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Eligible for 8th grade*
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Nepal

Village Immersion, Monasteries, & Trekking in the Everest Valley

June 21 — July 12
July 12 — August 2
$7,890 + airfare

Nepal

Village Immersion, Monasteries, & Trekking in the Everest Valley

June 21 — July 12
July 12 — August 2
$7,890 + airfare

Immerse yourself in a remote village at the base of Nepal’s Everest Valley and collaborate with locals on meaningful projects. During your student travel program in Nepal, help with construction of a community building and teach English to Sherpa youth and young Buddhist monks. Rest and reflect in a monastery, collect stories of the Dalai Lama from Tibetan refugees, and trek through Himalayan villages with the backdrop of Mount Everest on this high school summer service program.

• Help build a community building and teach English to local youth
• Trek between villages in the picturesque Everest Valley
• Learn to meditate on a retreat with young Buddhist monks
• Follow the monkey calls to the temple of Swayambhunath
“All [students] were from a lot of different backgrounds and everyone was super inclusive. I would go back to Nepal with all of them in a heartbeat.”
—Fiona R., St. Paul Academy and Summit School, Apple Valley, MN

Itinerary

This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.

Itinerary

This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.

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Leaders

Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program. 

Featured

Leaders

Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program. 

What to Expect

Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:

What to Expect

Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:

A Day in the Life: Host Community​

Due to the traveling nature of this summer program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day in our host community.

A Day in the Life:
Host Community​

Due to the traveling nature of this summer program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day in our host community.
“Sophie feels like she really accomplished something with the community service work. She personally feels like it is more rewarding to travel to a beautiful place when she’s contributing rather than just consuming.”
—Joanna & George S., Atlanta, GA
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This Program is Directed by

John Linsley

If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!

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This Program is Directed by

John Linsley

If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!

Enroll in two programs & save $1,000!

$800 tuition discount + no application fee

Exploration
Service
Eligible for 8th grade*​
*These programs are typically for students in grades 9–12, however motivated rising 9th graders will be considered
Grades 7&8​
Grades 7&8​
Grades 6–8
Grades 7&8​
Nepal
Village Immersion, Monasteries, & Trekking in the Everest Valley

2024 Dates
June 21 — July 12
July 12 — August 2

Duration
22 days

Tuition
$7,890 + airfare

Eligibility
Currently* in grades 9–12
*Your grade as of the day you apply

Typical Group
14–16 students, 2 leaders

Group Flight
Departs from New York

Service Hours
50–70 

Additional Info

Questions? Visit our FAQ or call us at (802) 387-5000

 

2024 Dates
June 21 — July 12
July 12 — August 2

Duration
22 days

Tuition
$7,890 + airfare

Service Hours
50–70 

Eligibility
Currently* in grades 9–12
*Your grade as of the day you apply

Typical Group
14–16 students, 2 leaders

Group Flight
Departs from New York

 

Questions? Visit our FAQ or call us at (802) 387-5000

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