Vietnam: Northern Vietnam Service Adventure 2023
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Summer 2023
Friday, April 7- Saturday, April 15
The details
When: April 7-15
Where: Northern Vietnam
Price: $3,000 plus airfare
Who: Max 20 students. Juniors and Seniors will get priority, but Sophomores and Freshmen are also encouraged to apply.
Trip Moderators: Lynn Maloney, lmaloney@marincatholic.org and Brittany Diego, bdiego@marincatholic.org.
What: Meander the quaint and historical streets of Old Hanoi and sample the freshest flavors of Vietnamese cuisine on every corner. Explore Ngoc Son-Ngo Luong Nature Reserve where you will stay in a Muong village and contribute to an ongoing service initiative. Spend a night aboard a private Junk Boat on Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stopping to explore caves, karsts, and islands as you go. Most of our time will be spent in the remote Tu Do commune. Students will be living with families and participating in an ongoing community-based service project. After service is done for the day, we will strengthen our ties to the community by exploring the surrounding environment and various village activities. After our service project, we will be exploring cultural and historical sites in Vietnam including the city of Hanoi and Halong Bay. View the itinerary to the right under "important links".
Christian Service Hours: With this trip, students will be eligible to submit 25 Christian Service hours. Travel trips will not be counted towards the 50-Hour Project, as that is a local community-based initiative.
Where: Northern Vietnam
Price: $3,000 plus airfare
Who: Max 20 students. Juniors and Seniors will get priority, but Sophomores and Freshmen are also encouraged to apply.
Trip Moderators: Lynn Maloney, lmaloney@marincatholic.org and Brittany Diego, bdiego@marincatholic.org.
What: Meander the quaint and historical streets of Old Hanoi and sample the freshest flavors of Vietnamese cuisine on every corner. Explore Ngoc Son-Ngo Luong Nature Reserve where you will stay in a Muong village and contribute to an ongoing service initiative. Spend a night aboard a private Junk Boat on Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stopping to explore caves, karsts, and islands as you go. Most of our time will be spent in the remote Tu Do commune. Students will be living with families and participating in an ongoing community-based service project. After service is done for the day, we will strengthen our ties to the community by exploring the surrounding environment and various village activities. After our service project, we will be exploring cultural and historical sites in Vietnam including the city of Hanoi and Halong Bay. View the itinerary to the right under "important links".
Christian Service Hours: With this trip, students will be eligible to submit 25 Christian Service hours. Travel trips will not be counted towards the 50-Hour Project, as that is a local community-based initiative.
Dates & Deadlines
“We will journey from the Classroom to the Community. We will learn from and with those we meet along the way.”
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Passport Information
The date on your Passport must be valid for 6 months from the date you return from the trip.If you do not have a valid Passport, HERE is where to begin the process. Do not delay! One of the requirements is to begin the process as soon as your deposit is submitted. Evidence of Passport application will be required soon.
IMPORTANT LINKS
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