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Middle School Service: Ecuador
On this middle school service trip, travel to the Andean highlands and immerse yourself in Ecuador’s indigenous cultures and stunning natural landscapes. From your base in a small community, meet local people from farmers to conservationists as you collaborate on community-directed projects. Live in a small Kichwa community and work to improve access to clean water, construct a classroom, or teach...
On this middle school service trip, travel to the Andean highlands and immerse yourself in Ecuador’s indigenous cultures and stunning natural landscapes. From your base in a small community, meet local people from farmers to conservationists as you collaborate on community-directed projects. Live in a small Kichwa community and work to improve access to clean water, construct a classroom, or teach English to primary school students alongside community members. Cap off your trip with five days in the Galápagos Islands. Living accommodations in Ecuador are very simple. The group lives in a community building or albergue with simple beds and bathrooms. During excursions and in the Galápagos, we stay in simple, clean ecolodges, bungalows, and family-run inns. Leaders reside together with the ...
Program Highlights
Collaborate on meaningful service projects that are community directed and address real needs.
Visit Otavalo and explore its renowned Indigenous market.
Stay overnight in the Intag Valley cloud forest and visit a coffee cooperative to learn about sustainability.
Spot giant tortoises, equatorial penguins, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies in the Galápagos.
Hike around the rim of Laguna de Cuicocha, a crater lake.
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Quick Details
- San Cristobal, Ecuador
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Community Development
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- San Cristobal, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Community Development
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
9-13
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
- Grade school to 8th grade
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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On this middle school service trip, travel to the Andean highlands and immerse yourself in Ecuador’s indigenous cultures and stunning natural landscapes. From your base in a small community, meet local people from farmers to conservationists as you collaborate on community-directed projects. Live in a small Kichwa community and work to improve access to clean water, construct a classroom, or teach English to primary school students alongside community members. Cap off your trip with five days in the Galápagos Islands. Living accommodations in Ecuador are very simple. The group lives in a community building or albergue with simple beds and bathrooms. During excursions and in the Galápagos, we stay in simple, clean ecolodges, bungalows, and family-run inns. Leaders reside together with the ...
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Ready to Learn More?
On this middle school service trip, travel to the Andean highlands and immerse yourself in Ecuador’s indigenous cultures and stunning natural landscapes. From your base in a small community, meet local people from farmers to conservationists as you collaborate on community-directed projects. Live in a small Kichwa community and work to improve access to clean water, construct a classroom, or teach English to primary school students alongside community members. Cap off your trip with five days in the Galápagos Islands. Living accommodations in Ecuador are very simple. The group lives in a community building or albergue with simple beds and bathrooms. During excursions and in the Galápagos, we stay in simple, clean ecolodges, bungalows, and family-run inns. Leaders reside together with the ...
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