Come Discover Classroom Earth!. Sun Prairie Expeditions 2011.

Come Discover Classroom Earth!

www.GlobalExplorers.org

Sun Prairie Expeditions 2011



Today’s AgendaIntroductionsWhy Travel? Why Global Explorers?Costa Rica & Galapagos details / itineraryCosts and FundraisingQuestions and answers


Why International Travel?

Reflect – put things in perspective



Discover new cultures



Explore new ecosystems



Be inspired to make a difference



Conquer new challenges and overcome adversity



Make new friends



Learn a new language!



Have FUN!!!


“What gives me the most hope for

tomorrow, is the youth of today. Young people

are inspired to care about the world around

them thanks to the work of organizations like Global Explorers”

- Dr. Jane Goodall


Global Explorers ProgramsGlobal Explorers Programs


International Field Workshop

Follow-Up Service

Preparatory Curriculum

Global Explorers 3-Phase Program


A Typical Travel Day

6:00 –7:30am Sunrise forest hike7:30 – 9:00am Breakfast – fresh fruit and local fare! 9:00 – 12:00pm Morning Workshop Session – local school visit12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch – freshly caught fish, rice and plantains1:00 – 2:30pm Journaling, Reflection and Free Time2:30 – 5:30pm Afternoon Workshop Session – zip lines!5:30 – 6:30pm Journaling, Reflection and Roundtables6:30 – 7:30pm Dinner – something local and delicious! 7:30 – 9:30pm Evening Program – Cloud Forest night hike9:30 – 10:00pm Wind down and free time10:00 – 6:00am SLEEP!


Who Travels With You?

Ann and GeriGlobal Explorers Expedition LeaderAt least one local guideVarious other scientists, guides and educators will join us


Galapagos/Costa Rica

World Leaders in Conservation & Sustainable DevelopmentHigh Biodiversity: Species & EcosystemSafe & Well-TraveledScience: conservation and sustainable developmentCulture: visit local communities, interact with local peopleService: engage in service side-by-side with local community membersLeadership: take some time to reflect in this stunning place!


Galapagos vs. Costa Rica

Costa Rica- Closer to Sun Prairie- More affordable- Slightly less exotic- Includes full preparatory curriculum

Galapagos- More exotic- Difficult to travel there without assistance- More expensive- Modified GEx Program without curriculum



7 days in Galapagos!!!


Ecuador Map


Galapagos Itinerary: Day 1

Arrive in Galapagos at Santa Cruz IslandExplore Tortuga BayGet geared up with snorkeling equipmentOverview of Galapagos IslandsOptional Group Evening Activity



Visit Charles Darwin Research CenterLearn about tortoise conservation issuesShop for handicrafts in the town of Puerto Ayora


Galapagos Itinerary: Day 3Boat to Seymour Island and Bachas BeachPossible Wildlife: magnificent frigate birds, blue footed boobies, land iguanas, sea turtles…Snorkeling pending conditionsOptional Group Evening Activity



Boat to South Plaza Island and Punta CarrionPossible Wildlife: Sally lightfoot crabs, land iguanas, red-billed tropic birds, boobies, sea lions, cactus finches, Audubon’s shearwater bird, common noddies, white tip reef sharks, rays…Snorkeling pending conditionsOvernight stay in highlands with chance to see wild tortoises



Visit local farmSchool visitCommunity service project such as a beach clean-upGroup Evening Activity: Service Discussion


Service and Leadership

“My favorite part was the service project!” Sara – 15 yrs old



Boat to Little Bartolomé Possible Wildlife: penguins, rays, sharks, fish, whalesMost photographed view of the Galapagos IslandsSnorkeling pending conditions



Breakfast in the islandsReturn home



10 days in Costa Rica!!!


1.San Jose: Capital City

2. Tortuguero: Canals and Sea Turtles

3. Sarapiqui: Tropical Lowlands Rainforest

4. Monteverde: Cloud Forest

Costa Rica


Costa Rica Itinerary: Day 1

Travel to San Jose from Fort CollinsVisit InBioParque

Settle in to the Buena Vista hotelTake in the stunning views, eat a delicious dinnerOvernight in Alajuela



Travel to TortugueroTortuguero community visit and Caribbean Conservation CenterSettle into our beach-side lodgeSearch for nesting sea turtles!Overnight in Tortuguero



Early morning boat floatService project in TortugueroBack the wild canals in search of wildlifeSearch for sea turtles once again!Overnight in Tortuguero



Travel to SarapiquíVisit a pineapple plantation – sample the freshest fruit on earthLazy river boat tour to on the Sarapiquí River!

Bat activity and overnight in Tirimbina



Visit La Selva Biological Field StationExplore the lowland and montane tropical rainforest of SarapiquiUnderstand connections between science, economics and culture

Explore the rainforest with a night hike



All day service project with the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning CenterOvernight in Tirimbina



Travel to Monteverde – eat lunch on the way Arrive to UGA San Luis Research Station and tour our home for the next 3 nightsNight hike through the cloud forest!Overnight at San Luis in Monteverde

This is where you’ll sleep tonight!



Canopy zip lines through the cloud forest!Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest ReserveShopping at CASEM handicraft cooperativeTour the famous Monteverde cheese factoryOvernight at San Luis in Monteverde



Early morning bird hikeCarbon offset program at San Luis – lessen our impactVisit Finca la Bella – a small sustainable farmNight hike through cloud forestOvernight at San Luis in Monteverde



Travel Home - ¡Pura Vida!


Follow-Up Service Project

“Going away from home makes home more important!”


Costs and Fundraising

Costa Rica

Program Cost = $1,995

ESTIMATED Flight = $700

Total Est. Cost = $2,695

Galapagos Islands

Program Cost = $3,700

ESTIMATED Flight = $1,200

Total Est. Cost = $4,900


What does this include?

All food, lodging and travel, except where notedAll daily activitiesGuides, staff and tipsPreparatory books and curriculum for C.R.T-shirts, journals and travel guidesStaff support for logistics of preparingBasic travel insuranceTHE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!!!!!


What does this NOT include?

Spending money for souvenirsImmunization costsPassport feesPersonal travel items (e.g. clothes)National Park entry fees in Galapagos ($100)Ingala Transit Card in Ecuador ($10)


“It was the most wonderful, enlightening and meaningful thing I have ever been a part of… I felt this swelling inside, like my consciousness, my confidence, my inner self was literally just growing. I have never felt more comfortable with myself or any other group of people in my life.”

- Jaclyn, Student Explorer



The Experience of a Lifetime!


Come Discover Classroom Earth!. Sun Prairie Expeditions 2011.

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