Spring Break 2007

Land of the Maya

A Transformational Experience in Guatemala

March 3 - 10, 2007

This spring break, travel to the beautiful Western Highlands of Guatemala with other college students to be in service with Maya communities.

Students will experience intimate interaction with the Maya people through the service projects of building stoves in family homes, planting trees on the community’s common land, and doing art projects with local Maya children.

The trip will be a priceless opportunity to develop relationships with Maya families, as well as with other Ferrum College students. There will be a number of educational speakers, as well as opportunities to visit local attractions. Students will stay in safe, comfortable accommodations nestled in the beautiful Guatemalan mountains.

This 8 day trip costs only $1,700 with all expenses included – airfare, accommodations, meals, travel insurance, service project materials, transportation, coordination, etc. In order to travel abroad, participants will only need a valid passport. Because participants are doing volunteer work, the trip fee and all other expenses associated with traveling to Guatemala are tax-deductible.

Sign up today!

Contact our trip coordinators as soon as possible for more information and to ensure your place on the team:

The Rev. Wes Astin

Ferrum College Dean of the Chapel

wastin@ferrum.edu

540-365-4286

Payment Schedule: $300 Deposit due 10/25, $700 payment due 11/30 with balance of $700 due 1/22/07.

This opportunity is offered through the Highland Support Project, a 501(c)(3) organization and an Advance Special of the United Methodist Church. For over a decade, HSP has taken teams to Guatemala through its Partners in Service program. For more information, please visit our website: www.partnersinservice.org.

To see a Sample Itinerary and Checklist for the trip - click here

To see photos from previous Spring Break Trips - click here