Spanish outside the classroom through participating in activities such as volunteer work, homestays and community events, guided ecology tours & more.
Elective Africa
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We have opportunities for music and arts placements that involve spending time instructing a wide range of performing arts including assisting music classes or leading drama lessons. We have partnered with a music school that offers programs mainly targeting children's centers located at the Bombolulu slums in Mombasa. So for anyone who loves music or plays and instrument, this is a great way to s...
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education
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LEAPYEAR India - The Most Unique Year of College on the Planet
LEAPYEAR is an amazing blend of 3 months of guided group travel to India, 3 months of individual internship anywhere in the world, interspersed with two months of inner exploration and transformation in the U.S. The fall semester is spent traveling with a guided group of up to 10 other LEAPYEAR students through India. Participants engage in language training, cultural immersion, community servi...
Blue-Med Africa
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Volunteer in Ghana Care, Medical Outreach, Volunteer Hospital and Clinic in Ghana
Blue-Med Africa is a Ghanaian Non Governmental, non profit, developmental and humanitarian organization made up of young and vibrant nurses, medical doctors, social workers and volunteers. Blue-Med volunteers are the largest humanitarian responsible for using volunteers as a tool in national development in Ghana. We are noted for the first class treatment rendered to our volunteers. We belief...
Action Africa Volunteer & Development Programme
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Action Africa Volunteer & Development Programme
Action Africa was been established as a volunteer & development program of Environment Africa, a registered non-profit and non.governmnetal organisation based in Zimbabwe, to offer volunteer opportunities within the projects of our organisation.
CCI The Renaissance School
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English Language High School CCI Program in Italy
CCI The Renaissance School, Canada's only high school in Italy, has become a unique source of highest-quality English-language education, preparing students for university entrance in the U.S.A., U.K., Canada, and Europe. Programs are available for high school students in grades 10 through graduation. The School delivers an academically rigorous curriculum in a structured environment in which a...
El Casal Barcelona
El Casal is a gap year program offering seminars in Spanish language, Catalan language, art history and Spanish civilization, contemporary Spanish society and politics and other subjects. It also places students in volunteer positions and provides links to activities that may be of particular interest to the participants, such as art, ceramics, guitar or dance classes. El Casal provides guided...
Council on International Educational Exchange
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Council on International Educational Exchange
Study abroad for high school students or recent graduates provides a powerful path to personal and intellectual growth. For many students it will prove to be a life transforming experience. Students on CIEE programs will find themselves looking at the world and their own culture from a new perspective.
The Learning Traveller
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Summer Teen Homestay Program in San Jose, Costa Rica
www.learningtraveller.com/teenprograms_sanjose.asp
Costa Rica is a truly wonderful location to immerse yourself in the Spanish language and Central American culture. The surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful, the people are incredibly friendly and life is easy! Our Costa Rica summer program takes place on the campus of a well respected high school in the peaceful community of Heredia, on the outskirts of the capital city of San Jose. But ...
Where There Be Dragons
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Dragons Summer and Semester Study Abroad Programs
There are people who live their lives for adventure, exploration and knowledge - people who are willing to venture into the unknown for the sake of discovery. For those people, we offer incredible experiences. We hope you are one of them. Where do you want to go?
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