Ecuador Summer Camp
This Summer Camp in Ecuador is a bit of a variation on the normal Conversation Partner programmes. Volunteers will still spend time teaching young people conversational English, but they will also get the opportunity to participate and work with the campers in activities including: hiking, biking, horse back riding, dancing, arts and crafts, and more.
Included in this camp programme is a weekend tour to the Cloudforest or Cotopaxi National Park (exact tour is dependent on the schedule). You will also have the opportunity to visit museums, cable car rides, and other local entertainment attractions organised by the camp. Once a week the camp travels in other areas of the city.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Share your language with the the campers.
- Assist the local camp counsellors with the daily activities.
- Using the Bag of Tricks, provide creative, fun and informative language sessions.
- Be on time for camp.
- Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).
Overview
The Benefits
- Travel for less.
- You put in a few hours playing games with the campers as well as tutoring them in conversational English, and assisting the local camp counsellors with the organisation of sports, arts and crafts activities, etc., and the rest of your time is spent traveling and experiencing the culture of Ecuador in depth.
- Enhance your C.V. by volunteering as a Conversation Partner at this summer camp. Job: "Private Language Tutor and Camp Counsellor." References: Global. It just doesn't get any better than that.
- Exclusive materials will give you "a bag of tricks", as well as materials given at orientation in Quito, Ecuador.
Programme details
- Length: 2 or 4 weeks (2 weeks only available to fluent Spanish speakers)
- Locations: Quito, Ecuador
- Orientation: A detailed orientation is provided upon arrival to Quito; including a walking tour of Quito.
- Accommodation: Your accommodation will be with either a host family or a volunteer house, based on availability. Two meals a day are also included.
- Working hours: 8:45 am - 3:30 pm working with young people at camp
- Availability: Must arrive June 26 or July 24, 2011
Requirements
- Age 18+ years of age.
- Fluent English i.e. you should have English as your first language.
- The 2-week option is available to fluent Spanish speakers only. Otherwise, knowing some Spanish is a definite benefit.
- Good health.
- A good basic education e.g. Secondary School and above.
Costs
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | US$ 1420 |
| 4 weeks | US$ 1590 |
Please note, due to fluctuations in the exchange rate, prices are given in US$.
What You Get For Your Programme Fee
- Personalised Volunteer Placement through our Partner in Ecuador, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
- A comfortable, safe place to live in Ecuador, including two meals per day.
- An experienced U.S. based Programme Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Ecuador.
- Airport pickup in Quito.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation and trip delay insurance.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational
- materials.
- A 24-hour free phone emergency hotline in the U.S.
- Our own text book, A Tutor's Guide--Teaching English To Families and Children.
- Premium online membership at the ESL-Lounge.
What is not included in the cost of the programme
- International flights.
- Personal spending money.
- Local transport.
- Visa costs.
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Contact us
Most of the information about our programmes should be on our website. However if you wish to contact us for further information there are a range of ways you can get in touch with us:
| By post: |
EIL 287 Worcester Road Malvern Worcs WR14 1AB |
| By phone: | 01684 562577 |
| By fax: | 01684 562212 |
| By e-mail: | info@eiluk.org |
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