SQUADS ABROAD

West Prep Academy

The West Prep Academy-Global Education Squad will be traveling to Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica from April 14-20, 2019. As a Global Education Squad the group will partner with a local daycare or elementary school to improve educational outcomes. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations in Santa Cruz where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school or daycare where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Guanacaste Province. FLIGHT INFORMATION: April 14 AM401 JFK depart 1:55AM to Mexico arrive 6:25AM AM2656 Mexico depart 8:15AM to Liberia arrive 10:05AM April 20 AM2657 Liberia depart 11:05AM to Mexico arrive 3:05PM AM404 Mexico depart 6:20PM to JFK (APRIL 21) 12:15AM Steps to register for your trip at your webpage on Empowered: 1. Go to the webpage for your group and click on the button that says "Volunteer with Us" on your webpage. When registering on Empowered for the first time you will be directed to take the additional step of registering with Empowered first and you do so by clicking "Join Now" (lower right) on the green Empowered page. When registering with Empowered use the name of the person going on the trip and any email and password you choose. You will need to verify your enrollment in Empowered at the email address you provide. 2. Once you're registered and logged into Empowered (you can tell by looking to the far right side on the top red banner), go back to the same group page and click 'Volunteer with Us' again on the page. You will then be directed to the Participant Registration Form. You must fill out the "Participant Information Section" down to "Complete your Registration" and then scroll down to the bottom and click "Save". You can complete the rest of the information and forms at a later date by returning to your profile page (accessed via the tab on the blue bar on the top to the far right where it says "Hello, your name") and then go to "Initiatives" tab on your profile page and select "Edit Signup Form". 3. Once a volunteer is successfully registered on the trip you should see your profile appear on the group initiative page. In order to make a payment for an individual or the group contribution, you again go back to the group page and click "Donate Now". You will be directed to a screen that will prompt you to make a payment/donation to a specific volunteer or the group/general fund. Please note when making a payment you're given the option to waive credit card fees by unchecking the box after putting an amount.

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Trenton STEM-to-Civics Charter School

The mission of STEMCivics is to use STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) to inspire academic excellence, to promote civic engagement, and to ensure students are ready for college and career. STEMCivics envisions accomplishing its mission by offering a rigorous academic program in a culture that focuses on care, collaboration, and community. Students will be engaged in project- and career-based learning activities that emphasize academics and enhance communities. These experiences will be augmented by resources from friends and partners, including but not limited to those in governmental, higher education, and cultural institutions. STEMCivics is partnering with Squads Abroad to provide volunteer travel programs incorporating impactful service work in schools and cultural learning around the world.

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Sra Devaney's Global Education Squad to Peru

About Sra Devaney's Global Education Squad will travel to Lima, Peru from from April 14-23, 2019. As a Global Education Squad the group will partner with a local school to improve educational outcomes by providing classroom support and a designated small construction project. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations in Lima where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Lima. On the weekend the group will fly to Cuzco to explore the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

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DeBakey HS Global Health Squad

The DeBakey HS Global Health Squad plans to travel to Guatemala from July 2-8, 2018. As a Global Health Squad the group will partner with a local elementary school to resolve public health challenges and complete much needed small construction projects that support healthcare. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations in Tecpan where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Tecpan.

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Boulder County Girls Soccer

This Boulder County Soccer Squad will be traveling to Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica from June 12-19, 2018. As a Global Education Squad the group will partner with a local daycare or elementary school to improve educational outcomes. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations in Santa Cruz where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school or daycare where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Guanacaste Province. On the weekend the group will enjoy surf lessons, zip-line, and beach time! GROUP FLIGHT INFORMATION: UA 545S 12JUN TU DENIAH 1242P 405P UA1737S 12JUN TU IAHLIR 615P 840P UA1511W 19JUN TU LIRIAH 650A 1120A UA 737W 19JUN TU IAHDEN 1245P 210P

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Lincoln-Woodstock Interact Club

The Lincoln- Woodstock Interact Club Global Education Squad will be traveling to Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica in February 23- March2, 2019. As a Global Education Squad the group will partner with a local daycare or elementary school to improve educational outcomes. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations in Santa Cruz where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school or daycare where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Guanacaste Province. On the weekend the group will enjoy an overnight excursion to the rainforest to explore wildlife and a zip-line adventure. Steps to register for your trip at your webpage on Empowered: 1. Go to the webpage for your group and click on the button that says "Volunteer with Us" on your webpage. When registering on Empowered for the first time you will be directed to take the additional step of registering with Empowered first and you do so by clicking "Join Now" (lower right) on the green Empowered page. When registering with Empowered use the name of the person going on the trip and any email and password you choose. You will need to verify your enrollment in Empowered at the email address you provide. 2. Once you're registered and logged into Empowered (you can tell by looking to the far right side on the top red banner), go back to the same group page and click 'Volunteer with Us' again on the page. You will then be directed to the Participant Registration Form. You must fill out the "Participant Information Section" down to "Complete your Registration" and then scroll down to the bottom and click "Save". You can complete the rest of the information and forms at a later date by returning to your profile page (accessed via the tab on the blue bar on the top to the far right where it says "Hello, your name") and then go to "Initiatives" tab on your profile page and select "Edit Signup Form". 3. Once a volunteer is successfully registered on the trip you should see your profile appear on the group initiative page. In order to make a payment for an individual or the group contribution, you again go back to the group page and click "Donate Now". You will be directed to a screen that will prompt you to make a payment/donation to a specific volunteer or the group/general fund. Please note when making a payment you're given the option to waive credit card fees by unchecking the box after putting an amount.

