Immersion Adventures in the Developing World

  Honduras

• Other Cities in Honduras: 
Copan Ruinas,  Rural Areas,  Bay Islands

  Mexico

• Pacific Coast: 
Tuxtla Gutierrez,  San Cristobal

  Nicaragua

• Other Cities in Nicaragua: 
Esteli,  Granada,  San Juan del Sur,  Masaya.,  Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: year round

Description: Our programs are immersion/adventure programs combining language training, immersion living, local homestays and sustainable development projects focused on health and sanitation, environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture. Projects include, but are not limited to: construction of organic composting latrines, water filters and improved cook stoves as well as teaching english, developing low cost solutions to sustainable agriculture and supporting child education efforts. Our adventure component includes surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, jungle canopy tours, horseback riding, turtle watching, and volcano and cave exploration.

Highlights:
* Sharing daily life with local people from rural and remote villages
* Catching a wave on the pacific coast of Nicaragua
* Putting a smile on a childs face by improving their quality of life and reducing their risk of illness
* Scuba diving on one of the world's largest barrier reefs off the coast of Honduras
* Installing a water filter that you build in a community which previously had no clean water
* Watching turtles come ashore to lay their eggs under the moonlight

Qualifications: Must be at least 14 years of age, willing to live among local people and to participate willingly in sustainable development projects, some understanding of Spanish recommended but NOT necessary.

Cost in US$: 2500 - 3500

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical volunteer for Al Campo, but all volunteers must be prepared to experience a world far different than their own.

Age Range: 14-50

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8-12

Scholarships are Available. Financial aid available for those who qualify

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Al Campo International's Mission Statement: To provide our participants with a cultural immersion experience in an international environment through community service, local home stays and off-the-beaten-path adventure; to build sustainable solutions to a lack of clean water, sanitation, education and agriculture through their participation.

Year Founded: 2000