Global Youth Climate Summit - A Collaboration with Stanford Center for Deliberative Democracy Starts July 12

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Global Youth Climate Summit - Join a community of changemakers in this 2-week summer certificate program
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Since 1983 Rustic Pathways has been operating intentionally designed, transformative student-travel programs with impact at the core of the experience.

Available 2021 Programs

New Stanford Program Available

Join Rustic and the Stanford Center for Deliberative Democracy for a new online certificate program – Global Youth Climate Summit. Work with a diverse group of students from around the world to better understand the challenges of climate change around the world and to build skills to design impactful solutions. Explore how your passions connect with meaningful change in this one-of-a-kind 2-week summer program!

Why Rustic Pathways?
Trustworthy
To ensure that our more than 10,000 annual student travelers return home safely from their #sorustic journey, we have created industry leading protocols, trainings, and processes that touch every aspect of your family's experience.
Impactful
Our intentional program design creates a powerful relationship between the student travelers and the community partners that they work with during their time abroad. Real people creating cross-cultural bonds to positively impact each other and the world around them.
Transformative
For 35+ years, Rustic Pathways has been helping foster the next generation of changemakers. By thoughtfully pushing comfort-zones, expanding cultural knowledge, and building an understanding of our shared humanity, students return from their travels transformed into global citizens.
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Spring Break and Summer programs for students aged 12-22. Look at programs tailored to your age.
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Testimonials
Zachary Rosenthal | Ohio | Turtle Conservation Project in Costa Rica
"Rafting, rappelling, and surfing all kept my blood pumping with exhilaration while community service kept my heart beating with compassion."
Morgan Zee | Hong Kong | Hill Tribe Service and Elephant Conservation
“Not only did I learn more about our global community by immersing myself in this different culture, but I also developed lifelong relationships with people from across the globe. Whether I was carrying water in the villages, playing with the local children, or building the school, there was always something to learn.”
Kimberly White, Lark's mom | Virginia | Sun, Sand, and International Service in Fiji
"From beginning to end, the experience was professional, efficient, exciting and fulfilling. The information Rustic provided along with the support parents received, allayed any fears we might have had."