Project Hawaii 2010! Making a Difference this Summer! 27 days-Ultimate Adventure Teen Tour

  Hawaii (USA)

Hilo,  Honolulu

  United States

Hawaii

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: pls. inquire for more info. for the 2010 year

Description: This is the Ultimate Teen Adventure Community Service Tour. Designed with TEENS in mind, the entire summer experience will blow you away. You will be exposed to true Hawai'i, learning the language, the culture, meeting the people, and of course exploring the islands like no one else can offer.

Your tour begins on the Big Island of Hawai'i, where you will meet your camp buddies, (a homeless child) and work along side with them throughout their sleepover camp experience. Our camp is located in the beautiful mountains of the Honoka'a. This secluded tropical retreat is like no where else on earth. Following this 6 day camp, we will head off to the other side of the island to explore the beaches, waterfalls, and entertainment for the weekend.

The next camp session, teens will be working with their camp buddies in a day camp setting, and in the late afternoon will have the opportunity to learn the cultural heritage with Hawaiian Kumus (teachers, professionals). During this week we make our lei, ti' leaf hula skirts, laulau and learn to make a traditional Luau from start to finish. Even learn Ukulele by the local band members from High Town. You will learn a hula dance and song in order to perform for your homeless child and their family for our grand finale.

Now, off to the island of Oahu to learn the art of surfing by pro surfers (the ones who won the pipeline competitions on tv, etc). Spend 5 days in Oahu on the white sand beaches, hike the beautiful waterfalls, and the hidden beaches only the locals can find. We will participate in the night life entertainment on the tiki-torch lite Waikiki beach, and visit the tree house where people get married. So much to explore and we will be part of it all.

Back to the Big Island to present our newfound buddies with their back to school supplies, a luau and their graduation certificates. Teens will present their new found skills of hula and mele (song) on stage with the famous Brown Boys for their camp buddies. You and your new teen friends will work alongside each other demonstrating true team work skills to make all this happen. What a wonderful experience and way to earn your 200 hours of community service projects.

Highlights: So many highlights!
* Travel to the secluded parts of 2 islands of Hawai'i with native Hawaiians
* Surfing with pro award winning surfers
* Learning Hula & Song with Famous Bands
* Explore the hidden beaches, waterfalls, and tropical jungles, not to mention the VOLCANO
* Enhance the lives of homeless children and help them go back to school prepared.
* Earn 200 community service hours in mentoring, leadership, team building, and marketing skills.
* The food, the culture, the experience can NOT be matched!

Qualifications: We are seeking teens who wish to spend their summer helping to make a difference in the world around them. Working hands on with homeless children on the Big Island of Hawai'i while learning the culture of the Hawaiian lifestyle are the main goals of this tour. Teens must be physically fit and be able to volunteer and explore 8-10 hour days. Our program is open to those between the ages of 14 years and 18 years. All teens must be enrolled in High School between grades 10-12. Have at least a 3.0 GPA and reference letters. The teens who come with open minds and hearts are those who will greatly benefit from this experience.

Cost in US$: 2009 Pricing available until Jan. 31, 2010. USD 6,500 after Feb. 1 will be USD7,400 (Scholarships avail)

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

Teens must be in good physical condition. Must like working with children and have patients to work alongside their buddy for the full day.

Typical Volunteer: Our teens are openminded individuals who have a love for adventure and helping others. Like to try new things, and enjoy exploring new places. Our teens have a big heart and want to make a difference in the world around them while building life-long friendships with other teens who share the same values. Sharing the experience of a new culture together while helping to make a brighter world for those around them. Full of energy and ready for new daily adventures.

Age Range: 14-18

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of upto 25

Scholarships are Available. We do have a few scholarships for those who qualify. You will need to apply before May 31st.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Project Hawai'i with Cultural Institute of America's Mission Statement: A teen mentoring free summer camp for homeless children. Our mission is to empower teens to make a difference in their tomorrow while making changes in present through interactive solutions. Providing the teens leadership skills to enhance the lives of homeless children and helping to end the cycle of poverty in America. While learning about and exploring the Cultural asspects from true Hawaiians and Fostering Cultural Exchange, awareness and acceptance. "Making footsteps in the Hawaiian sands worth following"

Year Founded: 1990