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Work Trip - March, 2006 (St. Luke's UMC)

The group size for this trip will be 20 - 25 people. We will be working with local people in a construction project, and will also be spending time each day with children in a Bible school program. Prior construction experience is desirable, but not essential.

Our main construction task may involve working on a new kitchen and dining room facility for the nearby retreat center (see project details). We may also do some work at the orphanage across the street. We will also be organizing a Bible school for the local children -- children from the surrounding areas will attend every afternoon after school. Anywhere from 200 - 500 children can be expected.


Schedule (March 24 - April 2, 2006)

FridayMarch 24- Fly to Guatemala City
- Check into hotel
SaturdayMarch 25 - Drive to Chichicastenango (~3 hours)
- Check into hotel
- Visit orphanage in Lemoa
- Inspect work site
SundayMarch 26 - Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Attend evening church services
MondayMarch 27

- Work day

TuesdayMarch 28 - Work day
WednesdayMarch 29 - Work day
ThursdayMarch 30 - Work day
FridayMarch 31 - Work day
SaturdayApril 1 - Drive to Antigua (~3hrs)
- Check into hotel
- Free time in Antigua
SundayApril 2 - Shuttle to airport
- Fly home

Cost

The total cost for this trip will be $1,450 per person. This includes all airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and most meals during the trip. Below is the breakdown of what is covered by this amount:

Costs covered:Costs not covered:
  • Round-trip airfare to Guatemala City
  • All lodging (double or triple occupancy)
  • Meals in Guatemala City and Chichicastenango
  • Transportation to/from work site
  • Construction supplies
  • Evacuation insurance
  • Guatemala City departure tax
  • Meals in Antigua
  • Single Occupancy lodging
  • Guatemala City airport security fee ($3.00)
  • Dinner beverages other than purified water
  • Lunch materials for weekdays
  • Bible school materials

Payment Schedule

AmountDue DateNotes
Initial Deposit$250October 21, 2005Applications Due
Second deposit$600December 1, 2005
Final payment$600February 1, 2006 

Please make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund policy.

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