Travel To Learn: Step Across the Border - Educational Travel Programs in Rocky Point for Students and Adults

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	SPANISH – ECOADVENTURE – VOLUNTEER – CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT – NATURE-BASED EXPERIENCES

STEP ACROSS THE BORDER: Backyard Global Education

HIGHLIGHTS

Spanish Immersion

Oceanarium

Center for the Study of Oceans and Deserts

Character Development

Eco-adventures

Sea of Cortez Boat Ride

DETAILS

Length: 2-3 Day Weekends
Dates: School year
What's Included
Curriculum, Transportation, Training, Camping Gear, Accommodations, Meals, Permits, Entrance and Rental fees
Not included: Gratuities, Transportation in come cases

THE PROGRAM

The Step Across the Border Program was designed for those learning Spanish who show an interest in traveling, improving their Spanish speaking skills, and gaining new cultural perspectives by visiting Mexico.

Program guides are bilingual and support Spanish immersion while exploring the Sea of Cortez on a boat tour, visiting the CET-MAR (oceanarium), the CEDO (The Intercultural Center for the Study of Oceans and Deserts), and the local artist and fish markets. The weekend is all about providing a safety net for new international travelers while seamlessly blending academia with language and cultural immersion. This trip is as much about traveling to learn as it is about learning to travel. We will cover crucial concepts related to cultural diversity, social perceptions, and safe travel tips that can be applied for your future trips into Central and South America.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can participate?
Students: grade school, high school, college
Adults, families, groups, corporate
Travel To Learn will accept participants regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, income, or national origin and has no affiliation with any branch of government, political party, or interest group.

Do I have to speak Spanish to go on this trip?
Whether or not you have taken Spanish, you can participate in the program. However, having previously taken Spanish will increase your access to Mexicans and their culture. Remember, language is inseparable from culture so the more Spanish you know, the more you will get out of your experience.

Where will I sleep?
There are private beach front homes families or groups may want to rent. There are resorts close to town that are on the beach and there are economical hotels that are in town close to the beach. Each group will decide where they want their accommodations to be. Travel to Learn can give recommendations and can assist in booking.

SAMPLE ITINERARY
Each trip is customized for its participants. Transportation may or may not be included. In either case, your trip will probably begin on a Friday after work. Your group may decide to carpool or caravan to your destination in Mexico.

Day 1 - Partial (Friday Night)
•Once you arrive at your destination, you'll go out for dinner in town.

Day 2 - Saturday

• After breakfast at a local restaurant, you'll head to the Intercultural Center for the Study of Oceans and Deserts for a presentation. The Center offers various programs from a couple of hours to overnighters. All are educational and can be done in Spanish.

• If you choose a short presentation, it's probably time for lunch. We'll head back into town and choose a restaurant by the fish market, along the waterfront.

• If our accommodations are such where we can cook, the fish market will be a unique experience. If not, vendors are more than happy to lure you into their storefronts to show you the different types of seafood. You can always bring a cooler and purchase some before heading home on Sunday.

• After lunch you may want to visit the beach for some relaxation.

• Dinner will be at a local restaurant and afterwards, depending on the group, we can spend time visiting the popular night spots or head back to the hotel.

Day 3 - Sunday

• After breakfast today participants can visit the beach or use the hotel property pools before heading into town.

• After check out, we will visit the Oceanarium. It's small but a must-see.

• We will return to town for lunch and participants will have time to shop at the market.

• Participants can also choose to take a boat ride up and down the coast of Rocky Point. Others may simply want to head back to the beach where you can not only swim but haggle with vendors selling everything from blankets to burritos.

• Your guides will be leaving Rocky Point at 4pm. You are welcome to stay or caravan back to Phoenix.

PRICING

Because of such a wide variety of clients (students, teachers, adults, professionals) we do not have one fee. Contact us through our Book A Trip page or simply email us and let us know what your plans are for Mexico. We will then work with you to create a detailed itinerary with pricing. Please include the following in your request:

1) Number of participants including those who will room together.
2) The type of accommodations you are interested in. i.e., beach front house or resort, hotel, house rental etc.
3) If this is a student trip, the ages, and number of students, teachers, and adults attending. We will not travel with any less than a 1 to 5 adult to student ratio with a minimum of two bilingual chaperones, one being Carlos Bill.