Photo: 2005 Service Trip to Costa Rica

Guatemala:
This unique trip will combine the implementation of basic technology projects, volunteer work, home-stay living, language training and adventurous travel during 14 days in the beautiful and culturally rich country of Guatemala. Trip participants will work side by side with local farmers and Guatemalan university students on some of the challenging problems facing developing nations. Projects are still in the process of being finalized, but may include design and construction of irrigation systems, fabrication and market studies for sanitary latrine designs, and construction of pedal operated pumps and energy conservation tools. During our time in the San Juan La Laguna community students will be living with carefully selected host families to further their Spanish skills and begin the process of understanding another culture. Students will be working on both small-group and larger-community based service projects during their time in San Juan LL. These projects will allow students to experience first-hand the vision, cooperation, and patience crucial to "making a difference". Once work in the community is wrapped up, the group will travel to the Mayan ruins of Tikal in northern Guatemala. Plenty of hiking, swimming and countless new cultural experiences promise to make this trip a fun-filled learning adventure for all.