INDIA
THE INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN
Make a difference in the lives of Indian youth as you discover authentic India, from the Taj Mahal to the royal city of Jaipur.
This program will not be running in 2024.
Highlights
FOR THE INDIA: THE INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN™ PROGRAM
- Live in the royal city of Jaipur, known as the “Pink City” for the distinctive color of its old city
- Travel to the Taj Mahal, the world’s most famous monument of love
- Explore multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites across India’s Golden Triangle
- Teach India’s children and support infrastructure projects at local schools
- Take part in an Indian cooking lesson, dress workshops and yoga sessions
- Explore Akshardam Temple in Delhi and take the ropeway cable car to Savriti Mata Temple (21-Day Flagship Program Only)
- Enjoy an overnight desert camping experience on the outskirts of Pushkar (21-Day Flagship Program Only)
Program Menu For
The Initiative for Children
INDIA
THE INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN
Program Overview
On this program you will experience the magic of India, a land of immense cultural diversity, dramatic landscapes and a world-renowned spiritual energy. You’ll have the opportunity to help India’s underserved children in a school setting, and make a meaningful difference by volunteering on community development projects designed to make an impact. Be immersed in cultural activities like traditional Indian cooking and yoga sessions. Discover this tremendous country up close as you tour the royal city of Jaipur, visit multiple World Heritage Sites across the Golden Triangle and experience incredible temples steeped in ancient traditions.
INDIA
THE INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN
Community Service
At Global Leadership Adventures, taking part in a meaningful community-led service project helps to ground our travel experience in our host country. Be part of the initiative to support children academically in India, particularly in a part of the world where the literacy rate is below 70%. Teach local children as part of your service project, and support infrastructure projects at local schools that are critical to creating an ideal learning environment. Your service projects may range from improving infrastructure to beautifying the facilities or even engaging in structured play with the kids. While in Pushkar, you will also volunteer at a school for underprivileged children.
Immersive Learning
Discover India’s diverse religious history as you visit a historic temple famous for being the only one erected for Brahma. Participate in yoga sessions that the region is world-famous for. Take a town tour in Pushkar and visit a colorful and vibrant local market where you can shop for items like embroidered clothing, jewelry and traditional goods. Between sightseeing and participating in various cultural activities, learn about and discuss the preeminent issues in the region, from access to health care to educational opportunities for youth. On the 21-Day Flagship Program, enjoy a Bollywood movie night, visit Jaipur Foot Organization and take part in a dance lesson in the desert!
Adventure
India is a place that beckons you to adventure at every corner, especially throughout the Golden Triangle area. Explore multiple World Heritage Sites across the Golden Triangle, where you will explore ancient architecture that has withstood the test of time. And of course no visit to India would be complete without a visit to the Iconic Taj Mahal – the world’s most famous symbol of love! Visit sacred Lake Pushkar, a site of religious significance to those practicing Hinduism. On the 21-Day Flagship Program, adventure into the heart of the Pushkar desert and camp overnight under a sky full of stars. Students on the 21-Day session will also take a cable car ride to the Savriti Mata temple at the top of a mountain, with stunning aerial views of the desert and town below.
Lodging
In both Jaipur and Pushkar, Home Bases will be hotels with nice, clean and safe accommodations. Students will stay in gender-segregated rooms with roommates and have access to shared bathrooms. Meals will consist of mostly vegetarian dishes due to the local culture, but non-vegetarian dishes will also be provided.
INDIA
THE INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN
Dates & Tuition
Everything you need to know before you apply.
21-Day Flagship Program
Ages 14-18
| 2023 Dates |
|---|
| JUL 01 – JUL 21, 2023 |
14-Day Program
Ages 14-18
| 2023 Dates |
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| JUL 01 – JUL 14, 2023 |
Tuition Includes All In-Country Expenses
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- In-country transportation
- Lodging
- 3 meals per day
- Professional full-time staff and experts
- 24/7 parent support hotline during the program
- Secondary medical and evacuation insurance
- Cultural activities, lectures and excursions
- Pre-departure materials and support
- Educational materials
To save your spot, an application fee and $600 deposit are required.
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HEALTHY MEALS
& PURE WATER
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INDIA
THE INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN
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