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ARCC Summer Programs | Southeast Asia: Beyond the Hidden Temples

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Location

Multiple Locations +3

Cambodia
- Siem Reap
Thailand
- Chiang Mai
Vietnam
- Hanoi

Length

4 weeks

Project Types

Need-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, 529 Plan eligibility, BIPOC funding

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Program Details

Language

English

Age Min.

Age Max

Timeframe

Summer

Housing

Guesthouse Hostel Hotel Tent

Groups

Small Group (1-15)

Travel Type

Solo

Pricing

Starting Price

7895

Price Details

Airfare Not Included

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Meals

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Airfare Domestic Airfare Visa

Last Updated: Sep 27, 2024

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About Program

In our 29-day service learning program, "Southeast Asia: Beyond the Hidden Temples," we immerse ourselves in the vibrant cultures of Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. We build sustainable bamboo homes in a floating village, explore the majestic temples of Angkor Wat, and enjoy an overnight adventure on a traditional junk boat in Ha Long Bay. Working hands-on with elephant conservation projects in rural Thailand, we engage deeply with local communities while enjoying cooking classes and cultural exchanges. Our journey culminates in meaningful community service, fostering lasting connections and unforgettable experiences.

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Diversity & Inclusion

ARCC Programs believes that social responsibility is an essential aspect of our programming and business operations. We strongly believe that cultural immersion, cross-cultural conversations, and reflection on these experiences can increase self-awareness, promote empathy, and foster growth. We recognize that our staff, student, and participant body is not as diverse as we would hope. We also recognize that there are inherent imbalances in access, particularly when it comes to international travel and outdoor experiences. Recognizing the current imbalances and accessibility issues within the world and more specifically within experiential/outdoor education/gap year programs, we are able to move towards a more just and inclusive world.

ARCC is committed to increasing accessibility for our programs and supporting socioeconomic diversity within our community. ARCC’s Voyagers Scholarship provides up to five scholarship opportunities per semester to students who identify within the BIPOC community. These scholarships can range anywhere from $5,000-$8,000, and also include gear lending and mentorship support throughout the gap year experience. The Voyagers Scholarship can also be combined with ARCC Financial Aid.

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Our Essential Eligibility Criteria outlines the requirements for participation in our programs to determine if our programs are a good fit for each student. While ARCC Gap is not a therapeutic program, we do provide an inclusive environment for students with neurodivergence. We have had students with various diagnosed neuro-differences (such as dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, TS, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, etc) find success on our gap semester programs.

During our interview process, we have open communication with students and families about the support ARCC instructors are able to provide students while on program. For students needing some additional support, we ask them to complete a “Plan of Action” with their at home support system. These plans may include additional information about communication/support preferences, coping strategies, and/or specific requirements to encourage the student to engage with the program effectively. Once on the program, our instructors will periodically check in individually with each student, help the student stay accountable to their Plan of Action, and provide general support to all participants.

ARCC Gap Travels to locations around the world that have varying levels of accommodations for students needing accessibility support. For this reason, please see our Essential Eligibility Criteria to see if our gap programs are a good fit for you.

Whenever possible (determined by specific location and program - ie. infrastructure, access to specific health care facilities, dietary options available, etc), we have successfully assisted students with anaphylactic allergies, chronic medical conditions, and other accommodations on programs. We recommend that you reach out with specific concerns to your Gap Director to find the right fit for you.

Impact

At ARCC Programs we recognize that all human action impacts our physical environment and the living beings on the planet. Everything on Earth plays a role in supporting life and we believe that it is our responsibility to have a net positive impact with our actions. We strive to balance the impacts of our programming by partnering with communities and organizations with similar goals toward bettering our planet for future generations.

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ARCC believes that we (as an industry) need to shift the way we think about international service. We (as a society) have now come to realize that international volunteers often benefit from their service experience, while the impact on the community can be short-lived or even harmful. We at ARCC are taking the years of experience that we have in the international service learning realm, have reflected on previous mistakes, learned from our in-country partners, and have made changes. Our goal is to live, work, and learn alongside community members while also making a positive impact. We are committed to partnering with local community-driven organizations to focus on reciprocity while contributing to established long-term projects. It is our responsibility to engage in mutually beneficial community-driven projects and teach fair trade learning principles to our students.

Program Highlights

Build a Sustainable Bamboo Home in a Cambodian Floating Village
Visit the Temples of Angkor Wat
Overnight on a Traditional Junk Boat in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
Explore the Vibrant Streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Work Hands-On with Elephant Conservation Projects in Rural Thailand

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About ARCC Programs

ARCC has been offering summer and gap programs for young adults since 1983. We offer an opportunity to live and learn in some of the greatest classrooms on earth. Our programs take students on a journey of discovery of local peoples, places, cultures and ideas through project-based learning, rich cultural immersion, personal reflection and...