PUERTO RICO
BIRMINGHAM COVINGTON SCHOOL
Jan 14, 2015-Jan 19, 2014
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FOR SCHOOL
GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
For 24 years, Global Works has provided
students with purposeful programming that
fosters learning through Service Projects,
Cultural Exchange Activities, Language
Immersion, and Adventure Travel.
We partner with local communities and organizations
to complete meaningful, well-organized and
thoughtful service work and cultural exchange
activities which take groups beyond just seeing the
sights of incredible destinations. Our group leaders
know where to go and what to do in order to provide
the safest and most impactful travel experience
possible.
Discover the hidden
wonders of Puerto Ricofriendly small villages,
remote tropical beaches,
waterfalls, and pristine
rainforests on this Custom
Group Travel adventure!
Puerto Rico is the home of
Global Works’ first
community service trip in
1990, when we helped
rebuild communities
devastated by Hurricane
Hugo.
A Global Works travel program will be the experience
of your lifetime!
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PUERTO RICO
BIRMINGHAM COVINGTON SCHOOL
DAY 1-2
SAN JUAN ARRIVAL,
ORIENTATION, AND
EXPLORATION
The group flies into San Juan and meets their Global
Works leaders at the Luis Muñoz Marín International
Airport. From the airport take a short private bus ride to
our private group lodging at "The Big Yellow
Guesthouse" located 20 miles west of San Juan in the
beachside town of Cerro Gordo. In the morning we'll
enjoy a guided and educational tour of San Juan. With
our professional guide, Alvin, we'll tour Puerto Rico’s
many historic sites including the old fort of “El Morro”.
We'll learn about how the fort was used to defend
Puerto Rico against the Spanish. We'll check out the
market with it's many colorful murals and paintings. In
the afternoon we'll return and move our feet with a
Puerto Rican dance workshop.
DAYS 3-4
SERVICE LEARNING THROUGH HOME
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND
REFLECTION
CULTURAL EXCHANGE THROUGH
GAMES, DANCES, AND ACTIVITIES
WITH LOCAL FAMILIES
EXPLORE OLD SAN JUAN AND OTHER
LOCAL CULTURAL SITES
COMMUNITY SERVICE,
EDUCATION, AND
ADVENTURE
For the next few days the group will have the opportunity
to engage in the following SERVICE and ADVENTURE
activities: SERVICE LEARNING OPTIONS: 1) Villa del
Rio Small Construction Projects- work side by side with
family members in the community to assist with small
construction efforts on their homes, learning how to mix
cement and taking on a variety of other tasks in helping
them construct safe and comfortable housing. 2) Vega
Baja Elementary School Exchange- spend the day
engaged in education projects such as a school
recycling project and small group English/Spanish
lessons. 3) Mangrove Restoration - Work with "Caras
de las Americas" which organizes a mangrove nursery
and restoration efforts in order to raise environmental
awareness and public education promoting
sustainability. EDUCATIONAL/ADVENTURE
EXCURSIONS: 1) Rio Camuy Cave Park- We will take
a guided tour of these natural limestone caves carved
out by the third largest underground river in the world,
the Rio Camuy.
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2) Arecibo Observatory- explore the world's largest
radar/radio telescope and learn how scientists from all
over the world use a giant 1000 foot (305 meter)
diameter dish to listen to the universe.
DAYS 5-6
EL YUNQUE RAINFOREST,
FAJARDO BIO-BAY, AND
SAN JUAN DEPARTURE
Travel to El Yunque Rainforest Visitor Center and take a
guided tour and hike in the rainforest. Stay at Fajardo
Inn and take an evening guided kayak excursion through
the illuminated waters of the magnificent Fajardo bioluminescent bay. Enjoy final beach time or further
exploration of San Juan before departing on a flight
home!
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PUERTO RICO
BIRMINGHAM COVINGTON SCHOOL
OUR MISSION
JAN 14-JAN 19
AIRFARE
Global Works Custom Group Travel provides integrative service and
educational opportunities which create stronger, better informed, and
more engaged communities.
Group airfare: Delta Airlines- $620 per person
DL 2646
14JAN DTW ATL 345P 545P
OUR METHODOLOGY
DL 1385
14JAN ATL SJU 720P 1149P
Global Works frames learning experiences within the context of
cultural exchange and service activities. For each activity, or segment
of a trip, our leaders integrate an orientation, discussions, and a debriefing.
DL 1595
19JAN SJU ATL 329P 630P
DL 1290
19JAN ATL DTW 945P 1150P
OUR GOALS
The lodging in Puerto Rico has been carefully chosen with the goal of
accommodating our groups safely, comfortably, and cost effectively.
Lodging includes dorm style accommodations, rooms with bunk beds.
Single rooms are not available. Students will be rooming in small
groups, separated by gender.
CUSTOM ACCOMMODATIONS
We believe that meaningful service projects are a powerful way to
connect people and ideas. At the heart of every Global Works trip are
well thought out service activities which integrate reflection and
experiential learning. Our goal is for students to better understand
and participate in the cultural, societal, and ecological systems and
processes within the country.
CUSTOM TRANSPORTATION
Our primary mode of transportation is through private bus. We have
been working with the same reputable company for many years.
COMMUNICATION
Global Works provides 24/7 emergency contact service for the families
of all participants. Families will be able to stay connected to
participants by reading updates and viewing photos posted on the trip
blog. Participants will be able to call home periodically during the
program.
TUITION & PRICING
Base tuition prices of include roundtrip coach bus service to DTW,
all in-country expenses (food, lodging, transport and any activities
listed on the itinerary), tuition and airfare for five (5) free
teacher/chaperones, and experienced Global Works leaders to
accompany your group and handle all logistics. Not included are
optional Global Works Emergency Medical Insurance (offered for
$3.75 per day), meals in the airport, or any activities not described
in the itinerary or agreed upon prior to departure. The tuition does
not include roundtrip airfare, group flight $620. Base tuition prices
are calculated upon a group of 40-50 paying participants. In the
event group enrollment falls below 40 students, a surcharge may be
applied to each base tuition price.
TUITION
Tuition $1240 + Flight $620 = Total $1860
APPLICATION AND DEPOSIT DUE DATE
$500 deposit per participant due June 30, 2014
FORMS DUE DATE
November 15, 2014
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F. 303.545.2425
2342 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Since our inception in 1990, health and safety have been our first and
foremost criteria in choosing our travel locations. We take a
preventative approach to minimize the inherent risks of travel, avoiding
areas that do not meet our standards. First aid kits are on all programs
and leaders are minimally certified in First Aid and CPR. We have an
Emergency Action Plan detailing medical care and evacuation plans for
each location. Each location is visited and scouted prior to the trip by
trip leaders to ensure a positive, safe, and healthy experience for our
participants. Our Home Office staff and leaders continue to attend risk
management conferences, medical training, and our risk management
systems and training programs are seen as a model for the industry.
TUITION BALANCE DUE DATE
Installment #1: $340 due 08/30, Installment #2: $340 due 9/30,
Installment #3: $340 due 10/30, Installment #4: $340 due
11/30
HOW TO ENROLL & TRIP LOG-IN CODE
Visit us online at www.globalworkstravel.com, click Enroll Now
and the Custom Group Travel Application. LOGIN CODE:
CGT-BCS-15
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