Travel - intentional, individualized cultural immersion itineraries
Reflection - see yourself & your culture from different perspectives
Empowerment - experiences that give you new tools in a complex world
Kinship - make new friends while connecting with local families & culture
Sustainability - take your experiences home and keep on growing

TREKS (Travel for Reflection, Empowerment, Kinship & Sustainability) is founded on the principle that tremendous growth takes place when people get out of their comfort zones to experience life in other places with people different than themselves. Travelers join our experiences of true immersion into the lifestyle of the locals which promotes living, working, sharing with them. This promotes perspective-taking and empathy to see the world as they see it, allowing participants to see themselves and the world from a broader perspective. 

When? 

Anytime!
- Scheduled per each group's need
- Embark on a 12-14 day journey 

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Who?

• English-speaking men and women (Ages 16+)
• High school & / or University groups
• Group sizes are ideally 8-12 travelers
• Stand-alone trips or incorporate this immersion experience into your curriculum!
• Participants who are seeking an opportunity to gain perspectives on themselves and the world

Where? 

TREKS has experience in various locations throughout the world, although we focus on Central and South America. 
Some options: 
Costa Rica
Panama
Belize
Peru
Nicaragua
Cuba
Other International Destinations: 
South Africa
​Europe

PROGRAM SUMMARY

True immersion experience:

• An individualized itinerary that intentionally schedules and scaffolds each activity according to the group's needs and readiness for the next immersion experience.
• Engage with personal local mentors who walks alongside with you through the journey, with frequent check-ins and processing of the experience.
• Opportunity to participate in cooking, working and recreational activities with a local families for a true immersion experience and bonds that will last a lifetime.
• Participate in Community Collaborative Empowerment Projects for resume-building opportunities to connect, learn, and contribute. 
• Opportunity to embark on a traditional "Rite of Passage" experience
• Enjoy adventure, recreation, education and exploration of your host country!