ARCC Programs | Kenya & Tanzania: Lighting Lives
Overview
A 21-day international service and cultural immersion program in Kenya and Tanzania where students install solar panels in rural Maasai communities, participate in conservation projects, and explore East African wildlife and culture.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 1110 days
Sessions
Jun1–3 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Bend, OR
Cost
$7,000+from $7,888
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Application requirements
Valid Passport
Expiration date at least 6 months after travel date
Visas
Required for Tanzania and Kenya; purchased upon arrival in each country
Antimalarial Medication
Strongly recommended; prescription required; consult physician
Health Precautions
Per CDC recommendations; program leaders are Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified
Medical Dietary Requirements
Must be reported to ARCC before program start
Luggage
Must bring backpack as main luggage (not rolling suitcase)
Sleeping Bag
Required; tents and camping gear provided by ARCC
Cost & sessions
Tuition $7,888. Airfare for group flight from New York and visa fees (Tanzania $100, Kenya $60) are additional. Recommended spending money $225.
Financial aid
Summer Scholarships referenced in main menu
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