Peru Expedition 2016

BACKGROUND

For a number of years St Leonard’s has been supporting the work of the Parish of Santa Rita, El Terminal in Iquitos, Peru. In 2011 and again in 2013 Sixth Form students had the opportunity to fundraise for, visit and work with this community. In 2016 a small groups of students (maximum 18) will have the opportunity to continue this work. This opportunity is being organised and facilitated by World Challenge, who are considered to be the leading experts in this field.

THE EXPEDITION

Date: July 2016 – August 2016 (exact dates to be confirmed, approx. 24 days)

Travel: By Air from Newcastle Airport via London and the United States, to Lima, then internal flight to Iquitos. Remaining in country travel by road.

Accommodation: On site, Parish of Santa Rita, El Terminal, Iquitos.

THE WORK

In Peru, the students will be involved in practical and educational work. This may include

building
painting/decorating
sports coaching
catechesis
teaching English
parish work

THE COST

The cost per student will be between £3800 and £4200. The students involved will be committing themselves to:

fundraising to meet all or part of the cost
appropriate training
Parents are committing themselves to underwrite any short fall in fundraising

ABOUT WORLD CHALLENGE

World Challenge provides educational expeditions in the developing world and closer to home which teach life skills, stretch comfort zones and expand minds outside the classroom. The bespoke 1 to 6 week itineraries foster team and leadership skills and are the culmination of their pioneering programmes, which see young people involved in planning and fundraising their way to the experience of a lifetime.

The UK’s key employers voted World Challenge by name as the fourth most important activity undertaken at school, above activities such as Young Enterprise and sporting events. These organisations rated leadership, teamwork, self-motivation, communication, confidence, consideration of others and the ability to learn as being the key determinants in the selection of employees; all of which are World Challenge’s life skills.

More information can be found at www.world-challenge.co.uk

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF A WORLD CHALLENGE EXPEDITION?

Flights and in-country costs – Transport, food, accommodation, guides’ fees, park fees, airport taxes, local equipment purchase or hire and other in-country costs specific to the expedition. They also guarantee that no airline surcharges will be passed on to our customers.
Team Expedition equipment – Satellite communication equipment, tents, ropes, harnesses, extensive medical supplies appropriate for your destination (antibiotics, dressings, splints, re-hydration salts etc), freeze dried rations, stoves and hammocks.
Insurance (medical) – 24-hour back-up from the Operations Centre in High Wycombe, all medical treatment until return to country of origin, search and rescue and casualty evacuation for all team members.
Medical assistance – We are associated with international medical assistance agency First Assist which supports the Operations Centre and are available 24-hours a day.
Training – Team training expedition, money management training, pre-expedition build-up training (compulsory prior to departure) and customised regular meetings with World Challenge. All travelling adults attend our Expedition Preparation Conference.
Preparation – Expedition handbooks, online resources, destination research, meetings, parents’ presentation, advice from dedicated Fundraising Support Team, Customer Support Team, regular support from your World Challenge representative, individual medical clearance and medical consultancy and entry to a Challenger Run.
Leaders and Expedition Assistants – Each team travels with an Expedition Leader (employed by World Challenge) with necessary qualifications and experience who is specifically trained and assessed for the role by World Challenge. All payments to Expedition Leaders for time and costs incurred.
World Challenge Expedition Leaders’ expenses and fees – Payments to Leaders for time and costs incurred.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF A WORLD CHALLENGE EXPEDITION?

Personal equipment – walking boots, rucksack. Through World Challenge, Challengers receive 20% discount at Cotswold Outdoor shops.
Vaccinations – World Challenge work with NOMAD to offer Challengers and School Leaders advice and a 10% discount on inoculations.
Visas (if required).
Transport in the UK – to and from the training expedition and the airport.
Rest and relaxation activities – such as snorkelling or white water rafting.
Insurance for personal equipment.
Pre-departure accommodation – close to airport (if required).

HOW MANY PLACES ARE AVAILABLE ON CHALLENGE PERU 2016?

Places are limited to 18 and will be determined through an application process.

HOW WILL PLACES BE DECIDED?

Applications will be judged by the following criteria:

1. Students must be clearly working towards their academic target and not allow preparations to be detrimental to their studies.
2. Students must demonstrate their commitment to fundraising.
3. Students must demonstrate how they believe the experience will be of benefit to them.
4. Students must give a clear idea of how they will raise the money involved.
5. Students must demonstrate how they will share what they have learnt when they return.
6. Students must be reasonably fit and able to cope with the conditions in a developing country.

Other factors that will be included when making a decision about applications:

(a) The balance of males/females in the group
(b) Tutor’s recommendation
(c) Parental support

Applications will be assessed anonymously by a small panel.

Click here to complete an Application Form (Now Clsoed)

All applications must be submitted by the end of the school day on Monday 27th April 2015.
Late applications will not be considered.

FURTHER INFORMATION

World Challenge has provided additional information.

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