Quaker Roots in the Rainforest: LEYM's pilgrimage to
Costa Rica Spring 2007
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Roots in the Rainforest:
LEYM's pilgrimage to Costa Rica Spring 2007
You are invited to join us as we travel down to San Jose and Monteverde, Costa Rica, to explore our Quaker roots in this region and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. We will travel to a coffee cooperative, spend time at Monteverde Friends School, and worship with local Friends. We'll also have plenty of time to see the sights!
To qualify for this trip, participants must either be a Quaker or an attender at a Quaker meeting. S/he must be at least 14 years of age. Youth will be responsible for helping with fundraising activities leading up to the trip to offset costs. Costs will approximate $1350, and youth are encouraged to raise as much of that as possible on their own, or through their meetings. Youth are also advised that they should quickly begin the process of obtaining a passport if they do not already have one, as this can take time.
Costs will cover flights, local transportation and excursion expenses, and meals. Youth are encouraged to bring spending money. Housing will be at local hostels, and youth are expected to observe local rules and regulations. Youth are encouraged to write a brief report of their visit for possible publication in Quaker press.
Application materials are available here. Note that the application deadline has been extended.
For more information, contact:
Kri Burkander kri@burkander.com or 734-652-5782
LEYM's pilgrimage to Costa Rica Spring 2007
You are invited to join us as we travel down to San Jose and Monteverde, Costa Rica, to explore our Quaker roots in this region and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. We will travel to a coffee cooperative, spend time at Monteverde Friends School, and worship with local Friends. We'll also have plenty of time to see the sights!
To qualify for this trip, participants must either be a Quaker or an attender at a Quaker meeting. S/he must be at least 14 years of age. Youth will be responsible for helping with fundraising activities leading up to the trip to offset costs. Costs will approximate $1350, and youth are encouraged to raise as much of that as possible on their own, or through their meetings. Youth are also advised that they should quickly begin the process of obtaining a passport if they do not already have one, as this can take time.
Costs will cover flights, local transportation and excursion expenses, and meals. Youth are encouraged to bring spending money. Housing will be at local hostels, and youth are expected to observe local rules and regulations. Youth are encouraged to write a brief report of their visit for possible publication in Quaker press.
Application materials are available here. Note that the application deadline has been extended.
For more information, contact:
Kri Burkander kri@burkander.com or 734-652-5782