2021 Dates Coming Soon
UN SDGs Covered
8
Enrollment Deadline
To be confirmed
Duration
7 days fixed
Total Cost
$749
+ $25 carbon offsetting fee
Age Group
13-18 years
100%
Carbon Neutral
Land of Eternal Spring
Join students from around the world for an incredible program of creativity, activity & service in breath-taking Medellín. Meet and work together with fellow international school students of all nationalities to tackle issues such as environmental protection and sustainability in this once in a lifetime intercultural collaboration experience!
Over the last two decades, Medellín, as a city has transformed into one of the most sought after travel destinations declared the 2nd best place to visit worldwide in 2018 by The New York Times. The bustling city, incorporates industry and commerce whilst thriving in agriculture and creativity – making it an exciting destination for your next student trip.
While in Medellin, students will engage with the volunteer and charity projects which have regenerated Medellin’s urban landscape before heading into the stunning Rio Claro project to work collaboratively on reforestation and sustainability projects to protect Colombia’s unique and precious environment.
The CAS Trips Way
Designed by teachers for students, CAS Trips is re-defining educational travel.
Engaging the International Baccalaureate’s 7 Learning Outcomes, CAS Trips introduces students to incredible new cultures whilst striving to develop conscientious young global citizens. Through our CAS Connect! students, parents and teachers can keep track of all the essential trip information in our easy-to-use online user portal.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Students will work collaboratively to tackle fascinating CAS projects and challenges to make a real difference to society and the environment. Working with local & international charities and NGOs, students will confront the UN’s SDGs with hands-on activities and exciting team challenges.
Sustainable Travel
One of our key sustainability measures entails meticulously calculating each participant’s carbon footprint via South Pole, and offsetting all trip-generated emissions via Stand For Trees’ VSC-certified projects around the world.
Carbon offsetting is the process of compensating for carbon dioxide emissions arising as a result of travel, by participating in schemes designed to make equivalent reductions of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Each Medellín Spring participant will be doing their part in traveling sustainably by carbon offsetting their CO2 emissions at a cost of €20/$25 per person.
This CAS Trip integrates the following UN SDGs:
You will also have the opportunity to experience for the following C-A-S activities
C
Creativity
Street art tour
Mural workshop
Sustainable cooking class
Live Colombian Music
Coffee tasting workshop
A
Activity
Introduction to Yoga
Rafting
Urban dance
Eco walk of the senses
S
Service
Cooking challenge
Plant nursery challenge
Reforestation
C
Creativity
Street art tour
Mural workshop
Sustainable cooking class
Live Colombian Music
Coffee tasting workshop
A
Activity
Introduction to yoga
Rafting
Urban Dance
Eco walk of the senses
S
Service
Cooking challenge
Plant nursery challenge
Reforestation
Our Medellín Spring Itinerary
Arrival at the airport and check-in
Tour around Medellin’s center
Introduction to Medellin Spring and trivia quiz
Tour of organic farm
Yoga class
Cooking challenge
Reflections Session
Urban gardening
Mural workshop
Street art tour
Urban Dance
Souvenir shopping
Plant nursery challenge – Reforestation Challenge
Environmental Awareness Eco walk
Introduction to forestry
Coffee tasting workshop
Eco walk in Rio Claro
Reflections session
Night walk to discover a world of animal species
Bonfire with marshmallows
Rafting
Face painting, natural style!
Final meal in Santa Elena’s finest pizza restaurant
Disco night
Check out
Departure from Medellin International Airport
Accommodation
Medellín Spring visitors will be accommodated at a four-star eco-boutique hotel. With comfortable, airy rooms, the eco-hotel is surrounded by forest in the countryside – just a 20-minute-drive from Medellín city center. Amenities include ensuite rooms, a restaurant, large common area, hammocks, games room, terraces, garden and Wi-Fi. Please note that all dietary requirements can be catered for if specified in advance.
Visa information
The majority of the European countries, the United States of America and Canada do not require visas to enter Colombia. Please ensure that all students who require a visa have requested it before the departure. CAS Trips does not offer visa processing services. We do, however, provide official letters of invitation and accommodation confirmation letters for participants applying for a visa.
For teachers
Although adult accompaniment is not obligatory, we welcome the participation of teachers. As educators and expedition leaders, we understand the stresses of organizing and traveling with students groups and that’s why we offer teachers FREE places! Limited spaces are available so apply today!