Description

The Wild West
Welcome to the American West, a land of wide-open spaces, stunning landscapes, friendly people, and one of the country's most iconic landmarks, the Grand Canyon. A home to 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. Today they are home to a unique fusion of cultures, a spicy traditional cuisine, and timeless beauty. Spend your spring break exploring one of America's greatest natural wonders and giving back to a deserving local community!

Service by the Canyon
Get to know the local people as you spend time at a community center working with disadvantaged youth. Read with the children, share in fun games, and work in the center's garden. You will also teach the kids how to cook nutritious meals using fresh local ingredients, and your efforts will help empower them to make healthy food choices throughout their lives. You may even learn a thing or two about where your own food comes from! When the work is done, take a bike ride along the stunning South Rim of the Grand Canyon and let yourself be swept away by the immense landscapes and the sheer size of this great chasm. Explore old Western towns along historic Route 66, shop for Native American arts and crafts, and ride on horseback through the enchanting Sonoran Desert. Come discover the rich diversity of the West and explore a spectacular corner of the United States.

Highlights

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!

EXPLORE this unforgiving land as you journey through caves, ancient Native American ruins, and volcanic remnants.

SAVOR the unique and fiery flavors of traditional Southwestern cuisine, including cactus and chilies, at local farms and restaurants!

BIKE around the picturesque South Rim of the Grand Canyon, stopping along the way to photograph the stunning landscapes.

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 1,895

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
• 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