Ghana: Children of Africa™
Highlights
Beating drums, children’s laughter and Ghana’s warm greetings welcome you to become family in the heart of West Africa.
- Tutor children at a village primary school
- Help build and refurbish school facilities
- Discuss current social issues facing Ghana’s women and children
- Hike to a beautiful waterfall
- Learn traditional African dance, batik fabric dyeing, drums and percussion
- Explore outdoor markets and visit historic sites
On This Program you will...
Step onto the flat, sandy land of Ghana and immediately hear the laughter of children everywhere. This laughter will be the soundtrack to your trip, and a source of energy as you volunteer among one of Africa’s most passionate and kind communities. Ghanaians are known for their smiles, vibrancy and welcoming nature—you’ll see bright colors in the land, stitched into traditional clothing and adorning your Home Base. Your presence will infuse the classroom with excitement as you inspire students toward success in school.
Program Type:
Children & Education
Your Adventure is Just Around the Corner!
Community Service
Volunteer in primary schools to help improve English skills, tutor those who might be falling behind and contribute to each school’s needs, including making improvements to the facilities. Split your time between teaching and campus refurbishment projects to serve every aspect of the school, and learn all about education in Ghana. Try to keep up with the children as they invite you to play soccer and schoolyard games after class!
Immersive Learning
Immerse yourself in batik cloth dyeing and drumming workshops, as well as a crash course in the native language. You’ll be given a Ghanaian name by the local chief and have the opportunity to visit a seamstress for custom-made clothing made from fabrics you select. You’ll hear from local experts on topics like traditional gender roles. On the 21-Day Flagship Program, dive into the nation’s history as a hub of the slave trade with a visit to Fort Prinzenstein.
Adventure
Experience full immersion in Ghana’s rich cultural heritage as you are invited to actively participate in drumming and dancing, explore outdoor markets and take part in cooking lessons with staff at your Home Base, who will treat you like family. You’ll also experience the natural surroundings of Ghana with a beautiful waterfall hike. On our 21-Day Flagship Program, go on a two-night excursion where you’ll get to explore Ghana’s cultural heritage in the Ho region.
Lodging
GLA operates two Home Bases for this program; both located in rural village settings outside the capital city of Accra. Home Base for the 21-day program is located in Anloga, which borders the coast, and Home Base for the 14-day program is located in Krobo, which is three hours inland. At both Home Bases, accommodations are basic, but clean and safe. Students sleep in gender-segregated rooms with roommates, and have access to shared bathrooms with cold-water showers.
Program Type
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children?
- Tutor abroad and provide education to children at school and outside the classroom
- Be a friend and role model to the youngest generation
- Inspire local children to dream big and achieve their ambitions
- Leave a lasting impact on the community through infrastructure improvements at local schools
Dates & Tuition
Ghana
Children of Africa™
21-Day Flagship Program
| 2021 Dates |
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| June 25 – July 15, 2021 |
| July 18 – August 7, 2021 |
14-Day Program
| 2021 Dates |
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| June 28 – July 11, 2021 |
| July 15 – July 28, 2021 |
| August 1 – August 14, 2021 |
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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
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Custom Group Travel Option
Global Leadership Adventures offers open enrollment on this program to any high school student who wishes to join any of the summer session dates listed above. Students will meet other teens from around the country and the world who sign up for the same program dates and destination.
Alternatively, this program is also available as an option for custom group travel any time of the year for those looking to put together their own group trip.
GLA Custom Group Travel works with educators, group leaders, or self-led students to create a tailored experience for their specific group of 12 or more students. Select a pre-designed itinerary or select your own countries, themes, and learning objectives. GLA’s service-learning methodology is the vehicle through which students learn, grow and challenge themselves and their fellow travelers; our host communities welcome students’ energy and helping hands.
Leadership and personal growth are the core components of all of our programs, regardless of duration, destination or theme type and can be woven throughout every aspect of the experience through our intentional design as desired by the group leader. Our programs aim to ignite participants to become inspired to be the change.
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