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You and the World
School Trips: Customized service learning trips are available in community development, education and conservation in CANADA, CAMBODIA, COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA, NICARAGUA and UGANDA.
Young Adult Experiences: Internships and short or long volunteer placements are available in COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA, and UGANDA.
Adult and Family Trips: Flexible adult and family friendly trips are available in COSTA RICA and GUATEMALA
About Us
Stratosphere International partners with community development projects in countries around the world. Our goal is to help youth and adults learn about community development and cultures through hands on experiences. We partner with existing local community projects and local expertise to provide you with authentic, community supported experiences.
CAMBODIA
COMMUNITY
Work side by side with Cambodians on an island in the Mekong River as they build an eco-friendly self- sufficient community. Along the way you will learn about sustainable travel and tourism from local experts and explore Cambodia’s recent history and ancient past, organic farming, and community work.
Trip Length: typically 17 days
Average price: $4700-5000 (including minimum 2 free teachers for groups of 12 or more students- flights, insurance, all on the ground costs)
Links:
Email Stratosphere for more info.
Check out more pictures on Facebook.
Available to school groups and self organized groups year round.
COSTA RICA
CONSERVATION
Costa Rica is a world leader in biodiversity and has prioritized protecting its environment for future generations. Volunteer alongsidepark rangers and scientists in Costa Rica’s national parks. Projects include sea turtle conservation, trail building, organic farming, and community work.
Trip Length: typically 10 days
Average price: $3000 to $3300 (including minimum 2 free teachers for groups of 10 or more students)
Links:
Email Stratosphere for more info.
Check out more photos on Facebook.
Available to school groups, self organized groups, internships, individuals year round.
Fill out School Program Request Form.
Fill out a Family/ Adult Trip Request Form.
GUATEMALA COMMUNITY
Join us for a life changing trip to Project Somos, Guatemala. Your group will help build a new community for Guatemalan mothers and children.
Trip Length: typically 11 days
Average price: $3400 – 3700 (including 2 free teachers for minimum 10 students)
Fundraising target: $500 per student
Links:
Email Stratosphere for more info.
Check out more photos on Facebook.
Available to school groups, self organized groups, internships, individuals at specific times of the year.
Fill out School Program Request Form.
Fill out a Family/ Adult Trip Request Form.
GUATEMALA
EDUCATION
Join us for an inspiring trip to Guatemala. Partner with JUSTA to help improve education in rural Guatemala. Work alongside fellow students at Instituto Basico Chacaya on Lake Atitlan to help build a school for students ages 11-16.
Trip Length: typically 10 days
Average price: $3200 to $3500 (including 2 free teachers for groups of 10 or more students)
Donation target: $500 per student
Links:
Email Stratosphere for more info.
Check out more photos on Facebook.
Available to school groups and self organized groups.
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NICARAGUA EDUCATION
Join Seeds of Learning for an amazing trip to Nicaragua and help transform the lives of children through access to better education. Work alongside community members to build and equip schools and libraries in rural areas.
Trip Length: typically 10 days
Average price: $3200 to $3500 (including 2 free teachers for groups of 10 or more students)
Donation target: $500 per student
Links:
Email Stratosphere for more info.
Available to school groups and self organized groups year round.
UGANDA EDUCATION
Your team will help transform your partner school in Uganda through valuable construction and conservation projects. Work alongside local secondary school students or with primary students. On the weekend safari in Queen Elizabeth Park.
Trip Length: typically 17 days
Average price: $4500-4800 (including 2 free teachers for groups of 12 or more students)
Fundraising target: $500
Links:
Email Stratosphere for more info.
Check out more photos on Facebook.
Available to school groups, self organized groups and interns.
FIRST NATIONS LEADERSHIP
Join members of the Squamish and Shishalh Nation and affiliate First Nations in the Vancouver region, on Vancouver Island and on the Sunshine Coast for unique First Nations outdoor educational programming.
TALKING TREES LOCAL
Explore the new BC Curriculum with local First Nations guides and elders. Activities range from 1.5 hours to a full school day. Available in your community.
SUNSHINE COAST OUTDOORS
Experienced First Nations and outdoor educators provide unique outdoor trips for schools.
Links:
Email Stratosphere for more info.
Check out more photos on Facebook.
Fill out a program request form.
Local programming available in the Lower Mainland and retreats available on the Sunshine Coast, Squamish, and Vancouver Island.
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