Description

Summer in the Sun
Welcome to Arizona and the American West, a land of wide-open spaces, beautiful sights, friendly people, and one of the world's most iconic natural wonders the Grand Canyon. Take two weeks this summer to explore the wonders of the world that exist right in your own backyard and give back to the community through fun service! You will learn about the ancient and modern cultures in this region and see how people have used this land to their advantage over the years. A home for Native Americans for centuries, a fearsome barrier to the West for American frontiersmen, and a place of inspiration for countless artists, writers and naturalists, the mountains and deserts of Northern Arizona are simply stunning.

Food and Fun
Starting in Phoenix you will drive south, stopping at local farms and restaurants along the way for a taste of the unique culinary repertoire locals have developed in this arid region. Try some fun desert specialties (including cacti, chilies, and desert fruits) and learn about the farming and gathering techniques that helped sustain people for thousands of years before modern agriculture. Then head up north to a fun, young city Flagstaff: a mix of the Wild West and the international influence, and the gateway to the Canyon.

Desert Service
Teach kids about proper nutrition using fun games and interactive lessons and inspire them to make healthy food choices throughout their lives. Pitch in growing food in urban and desert farms and learning how to take advantage of the resources the desert offers, to create healthy eating options for the people of the region. You will make tons of new friends as you show them how to work in the gardens and prepare healthy meals. You may even learn a thing or two about where your own food comes from!

The Grand Canyon
As the week comes to an end you will spend a day exploring the beautiful South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Marvel at the long stretches of desert flying by as you head towards one of America's most breathtaking landmarks. Get on a bike and tour around the rim of the canyon, looking down at the Colorado River which carved this gorge millions of years ago. The bike ride is about five miles just long enough to get your blood pumping and to get away from the bustling tourist center and into the grand landscape the region is famous for.

Who Should Come?
This program is perfect for adventurous students who want to explore one of America’s most iconic landmarks and give a little back through service.

Highlights

TAKE IN the sights and sounds of Arizona and stand in awe of this forbidding yet beautiful landscape.

FEEL the wind in your hair as you bike around the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, one of America's most iconic natural landmarks.

SERVE nutritious food to those less fortunate and teach local youth about nutrition, healthy eating habits, and the benefits of local food - you may even learn a thing or two about where your own food comes from!

DISCOVER a distinctive and fresh cuisine inspired by the fruits and vegetables that grow in this desert landscape.

Qualifications

Students must be 14-years old and up to participate on the program. Additionally, participants must submit an application through the Rustic Pathways website and complete the appropriate documents before traveling on the program.

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3,295

Cost Includes:

• Travel while in host country
• Housing
• Food
• Excursions
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

The above cost includes all ground transportation in-country, 3 meals a day, housing, staff through the duration of the program, all supplies for the volunteer projects and all excursions on the program itinerary not listed as optional.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Community Health
• Cooking
• Education
• Food

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 business days

Rustic Pathways's Mission Statement

Rustic Pathways is a pioneer in providing superior quality travel and service programs for students and families in some of the world's most welcoming countries. Rustic Pathways demands professionalism and integrity across all of its operations, insists on quality in all aspects of its programs, and places the safety of its students above all other considerations. We enrich the lives of our students and our staff, benefit the parts of the world we serve, and build cultural bridges that lead to greater global understanding and cooperation.

Year Founded

1983