May 12-20, 2017 International Service-Learning Belize, Central America

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1 May 12-20, 2017 International Service-Learning Belize, Central America Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? Mary Oliver

2 Mission To mutually transform lives through experiential learning opportunities: partnering people and resources to address global and educational needs. Program Profile Weekends: Cultural and historical excursions Week: Service and cultural exchange A work of heart. Michelle Murray, Belize Principal

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4 Service Guided English language development lessons Sports Reflection

5 Service & Desired Outcomes Aligned with school curriculum Project Based Learning Guided group work in classrooms Leadership roles and activities Guided group discussions and personal reflections Guest speakers (Education, Culture, & Environment) FUN!

6 Cultural & Educational Excursions The Belize Zoo Green Iguana Project Snorkel the Barrier Reef Mayan Ruins Local Market Local Guest Speaker(s)

7 Scenario 1: Week days: Cayo District St. Matthews (Belmopan) Mt. Carmel (near San Ignacio) Weekends: Caye Caulker (Island & Snorkeling)

8 Scenario 2: Week days: Stann Creek District Weekends: Silk or Laughingbird Caye

9 Accommodations Mainland Lower Dover Cave s Branch Tropical Education Center Trek Stop Log Cabin Caye/Coast Tropical Paradise Hotel Cozy Corner Drinking water Showers Meals Transportation Wifi

10 Program Leadership Emily Williams (Spanish) Camilla (Outdoor Education, Science) Dan (History, Language Arts) Tara (Art Education, Biology)

11 Payment Details Cost: $2,100 + group airfare (airfare = $ /person) Estimated entire trip cost (maximum) = $3,000 All-inclusive: All lodging, meals, in-country transportation (land and water), service materials, excursions, entrance fees, licensed guides, gear, guest speakers, emergency medical and evacuation travel insurance. Airfare Group airfare is arranged Payment Plans Option 1: $250 deposit + monthly payments of remainder Payments on first of month Option 2: $250 deposit + 2 payments Payments on Dec. 1 & Feb. 1 Other If desired, payments can begin anytime. Refunds: Deposits are nonrefundable. Additional payments refundable until January 15, Payments can be made via check or card.

12 Parents & Guardians Invited to join! All inclusive - Same price as students Will have options to stay in separate cabins Role = consistency

13 Belize Travel Requirements Passport Get one if you don t have one already. Post office (770 S 13th St) If you have it already, check expiration date! Children s passports expire after 5 years, adults are 10 years. 6 month window Immunizations: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Tetanus Typhoid Notarized Letter: When children are not traveling with both parents, immigration officials often request signed documentation to establish the children are traveling with the permission of both parents. Such documentation may include notarized letters from the parent(s), custody or adoption papers, and death certificates in situations where one or both parents are deceased.

14 Safety Adult: Student Oversight Ratio Risk Management o GSP has invested in the quality of its risk management practices by participating in Risk Management Training offered by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). As a result of this training, while NOLS doesn t endorse or certify our practices, GSP is further enhancing its risk management strategy. We have invested time and resources in these practices because the health and well being of our participants is one of our highest priorities. Hospitals & clinics Insurance o Travelers Insurance: All travelers will be provided with International Medical Emergency and Evacuation coverage. Communication o Local cell phones to make international calls o Wifi access

15 Registration Process 1. Online application & deposit 2. Complete enrollment packet & determine payment plan

16 Next Steps Parent Meetings October 2016 April 2016 Enrollment deadline: February 1, 2017

17 Kelli Soll, MPA (515)

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19 Zika Primarily transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes To date, 1 record of virus in Belize Avoidance: Repellents EPA Approves with DEET & permethrin (treated clothing) CDC Link: gov/travel/notices/alert/zika-virus-belize