No age limited. The combination of tropical beaches, climate, and people who are warm and friendly by nature will make your stay unforgettable. AFS offers high school exchange programs in 44 countries for students age 15 to 18. A leader in international exchange for over 50 years, all programs include homestays with carefully selected host families, plus many activities for AFSers to get together and see more of the culture and country. Breakthroughs Abroad offers community service trips for high school students of 4 to 6 weeks to Ecuador, Nepal, Tanzania, Thailand and the Navajo Reservation.
Students combine community service with family stays and adventure travel.
Spend three weeks helping the community of El Por Venir complete a community-selected project as you immerse yourself in the Ecuadorian culture through family stays. Spend time hiking in the cloud forest, whale watching and snorkeling. We'll also spend time in the highlands near Otovala and on the Ecuadorian coast. Drawing upon the social dynamics of life and work in the microcosm of a sailing ship, and first-hand explorations in the macrocosm of the planet, Class Afloat students forge new standards in leadership, personal development and academic excellence. Each program provides immersion in the daily culture of a single place and people.