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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Leadership & Service in Cape Town
Take action with community leaders to bring Nelson Mandela’s legacy to life. Mandela, South Africa’s first black president, is famous for his leading role in ending the cruel apartheid system of racial segregation in the ‘90s. Elected to the office after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, he introduced housing, education, and economic development initiatives to improve the lives of the black popula...
Take action with community leaders to bring Nelson Mandela’s legacy to life. Mandela, South Africa’s first black president, is famous for his leading role in ending the cruel apartheid system of racial segregation in the ‘90s. Elected to the office after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, he introduced housing, education, and economic development initiatives to improve the lives of the black population. His mission continues today through a variety of non-governmental organization (NGO) initiatives—roll up your sleeves and join in! How will you contribute? It depends on local community needs. Alongside community leaders, you might serve in a project that supports the unhoused, hospitals or schools, or vulnerable children. Learn basic isiXhosa language to connect with the community. Investi...
Program Highlights
Go on a game drive outside Cape Town and try to spot the Big 5: lion, leopard, rhino, Cape buffalo, and African elephant.
Summit Table Mountain by cable car and hike up Lion’s Head by sheer willpower, then feast your eyes on Robben Island in the distant bay and Cape Town below from the rocky perch.
Connect with local teens who might teach you the moves of a traditional dance, pound out an African beat on drums, or play a game of rugby.
Explore the magnificent Cape Peninsula, then go by boat to Seal Island and on foot down the boardwalks of Boulders Beach for a close-up look at African penguins!
Tour Robben Island where Mandela was imprisoned, hear from others who survived their time there, and see the Stones of Remembrance.
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Quick Details
- Cape Town, South Africa
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Travel Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Take action with community leaders to bring Nelson Mandela’s legacy to life. Mandela, South Africa’s first black president, is famous for his leading role in ending the cruel apartheid system of racial segregation in the ‘90s. Elected to the office after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, he introduced housing, education, and economic development initiatives to improve the lives of the black population. His mission continues today through a variety of non-governmental organization (NGO) initiatives—roll up your sleeves and join in! How will you contribute? It depends on local community needs. Alongside community leaders, you might serve in a project that supports the unhoused, hospitals or schools, or vulnerable children. Learn basic isiXhosa language to connect with the community. Investi...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Take action with community leaders to bring Nelson Mandela’s legacy to life. Mandela, South Africa’s first black president, is famous for his leading role in ending the cruel apartheid system of racial segregation in the ‘90s. Elected to the office after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, he introduced housing, education, and economic development initiatives to improve the lives of the black population. His mission continues today through a variety of non-governmental organization (NGO) initiatives—roll up your sleeves and join in! How will you contribute? It depends on local community needs. Alongside community leaders, you might serve in a project that supports the unhoused, hospitals or schools, or vulnerable children. Learn basic isiXhosa language to connect with the community. Investi...
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