China Cultural Exploration - Spring Break Program
Panama Summer Community Service Program
Hungary Band Program - Summer
AFS-USA offers short educator-led programs for students in grades 8-12. These 10-14 day programs offer students cultural immersion with language extension activities.
These programs are designed for educators and youth leaders to recruit and chaperon groups of 8-15 students who will be hosted by a school and community.
The 10 day China Cultural Exploration Program settles students into a Chinese school where they learn about Chinese history and culture, assist Chinese students in learning English, and visit sites that reinforce cultural enrichment. Click to see a sample China Program Itinerary
The 14 day Panama Community Service Program brings students to a small community where they work in the morning on projects such as improving conditions in local primary schools or refurbishing homes for families with special needs children. The last days of the Panama program include a tour of the Panama Canal and a visit to an indigenous tribal community via canoe. Click to see a sample Panama Program Itinerary
The 14 day Hungary Intercultural Band Program places students in a community with a top notch music high school. Students from the music school practice with students from your school and culminate with a performance. Cultural enrichment activities in the afternoons and on the weekends. A sample itinerary is attached. Hungary also offers a 14 day leadership program with workshops and seminars on leadership principals, team building, intercultural awareness and sensitivity and much more! Both programs include excursions to Lake Balaton and Budapest. Homestay included. Click to see a sample Hungary Program Itinerary
What AFS Promises to Group Leaders
- An all expenses paid trip
- Coordinated home and school stay
- Fun and educational learning experience for both you and the students
- Support from AFS: training, logistics, and orientation plans
- Full insurance coverage for you and your students
Your Commitment to AFS-USA
- Recruit students
- Help students complete their online applications
- Deliver AFS Orientation and preparation lessons
- Accompany the group and participate in the program
What you need to know
- Program fees are available. Complete interest form for more information.
- Read more details about the Panama 2011 program and see sample Itinerary
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