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Guatemala Work Trip - June, 2010
(Trinity UMC Youth, Denver, CO)

The group size for this trip will be 15 - 20 people. We will be working with local people in a construction project, and will also be spending time each day with children in a Bible school program. Prior construction experience is not essential.

We will have planned activities with the local children in the afternoons at the Lemoa elementary school. We will also spend time at the John Wesley School in nearby Santa Cruz.


Schedule (June 11 - 20, 2009)

Friday June 11 - Fly to Guatemala
- Check into Lutheran Center in Antigua
Saturday June 12

- Drive to Lemoa (~4 hours)
- Visit Methodist Orphanage
- Vsit Maryknoll Sisters

Sunday June 13 - Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Attend evening church services
Monday June 14

- Work day

Tuesday June 15 - Work day
Wednesday June 16 - Visit John Wesley School (AM)
- Work day (PM)
Thursday June 17 - Work day
Friday June 18 - Work day
Saturday June 19 - Drive to Antigua (~4hrs)
- Check into hotel
- Free time in Antigua
Sunday June 20 - Shuttle to airport
- Fly to Denver

Cost

The total cost for this trip has been finalized at $1,460 per person. This amount includes all air and ground transportation, lodging, and most meals during the trip. Here is a detailed breakdown of what is covered:

Costs covered:Costs not covered:
  • Round-trip airfare to Guatemala City
  • All ground transportation
  • All lodging (double or triple occupancy)
  • Meals in Guatemala City and Lemoa
  • Lunch materials for weekdays
  • Evacuation insurance
  • Guatemala City departure tax
  • Construction materials
  • Any materials for planned interaction with children
  • Lunch and dinner in Antigua
  • Single occupancy lodging
  • Guatemala City airport security fee ($3.00)

Payment Schedule

AmountDue DateNotes
Initial Deposit $225 December 2, 2009 Applications Due
Second deposit $600 March 2, 2010
Final payment $600 May 4, 2010  

Please make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund policy.

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