Green Across the World is excited to offer this incredible educational trip for Educators with our school partners in Senegal, Africa. Please contact us if you are interested.
Highlights of this Senegal Trip:
- Work, Learn and Play with Senegalese Educators & Students
- Explore environmental differences between Senegal and your home
- Enjoy culture immersions; music, dancing, textiles, language, cooking
- Sightseeing – Incredible Safari Trip, Shopping in Arabian markets, tour exotic islands and more!
- Explore a topic to develop for your teaching at home with access to credit from Castleton University
Deadlines:
- Contact us any time before: October 15th 2022
We are committed to including educators with limited resources, we can help with fundraising, and, to a modest degree, with need-based scholarships. Your district may also offer professional development funding. Castleton University can offer 3.0 graduate credits for curriculum development through this trip. The difference between their registration fee (TBA- +/- $500) and your district’s professional development funds can be applied to GATW’s tuition.
- Tuition ($2,900) plus Flight (at cost) Due:
- Flight
Deposit by December 1st, 2022 – $1500 - 50% Tuition Due by January 2nd, 2023
- Tuition Balance Due by February 1st 2023
- Flight
We would love for you to join us. Please contact us today.
What you can look forward to
Cultural Exchange: Percussion, dance, and textiles are particularly rich in Senegal.
Community Service: Environmental problem-solving and planning with Senegalese educators and students.
Learning Opportunities:
- History of the Slave Trade from the African perspective including a visit to the Slave House on Goree Island
- Tropical Environment and Wildlife Conservation
- School Life through Visits and Shadowing in Classrooms
- French language acquisition
- Exposure to the local Wolof language
- Recreation in Senegal
- A profound example of religious tolerance
- Senegalese people are known for their welcoming hospitality!
Trip Details
Date: February 2023 (This will be adjusted to best fit the schedule of educators involved)
Cost: $2,900 + Airfare [ See fundraising options below ]
Duration: 10 Days
Leaving from local connecting flight to New York or Washington DC
Arrival in: Dakar, Senegal
Travel Injury & Illness Insurance is included with tuition
Tentative Schedule:
- February 19th
- Arrival in Dakar, Senegal
- Lunch upon arrival
- Dinner with Music
- Exceptional Music Traditions – Drumming to Modern Music
- National Sport Event – Senegalese Wrestling Tradition
- This unique event is nothing like western wrestling. Incredible event to witness and learn about in Dakar.
- February 20th
- Serigne Amadou Aly
Mbaye (SAAM) School Visit ( Primary School )- Introduction to public
school, students - Welcome ceremony
- Shadowing Classes
- Introduction to public
- Artisanal Village – shopping for local crafts
- Opportunity to learn to barter and engage with local vendors
- Meet with Local Tailor
- Shop for local Senegalese traditional clothing
- Serigne Amadou Aly
- February 21st & 22nd
- Bandia Wildlife Reserve – A local safari tour of African wildlife
- Typical Animals; white rhino, water buffalo, lions, giraffes and more
- Discussion of conservation issues in Senegal
- Bandia Wildlife Reserve – A local safari tour of African wildlife
- February 23rd
- Classroom Shadowing at ODCP School
- Community Service Tree
Planting (optional for fundraising)- Vermont educators may fund-raise in advance, balance goes to tuition
- Community Service Tree
- Discussion about environmental issues
- Solid Waste Management andFood Security
- Classroom Shadowing at ODCP School
- February 24th & 25th
- Goree Island Visit
- Slave and Trade History Tour – Old Colony Island where they exported slaves
- Ngor Island Visit
- Where students can swim, play, and relax on the beach
- The group will spend the night at this resort
- Optional cooking lesson with catering
- Goree Island Visit
- February 26th
- Museum of African History in Dakar
- Renaissance Statue that symbolizes the rebirth of Africa
- Elevator to the top for panoramic city view of Dakar
- Snake Island
- Rural, undeveloped island to study unique white environmental soil, and observe wildlife
- Museum of African History in Dakar
- February 27th
- Visit Children’s Village – Local orphanage
- Opportunity to contribute / fund-raise for children
- Educating group on local adoption philosophy and parenting differences with the US
- Meet with Tailor to pick up clothing
- Closing Ceremony
- Music, Dance and Slideshow
of Week - Formal Closing dinner with
local teachers and students
- Music, Dance and Slideshow
- Visit Children’s Village – Local orphanage
- February 28th
- Visit the Artisanal Village – One last shopping trip!
- Travel day back to USA!
How do I qualify to attend?
- We are recruiting throughout the United States. Please Contact Us.
From there, we will reach out to you to discuss your interest and next steps.
Fundraising Options:
- Go Fund Me Campaign
- Tree planting Donations
- We want to help. Contact us for guidance and suggestions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Is food included? Yes
- Is travel included in Senegal? Yes
- How much are flights? Approximately $1500, but will find the best price we can and pass it on.
- Are there fundraising opportunities? Yes
- How does one apply? Online or Call Us at 802.989.4452
- How one qualify? We will work with educators throughout the United States.
- Are there possibilities for graduate credit? Yes, through Castleton University, Vermont.
- How much money should I bring for spending? $100 – $200 cash for personal spending money
- What electronics are recommended? Digital camera, cell phones are OK. (Phone use limited to photography during program activities.)
- What is the deadline for tuition and flight cost?
- Flight Deposit by December 1st, 2022 – $1,500
- 50% Tuition Due by January 2nd, 2023
- With balance by February 1st, 2023– $2,900
Other details
- Our host organization cares deeply about safety and will work directly with the group.
- Medical staff accessible for emergencies.
- Illness and Injury Insurance included in tuition
A Bit About Your Trip Leaders
Ait bout Your Trip Leaders
Michael Krasnow
Board of Directors for Green Across The World Retired High School Social Studies/ Bilingual Teacher Vermont Justice of the Peace Program Director/ Charlotte-Bolton Valley Ski + Ride Board of Directors/ ThinkMD Based in Charlotte, Vermont Trip Leader Role: Leads the group in the field each day
Adama Ndiaye
Director of International Outreach – Green Across The World Based in Winooski, Vermont – Lived in Vermont for over 17 years Background in nursing, works in University of Vermont Medical Center Laboratories Passion for connecting kids to make a better world Trip Leader Role: Senegal Liaison; Originally from Senegal Established relationships with several schools, education leadership, area, etc. Leads the group in field each day Manages schedule and activities for Vermont students
