2012 OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS

2012 OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS

Please note the dates in our catalog may differ due to flight availability from what is listed above. The above dates are the most up to date. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Please click here for more information about tuition for student travel programs.

Costa Rica Student Summer Travel Programs

From white sand beaches to misty cloud forests, towering volcanoes, beautiful rivers that cut through tropical canyons, and hospitable, friendly communities, Costa Rica has it all. Having abolished its military over 50 years ago, this tiny democratic republic has long been known for its pacifism, commitment to environmental protection, and its status as a destination for those seeking safe yet exciting adventure travel set against breathtaking scenery. However, despite an extensive tourism industry, in many parts of Costa Rica there remains a need for help and service. Our student travel programs offer unique access to Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets and friendliest communities as well as offering student travelers the opportunity to engage in international community service programs. We are confident you will love the land of Pura Vida as much as we do as you experience this wonderful cultural immersion program!

China Student Summer Travel Programs

As the 21st century unfolds, it is clear that China will take a leading role in shaping the way our world develops. The world’s most populous nation – and dynamic economy – has as its backdrop 5000 years of history and is home to a wide variety of rich cultural traditions and exotic cuisines. Furthermore, China is the world’s fourth largest country in area, with wide geographic diversity and stunning natural beauty. The China Immersion program provides access to all of this. Our month in the Far East will include visits to the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and exotic markets; study of Mandarin, Kung Fu, Chinese cuisine, Tai Chi, and calligraphy; visits to isolated villages and staggering Himalayan peaks on the Tibetan plateau; seminars with business leaders and government officials; biking though rice paddies and traditional farming villages, international community service programs, student volunteer programs; and more. If you’ve already been to China, know a little about the country, or are simply intrigued by it, our China Immersion Program is ready to impress on every level.

Perú Student Summer Travel Programs

Perú: Immense, rugged, colorful, vibrant and mystic. No one word or idea can symbolize a land so diverse in geography, culture and history. Perú is the travel destination for adventure. Whether enjoying the sun rising above Lake Titicaca, tracking a wild boar in the Amazon Basin, listening to live salsa music in Lima, seeing wheat sway in the shadow of the mighty Andes or a rainbow forming above the ruins at Machu Picchu, you will be transported by the beauty of Perú. The contrasts of Perú permeate every part of the country. Despite its charm, there are large discrepancies among socioeconomic classes and wide differences in standards of living throughout the country. There is need for help abroad and aid in the wake of a divisive colonial legacy, natural disasters and decades of uneven development. Walking Tree Travel invites you to choose Perú as your summer travel location, exploring and sharing in meaningful community service and unforgettable student adventures.

Senegal Student Summer Travel Programs

The ocean breeze of Senegal is lucky. It carries the animated French, Wolof and Pulaar from its people, the vibrant tones of West Africa’s best music, and the exotic aroma of local cuisine. It travels from the pulsing metropolis of Dakar, through beachside palms to French colonial islands, pink lakes, game parks, and colorful communities. High school students in our summer travel programs will enjoy the ride as they improve their French, experience this fascinating nation, and most importantly, spend time volunteering abroad alongside Peace Corps on various programs focused on community service in malaria prevention, reforestation and public health.

Guatemala Student Summer Travel Programs

Imagine watching the sunset melt into the teeming jungle from atop the mighty ruins of Tikal and later kayaking through the blue waters of Lake Atitlán. Next, you’re helping Mayan families with critical community service and volunteer programs before marveling at the market in Chichicastenango. From the quintessential colonial streets of Antigua to the towering volcanoes near the capital city, Guatemala is a traveler’s paradise and an obvious choice for high school students interested in learning Spanish through meaningful community service and language immersion. Walking Tree Travel is excited about the unique richness Guatemala has to offer, and we hope to see you there this coming summer for this amazing adventure.

Custom Student Travel Programs

In addition to summer travel programs offered to high school students from across the country, Walking Tree Travel also designs unforgettable custom itineraries for teachers and their classes, families and other motivated groups who are interested in embarking on unique and meaningful travel experiences overseas. We are able to organize custom travel programs around the globe that concentrate on a wide range of activities and global issues. We are happy to entertain all ideas. Essentially, anything is possible!…