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Guatemala High School Student Service Trip
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Our immersive Service Learning Trips offer the perfect opportunity to travel abroad, experience a new culture, and forge lifelong friendships—all while making a meaningful impact on a community in need. Our student volunteers participate in service activities such as building schools, playgrounds, and painting classroom walls and murals. Students also have the opportunity for cultural immersion a...
Our immersive Service Learning Trips offer the perfect opportunity to travel abroad, experience a new culture, and forge lifelong friendships—all while making a meaningful impact on a community in need. Our student volunteers participate in service activities such as building schools, playgrounds, and painting classroom walls and murals. Students also have the opportunity for cultural immersion activities including shadow visits to local community members homes, and an opportunity to teach the local students in the community. Through this experience, students develop a profound awareness of their privilege and make a personal commitment to using that privilege to drive positive change in the world through the power of giving. These service trips cultivate empathy and understanding by c...
Program Highlights
Connect with fellow travelers and your group leader. Our info sessions cover itineraries, activities, and an opportunity to learn the history and culture of Guatemala.
Connect with local community members through home visits and hands-on projects, working side by side with local staff on construction projects, and spend recess with local students
Get involved—we partner with local communities to form a five year partnership training teachers, parents, and providing scholarships and alternative education opportunities for students.
Stay involved post trip—we encourage our students to stay involved with us after their trip. We have student ambassador programs, clubs and chapters, and ongoing leadership opportunities.
Engage in community service work—our program includes 64 hours of community service work that can be documented for graduation, college applications, and other community service requirements.
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Quick Details
- Antigua, Guatemala
- Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala
- 1-2 Weeks
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Building & Construction Projects
- Community Development
- Culture See more
- All Nationalities
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Program Reviews
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Transformative & Meaningful Experience
April 18, 2026by: Jennifer Conlon - United StatesI can't say enough about my School the World experience. I went on my first STW trip this past February and was a chaperone for my daughter and other students. I was so impressed with how well-organized and safe the trip was. The STW staff is positive, kind, knowledgable, organized and on top of every aspect of the trip. My daughter and I along with many other students, chaperones, and STW staff were able to make a postive difference in the lives of a needy community in Guatemala and helped to promote education and good will among different cultures. It was wonderful to work alongside community members to build classrooms for students that will impact generations to come. I highly recommend that every parent and child do this trip at least once in their lifetime. My daughter and I will definitely be doing another STW trip in the near future.
Such a transformative experience!!
April 16, 2026by: Clare Conlon - United StatesI am so grateful I did this trip!! I had such a great time and made incredibly special connections with the children and other travelers. Th excursions and activities were very well organized, and I learned something from each one. When me and a few other travelers got stuck in the Houston airport because of a huge snowstorm, STW was so helpful and I did not feel panicked once!! I would so do this trip again and I would recommend it to anyone!!
Program Details
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Locations
- Antigua, Guatemala
- Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Causes
- Building & Construction Projects
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-20
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Tuition & Fees
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- 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
- Written Application
- Online Application
- Essay
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Our immersive Service Learning Trips offer the perfect opportunity to travel abroad, experience a new culture, and forge lifelong friendships—all while making a meaningful impact on a community in need. Our student volunteers participate in service activities such as building schools, playgrounds, and painting classroom walls and murals. Students also have the opportunity for cultural immersion activities including shadow visits to local community members homes, and an opportunity to teach the local students in the community. Through this experience, students develop a profound awareness of their privilege and make a personal commitment to using that privilege to drive positive change in the world through the power of giving. These service trips cultivate empathy and understanding by c...
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Ready to Learn More?
Our immersive Service Learning Trips offer the perfect opportunity to travel abroad, experience a new culture, and forge lifelong friendships—all while making a meaningful impact on a community in need. Our student volunteers participate in service activities such as building schools, playgrounds, and painting classroom walls and murals. Students also have the opportunity for cultural immersion activities including shadow visits to local community members homes, and an opportunity to teach the local students in the community. Through this experience, students develop a profound awareness of their privilege and make a personal commitment to using that privilege to drive positive change in the world through the power of giving. These service trips cultivate empathy and understanding by c...
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