Description

Los Cayucos, a 24-day community service learning adventure, takes place in Panama along the beautiful San Blas Archipelago with over 350 islands that dot the Caribbean. Living and working alongside the Kuna Indians, we embark on a unique summer travel program that has us constructing a community house, paddling cayucos (dugout wooden canoes) from island to island, sailing, surfing and snorkeling the turquoise waters, whitewater rafting, and exploring Panamanian culture like no other. Contact us to learn more about our summer community service program in Panama!

Highlights

* 72-80 Hours Community Service: San Blas Islands with the Kuna Indians

* Spanish Language : Exposure within Community and Country

* Explore: Panama Canal, Chagres National Park

* Surf: Playa San Carlos

* Snorkel: Taboga Island and the San Blas Archipelago

* Sea Kayak: In Local Boats, called Cayucos in the San Blas Archipelago

* Whitewater Raft: Chagres River

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 5,595

Program Fees Include:

* All Land Costs
* Transportation in-country
* All Activities
* Housing/Accommodations
* All Food
* 2-3 Wilderness First Responder Certified Leaders

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

The Road Less Traveled's Mission Statement

The Road Less Traveled is a teen summer community service, language and adventure travel program that offers an opportunity for young people to engage in a service of presence and active listening in the world. We encourage involvement and cultivate leadership, excellence, openness and sensitivity, initiative, communal participation, social activism and environmentalism.

Year Founded

1991