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Service Program: Ecuador & the Galápagos
Explore Ecuador’s diverse ecology and cultures in the Andean highlands and the Galápagos Islands this summer. This high school community service program begins in Quito before traveling to collaborate with local people, from subsistence farmers to indigenous rights activists to conservationists, on community-directed service projects. Cap off your trip with four days in the Galápagos Islands. Al...
Explore Ecuador’s diverse ecology and cultures in the Andean highlands and the Galápagos Islands this summer. This high school community service program begins in Quito before traveling to collaborate with local people, from subsistence farmers to indigenous rights activists to conservationists, on community-directed service projects. Cap off your trip with four days in the Galápagos Islands. Alongside diverse and committed peers, join in the life of a remote community and work on cultural preservation and sustainability projects. Work hand-in-hand with local families to construct the walls of a community center, harvest crops of beans and corn, or lead a summer camp for children. Enjoy home-cooked meals, learn about the region’s rich biodiversity, and visit a coffee cooperative.
Program Highlights
Take part in a community-wide effort to refurbish a local town building.
Connect with local children and design and put on a summer camp for them.
Hike around Laguna de Cuicocha and visit Otavalo’s renowned indigenous market.
Hike to the refugio on snowcapped Cotopaxi Volcano.
Snorkel off Kicker Rock, swim with manta rays, and observe Galápagos penguins in their natural habitat.
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Quick Details
- San Cristobal, Ecuador
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Building & Construction Projects
- Conservation
- Culture See more
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- San Cristobal, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Causes
- Building & Construction Projects
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Explore Ecuador’s diverse ecology and cultures in the Andean highlands and the Galápagos Islands this summer. This high school community service program begins in Quito before traveling to collaborate with local people, from subsistence farmers to indigenous rights activists to conservationists, on community-directed service projects. Cap off your trip with four days in the Galápagos Islands. Alongside diverse and committed peers, join in the life of a remote community and work on cultural preservation and sustainability projects. Work hand-in-hand with local families to construct the walls of a community center, harvest crops of beans and corn, or lead a summer camp for children. Enjoy home-cooked meals, learn about the region’s rich biodiversity, and visit a coffee cooperative.
Putney Student Travel
Putney Student Travel
Ready to Learn More?
Explore Ecuador’s diverse ecology and cultures in the Andean highlands and the Galápagos Islands this summer. This high school community service program begins in Quito before traveling to collaborate with local people, from subsistence farmers to indigenous rights activists to conservationists, on community-directed service projects. Cap off your trip with four days in the Galápagos Islands. Alongside diverse and committed peers, join in the life of a remote community and work on cultural preservation and sustainability projects. Work hand-in-hand with local families to construct the walls of a community center, harvest crops of beans and corn, or lead a summer camp for children. Enjoy home-cooked meals, learn about the region’s rich biodiversity, and visit a coffee cooperative.
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