Often called the heart and soul of West Africa, Ghana is known for its welcoming, passionate and peaceful people. It is prominently located on the West Coast of Africa. From leading Africa’s fight against colonial rule to triumphing in international sporting events, Ghana is known to be Africa’s vibrant and modern democracy. 

Highlights

  • Live steps away from the beach in a Ghanaian Eco-lodge
  • Learn about public health and medical issues in developing countries
  • Help construct a composting latrine and hand washing station from start to finish for families in need
  • Shadow community nurses as they provide maternal health services to rural families
  • Learn about WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) and women’s health issues
  • Be surrounded by Ghana’s high-energy drum and dance culture

The YOLA Promise

YOLA will tie in with the best-in-class youth travel and education providers that follow rigorous safety and health standards.

YOLA will promote only those travel and education programs that are committed to the highest environmental, fair trade and human rights standards.

YOLA will create ethical experiences designed to have maximum, long-term impact on the communities we partner with.

YOLA and its partners are committed to travel to locations where tourists rarely go, buy goods from locally-owned businesses, and respect local cultures and customs. Our programs provide direct support for education, infrastructure development, conservation, and other community projects.

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Program Profile

Countries

  • Ghana

Duration

14 Days

Ages

13 - 18 Years

Community service hours

40

Student/Staff Ratio

6 to 1

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Destination Details

Home Base is a cluster of beachfront guest rooms in a well-appointed, enclosed lodge on the southern coast of Ghana. Students will stay with roommates in comfortable, gender-segregated rooms equipped with a fan. Bathrooms will be shared and have cold-water showers. Cool down after a hard day’s work in the beautiful lagoon right in front of Home Base!

PLEASE REQUEST FOR THE TUITION FEE


Tuition includes all in-country expenses including:

·         All educational materials

·         Lodging

·         3 meals per day

·         All in-country transportation

·         Airport pick-up/drop-off

·         Professional full-time staff and experts from the USA/Europe

·         24/7 Parent Support Hotline during the program

·         Secondary medical and travel insurance

·         All cultural activities, lectures and weekend excursions

·         Pre-departure materials and support


Packing Information: Packing the right gear (and the right amounts) is the first step to an incredible travel experience. Follow these tips to pack like a pro:

Travel light. Pack only the essentials. You’ll need less than you think!

Bring the right clothes. Pack clothes that are culturally appropriate for your destination and acceptable for service projects. This means bringing long shorts (think Bermuda and basketball shorts), t-shirts with sleeves to cover shoulders, and appropriate footwear.

Leave your valuables behind. While traveling, it’s easier for things to get lost, stolen, or damaged. Keep any prized possessions safe at home.

Make sure your luggage complies with TSA regulations, especially your carry-on. Useful tip: Pack an empty water bottle and fill it up after security.

CARRY-ON
  • A school backpack is ideal as it will be used for day trips.
  • Passport
  • Photocopy of passport
  • Wallet/money
  • Visa documentation (if applicable)
  • Book and/or journal
  • Pen
  • Phone
  • Camera
  • Chargers
  • Change of clothes
  • Water bottle
  • Medication
  • Camera
  • Outlet power converter
  • Additional community service forms
  • Consent to Travel form
  • Yola emergency contacts
CHECK LUGGAGE
  • A 50-70 Liter duffel bag or backpack is ideal. A wheeled bag is only suitable if it can be carried like a duffel over rough terrain.
  • Clothes
  • Socks (7)
  • Underwear (7)
  • Pants/capris (1-2)
  • Jeans (1 pair)
  • Knee-length shorts (1-2)
  • T-shirts (5-7)
  • Long sleeved shirt (1-2)
  • Fleece/hoodie
  • Pajamas
  • Swimsuit
  • Quick dry towel
  • Rain jacket
  • Sneakers
  • Strappy sandals (like Tevas or Chacos)
  • Sun glasses
  • Hats (2 – 1 for sun, 1 for warmth)
  • Headlamp
TOILETRIES

Travel size bottles in Ziploc bags including  Shampoo, Conditioner, Body wash, Face wash, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Sunscreen, Lip balm with sunscreen, Bug spray, Feminine hygiene products, Contacts Contact solution, Foam earplugs, Personal med kit, Deodorant, Hand Sanitizer, Wet wipes, Small packs of tissues, Razor / shaving cream.

OPTIONAL
  • Portable games 
  • Travel pillow (for comfort)
  • Base layers (for safari nights)

Dates

From To Status

Jun 20, 2020

Jul 3, 2020
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Jul 7, 2020

Jul 20, 2020
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Jul 25, 2020

Aug 7, 2020
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You can choose to add days and programs as well as destinations to derive greater exposure and value-for-money. We offer tailor-made programs for groups of 12 or more, with customizable dates and itineraries.

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