Peru Service-Learning Trip 2013

Peru Service-Learning Trip 2013
Come to an info session on March 6, 2012, 7pm in the cafeteria
Tentative trip dates: July 2-16, 2013

STMC is once again organizing a service-learning trip to Peru in 2013.  The trip will provide an incredible opportunity for students who want to stand in solidarity with those marginalized by poverty and injustice, which is an essential element of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education.  

Participants will

• work in partnership with Christian Brothers at Fey Allegria, a school in Canto Grande, serving families who live in the Canto Grande community by building and repairing homes
• take part in home visits that involve assisting community members with daily tasks
• connect personally with high school and elementary aged students of Fey Allegria
• visit children of many ages in various orphanages
• see firsthand the amazing work and dedication to service of Dr. Anthony Lazzara
• be paired with pen pals from Santa Rosa School, Lima, before the trip

While the focus on the trip is clearly on service learning, the participants will also travel to Cusco and see one of the wonders of the world, Macchu Picchu. Additionally, they will explore some of the main attractions of Lima.

Tentative Trip Dates:  July 2 - 16, 2013  (subject to change by 4 days in either direction)   

Eligible Students: Current grades 9, 10  and 11 students

Teacher Chaperones: Mr. Mattiazzo, Ms. Richardson, Ms. Webber

Estimate Cost: $2,800 - $3,000

Parent Meeting: Tuesday March 6, 2012 at 7pm in the cafeteria

Applications will be available at the beginning of March, and due by Monday, April 30, 2012.  All who want to participate must complete an application for the trip.  Applications are not approved on a first-come first-served basis.