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Project Hawai'i: Spring Break Service Adventure
Location: Hawaii (USA): Honolulu
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Inquire for Spring 2012 dates; School or Groups with 8 or more can choose their own dates between March and April
Project Hawai'i with Cultural Institute of America
http://www.CulturalInstituteofAmerica.com
P.O. Box 1844 Keaau, HI 96749 United States
Call Us
Phone: (808) 982-4036 Outreach Cell (808) 987-6018
Fax: (808) 982-8128
Description
This Spring Service Adventure Tour includes working hands on with homeless children and providing them with life's basic necessities. Volunteers will also receive a 40 hour community service certificate for leadership team building skills and outreach, as well as letters of recommendation are also available from team leaders for qualified participants. Changing their world on your break is worth more than anyone can say in words. We truly leave our footsteps in the Hawaiian Sands worth following. Teens will experience first hand where the keiki live, and truly change their reality to something better.
Cultural experiences include an authentic Luau and Show at the Polynesian Cultural Center, dinning local style and learning about our cultural first hand. Our eco-tour will include snorkeling and reef exploration. Adventures also include surf lessons with the Pipeline Champion (Kevin Okimoto). Tour of the beaches and other hot spots (where only locals can go). Shopping and nightlife along the tiki tourch lite white sands of Waikiki Beach while immersing in the Hawaiian culture. Our teens will also experience Teen Dance Night, and Karaoke all while eating our famous Volcano Nachos!
Teens will stay only steps from the beautiful Waikiki sandy beach and along the most famous "walk" of all the islands. Teens will have full use of the hotel amenities including the roof top pool, work out room and more...when they have a free moment.
Teens will perform real life outreach to those living in poverty and provide the necessities needed for the keiki to stay clean and healthy. Our groups will also be conducting the collections of items to help them learn outreach and public awareness. Teens will earn 10 hours of marketing and awareness service hours for this task.
This is a mini version of our full 4-week summer program. Please see site for more details or information on the full itinerary.
Highlights
Highlights of Spring Break Service Adventure Tour includes:
* Working Hands on with Homeless Children and making an impact in their lives
* Learning Fundraising and Marketing Skills to benefit the homeless children Earn a 10 hour certificate in marketing
* 40 Hour Certificate for leadership, team building and outreach volunteerism
* Tours of local Hawaiian Beaches and other hot spots
* Surf Lessons with Pipeline Champion Kevin Okimoto
* Waikiki Entertainment, Shopping, Beaches and more..
* Authentic Luau and Cultural Experiences not available with any other tour
* Our Team Leaders are native Hawaiians and open to share their culture with the group
* Learn to cook/prepare authentic Hawaiian meals
* Guaranteed most adventurous and quality tour ever offered
* The tuition is tax deductible
Travel Types
- Eco Tours
- Native Culture Studies
- Snorkeling
- Sports
- Student Tours
- Surfing
- Tours
- Volunteering
Qualifications
Volunteers need to be open minded to new cultural experiences including food, language, environment and other aspects of living outside their own comfort zone. Teen must be enrolled in High School 9-12 grades and have a 3.2 GPA or better. Recommendation letters and other references are required to apply.
Type of Programs
- Adventure Travel
- Community Service / Volunteerism
- Cultural Exploration
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
USD 2,250.00 (USD 100.00 early enrollment discount) Groups of 8 or more discount each USD200.
Cost Include Description:
This is an all exclusive tour once you arrive on the island of Oahu. Tour includes 24 hour supervision and team leaders. Teen volunteers stay at the beach front hotels, transportation in deluxe SUV's by our dependable staff. All meals are healthy and nutritious. Snacks/Refreshments are also provided throughout the day.
Credit Available
no
Experience Required
yes
- Volunteers must be open minded and well-behaved eager to learn and explore.
Volunteer Types
- Community Development
- Community Organizing
- Eco-tourism
- Food
- Homelessness
- Relief
- Social Services, Social Work
- Street Kids
- Volunteering
- Youth
- Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
A typical volunteer is open minded and eager to build relationships with others from around the country or even the world. Loves to explore and learn about new concepts and cultures. Teens have a willingness to work with others to complete projects and give their all to make a difference in the world around them. Typically teens who arrive on the tour are a bit shy or worried, but quickly open up and become part of the group as a whole. Our team is very prepared for all personality types and help to assure that every teen receives the full benefits of the tour offered.Age Range
14-19 (High School Students)This Program is open to
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
- Other
Participants Travel to Hawaii (USA)
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Essay
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Other
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
2 days after application rec.Project Hawai'i with Cultural Institute of America's Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower teens to make a difference in their tomorrow while making changes in present through interactive solutions. Providing the teens leadership skills to enhance the lives of homeless children and helping to end the cycle of poverty in America. While learning about and exploring the Cultural aspects from true Hawaiians and Fostering Cultural Exchange, awareness and acceptance.
Year Founded
1990
