GUATEMALA Classroom Excursion : Sample Itinerary
GUATEMALA Classroom Excursion : Sample Itinerary
Day 1
• PM : Arrival and Reception with host families
Day 2 • Host Family activities such as , beach day , museums , etc .
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
• AM : Attend school
• PM : Evening with host family
• AM : Attend school
• PM : Evening with host family
• AM : Attend school
• PM : Host Family and students are invited to participate in “ Salsa night ”
• AM : Attend school
• PM : Museum night at the Museum of the Indigenous Dress or the Museo Popol Vuh
• AM : Attend school
• PM : Trip to the archaeological center of Tikal Peten
• Continue on trip to Tikal Peten
• Continue exploration of Tikal Peten region
• AM : Students learn about social service in Guatemala ; social service presentations and discussions
• PM : Students spend the evening enjoying activities at the hotel such as zip-lining or coffee tours
• AM : Students begin their social service teaming up with other students and assigned specific tasks
• PM : Visit a community center to teach English classes , theatre , music and dance
• AM : Practice Spanish by buying food at a local market
• PM : Meet local families and participate in community service project
• AM : Participate in social service
• PM : Personal growth workshop
• AM : Tour Antigua Guatemala and visit the historical center , monuments and shop
• PM : Dinner with host families
• Transfer to airport ; depart
• Return to the U . S .
YFU Classroom Excursions – 24