1. Sustainability |Innovation |Empowerment |Collaboration| Inspiration
International Service-Learning
Belize, Central America
Sustainability |Innovation |Empowerment |Collaboration| Inspiration

2. International Service & Our Mission
Gain CAS service hours and experience for college applications
Partner directly with Belizean students and teachers; create sustainable cross-cultural partnerships
Understand the importance and impact of international service
Improve English language proficiency through literacy development
Become a global citizen

3. Belize

4. Trip Details April 15-23rd, 2016 Itinerary
Heart of trip: Service Book ends: Excursions
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel to Belize
Day 2-3: Mayan ruins, cave exploration, local market, zoo
Day 4-7: Service at St. Matthew’s school, speakers on local issues
Day 8: Island Snorkel
Day 9: Return to Boise

5. Service Project
We co-create books to develop English language literacy skills.
Lead literacy activities and interactive games in small groups.
Create encouraging mentor relationships
We also incorporate music & sports for language retention

6. Cultural & Historical Excursions
Xunantunich Ruins
Local Saturday Market
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave)
The Belize Zoo
Snorkeling Barrier Reef

7. Important Details Passports/Notarized letters Immunizations
both parents
Immunizations
Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Typhoid
Traveler’s Insurance
Learning through reflection
Nightly reflections—student led; include service reflections
May be less –depending on airfare—can confirm as soon as 1st deposit in

8. Next Steps & Important Dates
Trip Cost = $1,950 + airfare
ALL inclusive: lodging, transport (land, air, water), excursions, meals
Meeting and payment dates:
Please submit a $250 deposit and join us to discuss payment plans and fundraising options: May 26th
Tuesday at 6pm downtown Sage

9. Please send your $250 deposit to:
To register:
Go to:
Please send your $250 deposit to:
Global Service Partnerships
2040 N. 16th Street
Boise, Idaho 83702

10. Kelli Soll, MPA kelliraesoll@gmail.com
Dr. Aileen Hale, International Educator (208)
Kelli Soll, MPA
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