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Mentoring Academy

The Mentoring Academy plans to travel to Guatemala from March 18-28, 2018. As a Global Education Squad the group will partner with a local elementary school to improve educational outcomes. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations in Tecpan where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Tecpan. On the weekend the group will embark on an excursion to Lake Atitlan and take a boat tour around the lake to explore the small Maya communities and enjoy artisan workshops and markets. The group will also explore the World Heritage site of Antigua. GROUP FLIGHT INFORMATION: Copa Airlines CM 385 L SFOPTY Sun 18Mar 10:53pm Mon 19Mar 8:05am CM 358 L PTYGUA Mon 19Mar 9:50am Mon 19Mar 11:13am CM 555 L GUAPTY Wed 28Mar 2:03pm Wed 28Mar 5:27pm CM 382 L PTYSFO Wed 28Mar 6:17pm Thu 29Mar 12:08am

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Plymouth-Whitemarsh HS

The Plymouth-Whitemarsh HS- Global Education Squad, plans to travel to Guatemala in June, 2019. As a Global Education Squad the group will partner with an underserved school in the community of Tecpan to improve educational outcomes. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations in Tecpan where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will enjoy guided cultural activities in the surrounding area. GROUP FLIGHT INFORMATION: TBD Steps to register for your trip at your webpage on Empowered: 1. Go to the webpage for your group and click on the button that says "Volunteer with Us" on your webpage. When registering on Empowered for the first time you will be directed to take the additional step of registering with Empowered first and you do so by clicking "Join Now" (lower right) on the green Empowered page. When registering with Empowered use the name of the person going on the trip and any email and password you choose. You will need to verify your enrollment in Empowered at the email address you provide. 2. Once you're registered and logged into Empowered (you can tell by looking to the far right side on the top red banner), go back to the same group page and click 'Volunteer with Us' again on the page. You will then be directed to the Participant Registration Form. You must fill out the "Participant Information Section" down to "Complete your Registration" and then scroll down to the bottom and click "Save". You can complete the rest of the information and forms at a later date by returning to your profile page (accessed via the tab on the blue bar on the top to the far right where it says "Hello, your name") and then go to "Initiatives" tab on your profile page and select "Edit Signup Form". 3. Once a volunteer is successfully registered on the trip you should see your profile appear on the group initiative page. In order to make a payment for an individual or the group contribution, you again go back to the group page and click "Donate Now". You will be directed to a screen that will prompt you to make a payment/donation to a specific volunteer or the group/general fund. Please note when making a payment you're given the option to waive credit card fees by unchecking the box after putting an amount.

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Amigos por Cambio-Global Education Squad to Costa Rica

The 'Amigos por Cambio' group from Arundel High School is traveling to Costa Rica as a Global Education Squad from June 16-24, 2018. The group is led by AHS teachers Susan Stawas and Kristi Funk. As a Global Education Squad the group will partner with a local elementary school to improve educational outcomes. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations Cartago where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Cartago. On the weekend the group embarked on an overnight excursion to Uvita and Playa Ballena to enjoy surf lessons, a boat excursion, and beach time! Group Itinerary for Southwest - Baltimore to San Jose, Costa Rica Saturday, June 16 WN #602 departs Baltimore 9:05 AM, arrives Juan Santamaria 11:55 AM Sunday, June 24 WN #304 departs Juan Santamaria 12:35 PM, arrives Fort Lauderdale 5:40 PM WN #4894 departs Fll Intl 8:00 PM, arrives Baltimore 10:35 PM

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New Vista High School

The New Vista High School group will be traveling to Guatemala from May 5-12, 2019. As a Global Education Squad the group will partner with an underserved school in the community of Tecpan to improve educational outcomes. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations in Tecpan where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will enjoy guided cultural activities in the surrounding area. Steps to register for your trip at your webpage on Empowered: 1. Go to the webpage for your group and click on the button that says "Volunteer with Us" on your webpage. When registering on Empowered for the first time you will be directed to take the additional step of registering with Empowered first and you do so by clicking "Join Now" (lower right) on the green Empowered page. When registering with Empowered use the name of the person going on the trip and any email and password you choose. You will need to verify your enrollment in Empowered at the email address you provide. 2. Once you're registered and logged into Empowered (you can tell by looking to the far right side on the top red banner), go back to the same group page and click 'Volunteer with Us' again on the page. You will then be directed to the Participant Registration Form. You must fill out the "Participant Information Section" down to "Complete your Registration" and then scroll down to the bottom and click "Save". You can complete the rest of the information and forms at a later date by returning to your profile page (accessed via the tab on the blue bar on the top to the far right where it says "Hello, your name") and then go to "Initiatives" tab on your profile page and select "Edit Signup Form". 3. Once a volunteer is successfully registered on the trip you should see your profile appear on the group initiative page. In order to make a payment for an individual or the group contribution, you again go back to the group page and click "Donate Now". You will be directed to a screen that will prompt you to make a payment/donation to a specific volunteer or the group/general fund. Please note when making a payment you're given the option to waive credit card fees by unchecking the box after putting an amount.

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