Service Learning
COLOMBIA
9 days/8 nights | Full Board | Up to 30 participants | From $1,670pp
Experience Colombia’s vibrant Caribbean culture and stunning coastal landscapes through meaningful community engagement in Cartagena and surrounding areas. Contribute to local projects supporting education, infrastructure, sustainability, and youth development. Deepen your connection with Colombian life through immersive workshops in traditional cooking, music, crafts, and storytelling. Conclude your journey with a relaxing day at Playa Tranquila on Barú Island, enjoying the turquoise waters and the serene beauty of Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Cartagena and settle into your hotel before beginning your journey with an engaging orientation introducing the purpose, values, and cultural context of the trip. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring traditional Colombian dishes and the vibrant hospitality of the Caribbean coast.
Day 2
Explore Cartagena on a guided city tour, from picturesque bayside neighborhoods to the historic fortress and the colorful walled city. In the afternoon, enjoy a hands-on cooking class in a Casa Colonial, selecting fresh market ingredients and preparing a traditional Caribbean meal.
Day 3
Travel to the Dream Center and get acquainted with its mission through an orientation and team-building session. Begin your first round of community service, rotating through projects supporting local education, youth programs, infrastructure, or sustainability initiatives.
Day 4
Continue contributing to community projects, switching roles to explore different forms of service and support. Later, immerse yourself in local culture through music and storytelling sessions that highlight the rhythms and heritage of Cartagena.
Focus on environmental and community initiatives as you rotate through another set of service projects. In the afternoon, join a hands-on artisan workshop where local artists guide you in creating traditional crafts to deepen your connection to the region’s creativity.
Day 5
Day 6
Spend the morning supporting a new variety of community initiatives—ranging from youth activities to sustainability work—while collaborating with local partners. Later, take part in a cooking session preparing regional dishes and sharing a warm cultural exchange through food.
Day 7
Engage in your final round of service projects, revisiting or completing initiatives that reinforce your week’s impact. In the evening, enjoy a celebratory dinner honoring the community connections, personal growth, and meaningful work accomplished throughout the experience.
Day 8
Travel to the stunning beaches of Playa Blanca on Barú Island for a full day of relaxation. Swim in clear Caribbean waters, unwind on soft white sand, or join optional snorkeling activities before returning for a final evening together. A memorable farewell dinner concludes the journey.
Day 9
Say goodbye to Colombia as you depart for the airport with new perspectives, meaningful memories, and lasting connections formed throughout your service-learning experience.
Meals & Accommodation
Hostels | Dorms for students | Single rooms for staff | Full board
Locations
Included
8 nights accommodation
All meals and soft drinks
Transportation
All activities
Entrance fees
Certificate of completion
Program management
Not included
International flights
Visas
Tips/gratuities
Laundry service
Alcohol
Travel insurance
Items of a personal nature
Which courses can our Colombia Service-Learning Trip be tailored to?
Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Human Rights, Peace/Conflict & Justice, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Community Health.