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Sample Itinerary Belize - 10 day program

Belize functions differently than the United States, especially when it comes to schedules and timelines. Despite our best attempts to plan thoroughly, unanticipated circumstances and last-minute changes to the itinerary will happen. Service projects, which are determined according to the needs and desires of the host community, can also change at the last minute.  Students often say that learning to be flexible and accepting different (and often challenging) cultural practices is one of the most valuable things they take from a World Leadership School program. Please be flexible and remember that adapting to change is a critical skill for future leaders working in global settings!

Day 1
·    Arrive in Belize
·    Transfer to Monkey Bay Sanctuary
·    Curriculum: Why We Are Here
·    Reflection: Fears and Goals
·    Welcome dinner and orientation
·    Stay at Monkey Bay Sanctuary

Day 2
·    Safety debrief
·    Visit to Mayan ruins at Xunantunich
·    Curriculum: Global Issues Scavenger Hunt

Day 3
·    Transfer to host community, or stay at Monkey Bay Sanctuary
·    Service work, Day I
·    Introduction to service project and tour of school
·    Curriculum: Leadership Styles and Temperaments

Day 4
·    Service work, Day II
·    Soccer or basketball game with local students
·    Curriculum: Local Leaders and Leadership Styles

Day 5
·    Service work, Day III
·    Curriculum: Building a Utopia
·    Descend the Sibun River by canoe for bird and animal identification

Day 6
·    Service work, Day IV
·    Curriculum: Marketplace of Ideas
·    Arts and crafts with local students

Day 7
·    Service work, Day V
·    Curriculum: Action Planning and Life Vision
·    Community celebration dinner
·    Sambai drumming and dance workshop

Day 8
·    Boat ride to isolated Tobacco Caye
·    Walking tour of island and snorkeling instruction
·    Afternoon snorkeling at Tobacco Caye
·    Curriculum: Climate Change and Barrier Reefs
·    Optional night snorkel with lights
·    Stay at Tobacco Caye Lodge

Day 9
·    Visit to Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute research station on nearby Carrie Bow Caye
·    Lunch on the beach at South Water Caye
·    Afternoon snorkeling and visit a Man-O-War Caye bird sanctuary
·    Lagoon tour for chance sighting of manatee and dolphin
·    Curriculum: Graduation Speeches
·    Reflection: Candle Circle

Day 10
·    Early morning boat transfer to Dangriga
·    Bus ride or connecting flight to Belize City for return flight to U.S.