Program Details
DATES
12DAYS
SERVICE HOURS
TUITION
$5190* (Plus Airfare)
AVAILABILITY
Alongside our partner, Coast 2 Coast Movement, you will learn about ocean conservation, rural education, surf therapy, and photography while living in the small-scale fishing village of Lobitos, Peru.
Note: This is a co-ed program. No prior surf experience is required.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This program will take you to the coast of Northern Peru, where you will experience how surfing and ocean-based activities can transform lives and strengthen communities. Your days will be spent working directly with Coast 2 Coast Movement to deliver educational surf programs that help local youth build confidence, develop leadership skills, and strengthen community connections. You will co-facilitate surf therapy sessions designed to improve mental health outcomes for young people in the community. Between sessions, you will develop your own surfing abilities while learning how the ocean can serve as a powerful tool for personal growth and healing.
Outside of the ocean, you will collaborate with local students in their school to create and produce the Festival Somos Mar (We are the Sea Festival) – a community-wide celebration of marine conservation and cultural heritage. Through hands-on photography projects, stop-motion animation workshops, collaborative mural creation, and interactive educational activities, you will work alongside local youth to explore the connections between human and ocean health and promote sustainable fishing practices. Through each of these activities, you will discover how art and education can inspire communities to protect their marine environment.
Throughout these creative projects, you will help young community members document and share their stories through film and photography while developing your own storytelling skills. You will also participate in beach clean-ups and engage in discussions with local fishermen about the importance of small-scale fisheries and sustainable ocean practices.
This program is designed to help you discover your inner strength, build meaningful cross-cultural relationships, and experience firsthand how the ocean can be a source of healing and transformation. You will leave Peru with new surfing skills, photography experience, and a deep understanding of how ocean conservation and community development work together to create positive change.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Learn about ocean conservation and the importance of small-scale fisheries.
Experience surfing as a tool for personal growth and healing. No prior surf experience is required.
Support local youth through creative arts workshops and the Festival Somos Mar.
Practice speaking Spanish while working alongside local residents and youth.
Course Elements
1 is the least rigorous, 5 is the most rigorous
LEARNING SERVICE
CURRICULUM
TREKKING
LIVING CONDITIONS
ON THE MOVE
REMOTENESS
“We support young people in exploring career opportunities – from fishing to photojournalism, governance, and marine biology – that fulfill their aspirations while supporting the well-being of their coastal or inland fishing communities.” – Coast2Coast Movement
Peru
Photo Gallery
Itinerary
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Peru : In Three Phases
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PRE-TRAVEL CURRICULUM
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FIELD STUDY
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LIFELONG NETWORK
Travel Journal
During the travel phase of each SStS course, you will spend time reflecting and processing your experience. This is a new program, so there are currently no posts.
Important Details
TUITION*
Tuition (students from partner schools): $4990
Tuition (students from non-partner schools): $5190
*Students attending a partner school receive a tuition discount. Click HERE to see partner schools. Please note that tuition does not include airfare.
AIRFARE*
Estimated Flight Cost: $1100
*All students travel to their program destination on a group flight booked by Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Participants are responsible for any increase in airfares imposed by the airlines. All participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the departure city. SStS will confirm airfare and connecting travel information approximately 60 days before travel.
FINANCIAL AID
SStS is in search of curious, compassionate, globally-minded students from all backgrounds. We will do everything possible financially to support students who require assistance. If you would like to be considered for financial assistance, please indicate this on the application. Resources are limited and tend to be less than 50% of tuition.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For a full description of our Terms and Conditions, please CLICK HERE.