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Summer 2009 - 4-H GCEE Global Citizenship & Environmental Expedition
May 30th – June 6th, 2009
Application to Participate Due: March 2nd
Announcement of Participants: March 6th
Applicants must have completed the 9th Grade in order to participate.
Cost of Trip
1. Base Cost: $600 - includes lodging, all scheduled activities, ground transportation in Puerto Rico and two meals per day. In order to provide flexibility and the option for youth to choose where and when they want to eat, we are not building all of the meals into the base cost. (We will always seek to provide economical food options when we are not providing meals.)
2. Airfare : *$350 - $450: * Projected Cost of Plane Ticket. We expect the cost to stay within the above range, but we won't know the exact price until we can put names on tickets, in March. (We will provide exact amount as soon as possible.)
3. Remaining Meals: $50 - Suggested Amount – 7 meals at approximately $7 each. Total Cost = Approximately $1000
Payment Schedule
1st Non-refundable Deposit - $350 Due March 20th
2nd Non-refundable Deposit - $350 Due April 1st
3rd Non-refundable Deposit - Remainder Due May 1st
Objectives
- Have the benefit of an international experience and learn about Latin American culture, without technically leaving the U.S.
- Engage our peers in a meaningful dialogue on 4-H youth development and Citizenship Programs
- Learn about the lifestyles of youth in other cultures
- Learn about environmental sciences through exploration of a variety of tropical ecosystems
This exciting opportunity has come about as a result of discussions with the State 4-H Leader in Puerto Rico .
In an effort to provide 4-H youth with a truly “international experience” without technically leaving the U.S. , we are planning a trip to the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico , which is a U.S. territory.
How to Apply
We are seeking a maximum of sixteen 4-H'ers.
Interested 4-H'ers must fill out an application. Click here to download application.
Signed applications should be returned to Jeff Buckley at the State 4-H Office by the above deadline.
The application process will favor youth who have been active and engaged in 4-H activities and express an interest in environmental and cultural learning.
This will be a physically demanding trip, requiring youth to live and travel in close quarters. Participants should be able to handle unfamiliar situations and rustic conditions while maintaining a positive attitude.
Adult Chaperones
We are seeking one to two adult, chaperones.
At this point, we do not have funds to pay for adult chaperones. With that in mind, priority will be given to applicants who have a solid application and can provide for their own expenses. We are looking for ways to help cover costs, but we cannot make any guarantees.
Interested Adult Leaders must fill out an application. Click here to download application.
We will provide additional details as they develop.
Please contact me with any questions.
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