Program Details: For Parents

“Thank you for your team’s commitment to our children’s safety; I think you did exceptionally well and it is greatly appreciated. Thank you for creating an opportunity in which so many kids could be enriched through such a wide exposure to life and one another. They were a great bunch and Elizabeth and I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity of meeting them at Buchu Bushcamp.”

—Shaun, Father of a Student at the American International School

Global Leadership Adventures welcomes high school students, ages 15-18, from around the world to join our experienced staff for a life-changing, international three week teen volunteer abroad experience. Our comprehensive, service-learning approach enables students to enhance their leadership potential through meaningful community teen volunteer abroad service and cultural interactions. The GLA Experience will enrich the life of your child and inspire him/her to become a better leader.

Safety is first

Our primary goal at GLA is to provide students a safe, wonderful and memorable teen volunteer abroad experience. We believe that this transformational growth can only take place in a secure environment. Safety always comes first in everything we do.

  • All safety precautions are attended to and reevaluated prior to every teen volunteer abroad trip.
  • Staff prioritizes the welfare and best interests of all participants throughout the entire program.
  • The student to staff ratio never exceeds 10:1.

For more information about safety and security on our programs, visit our safety page.

Academic journey

International travel is becoming increasingly important for students through high school summer trips. Globalization has forced us to have a worldwide perspective and appreciation of other cultures. And as the college application process grows more competitive each year, it’s critical that your child experience living in a foreign country through high school summer trips.

GLA’s service-learning approach ensures that your child gains the most from high school summer trips abroad. Volunteering in an emerging economy will change their understanding of the world. And meeting dynamic individuals who make a difference will unlock leadership skills. By growing with a remarkable group of international students the benefits are endless.

Personal Growth

The rewards your child receives from teen volunteer abroad experiences: confidence, stronger self-esteem, and a global understanding, are immeasurable. Each student grows differently, but they all gain from the service-learning of high school summer trips. They will return with values of leadership, community service and global awareness.

Don’t take our word for it, read what parents say about GLA.