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Eligible for 8th grade*
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Tanzania

Service, Swahili, & Safari

June 27 — July 19
July 2 — July 24
$8,490 + airfare

Tanzania

Service, Swahili, & Safari

June 27 — July 19
July 2 — July 24
$8,490 + airfare

Immerse yourself in village life in Tanzania as you join community members to volunteer on several locally directed service projects. Collaborate on small-scale construction projects and teach English and math to local school children. On your final week abroad, venture out on a specially designed safari that combines a brief introduction to life at a rural Maasai boma with world-class wildlife viewing in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, directed by professional guides and game-finders.

• Help with community construction projects in your host village
• Teach English lessons for Tanzanian school children
• Visit a Maasai boma and walk amongst baobabs
• Explore the 10-mile-wide Ngorongoro Crater big game park
“Juliana felt that she truly connected with many of the people in the village, in addition to her fellow travelers. She went to Costa Rica last year and loved the trip, but this time her experience was richer in regards to the connections she made and the cultural understanding she gained.”
—Victoria & Tom Baluk, Brooklyn, NY

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 Village​

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

A Day in the Life:
Host Village​

Due to the traveling nature of this summer program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day in our host village.
“Completing our building project gave me the greatest sense of accomplishment. Finally seeing the floors and walls complete made me feel like we had actually done real, tangible work that will be used for years and years to come.”
—Will D., Horace Greeley High School, Chappaqua, NY
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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!

john-linsley

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​
Tanzania
Service, Swahili, & Safari

2024 Dates
June 27 — July 19
July 2 — July 24

Duration
23 days

Tuition
$8,490 + 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 27 — July 19
July 2 — July 24

Duration
23 days

Tuition
$8,490 + 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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