Description

Don't just travel this summer! Make a difference in the lives of others and your own! Global Leadership Adventures (GLA) offers high school students around the world innovative international summer adventures that instill values of leadership.

The unique GLA Experience is offered in Brazil, Costa Rica and Cape Town, South Africa and consists of a combination of:

* Meaningful community service
* Seminars about the history and culture of the country
* Fun and exciting excursions
* Learn first hand about the local culture
* Language lessons
* An international student body

These program components build off of one another to provide students with a deeper exploration of a country and a greater understanding of the world around them. In essence, The GLA Experience changes lives by enabling students to safely explore new cultures, serve communities in-need, and challenge themselves with new ways of thinking.

* The Summer Academy at Cape Town has been renamed to Global Leadership Adventures, due to additional global destinations: Costa Rica and Brazil.

Highlights

* Volunteer with grassroots development organizations
* Discuss racial reconciliation with a man imprisoned with Nelson Mandela
* Hike up the Cape Town's unique Table Mountain and relax to the amazing scenery
* Take a typical drum class!
* Debate issues with peers from around the world

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion

Languages

• English
• Xhosa

Cost in US$:

4,395

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Outstanding high school students between the ages of 15-18.

Age Range

15-18

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Global Leadership Adventures's Mission Statement

To inspire the next generation, to realize their potential to transform the world and their role in it.

Year Founded

2004