UPCOMING TRIPS
UPCOMING TRIPS
Youth Trips
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Date: July 27th - August 9th, 2026
Category: Youth Trips
Participants: 10
Grades: Entering 9th - 12th in the fall of 2026
Focus: Seeking social justice solutions through technology and art
Essential Question: How can technology and digital arts education lead the youth of Lesotho to create societal change and social justice?
Highlights: Living in local villages, hiking and horseback riding, working with youth on social justice projects, Soweto visit, and safari!
Spots Available: 8
Cost: $3,500 with discounts for repeat travelers
Before Travel:
We will meet via Zoom to discuss our program and share our interests and goals for the trip. Each participant will choose one of the following topics to focus on during the trip:
Art and Activism
Fighting gender-based violence through art and music
Photography for Climate Change
Film Making and Claymation for Social Justice
Coding for Change (preference to those who already know how to code in one or more languages)
Ha Matela Youth Center:
How does the youth center offer opportunity and growth for the village youth?
Days 1 and 2: Johannesburg, South Africa
Land in Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city, and spend the night at a game lodge outside of the city. After a night’s rest, we will spend the next day exploring the Apartheid Museum and touring Soweto Township to learn about the struggle to end apartheid.
Days 3 – 5: Malealea, Lesotho
After a short flight to Lesotho, we will drive two hours into the heart of the Maloti Mountains to stay in the village of Malealea. Here we will get our introduction to village life in Lesotho as we trek through the mountains on Basotho ponies, connect with development leaders, and explore local projects. We will sleep in traditional rondavels and take an introductory course on the Sesotho language. We will visit the Chief, try local cuisine, and participate in village life.
Days 6-10: Morija, Lesotho
After a short drive, we will make our home for the next few days at Morija Guest House, located in the Maloti Mountains' foothills. We will meet our counterparts at Ha Matela Youth Center and The Hub and spend time learning about and collaborating on our focus areas. Additional time will be spent hiking to dinosaur footprints, playing pick-up soccer games with the local youth, horseback riding, and exploring the village.
Days 11- 13:Pilanesberg South Africa
After saying goodbye to our Basotho friends, we will fly back to Johannesburg and make the 2-hour drive north to Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa for safari! The big 5 are all present in this non-malarial park. We will go on day and night safaris, have dinner at the boma and relax at the pool during the hottest parts of the day. We will spend time processing our learning and experiences in Lesotho and making plans for how we will continue our work when we return home.
Day 14:Return to Johannesburg for our return flights
Drive back to Johannesburg for our flights home.
After Travel:
We will meet after our trip to share our plans to continue our learning and work. All students will be given guidance to help prepare for their next steps, be it presentations, volunteer work or continued education based on the learning from our trip. We will have 2 formal gatherings after travel and each student will have multiple touch points to help them extend their learning for 6 months after travel.
Multigenerational Trips
Why Travel on a Multigenerational Trip
Traveling in a multigenerational group deepens the experience.
Different life stages bring different questions, perspectives, and wisdom which create richer conversations, mutual learning, and a stronger sense of community along the journey.
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Category: Multigenerational Trip
Dates: June 15-24
Spots Available: 2
Description: Join St. John’s Episcopal Church for a small-group Camino pilgrimage for progressive Christians seeking connection, renewal, and spiritual depth. Walking from Tui, Spain to Santiago de Compostela, this guided journey blends daily walking, inclusive faith practices, shared meals, and reflection, culminating in the receipt of the official Compostela certificate.
Cost:
$1,900/person 16 and up
$1,700/person 15 and under
$500 deposit to hold your place
Includes:
One night lodging in Porto, Portugal, sharing
All ground transportation from Porto
All meals with the exception of 2 lunches
Lodging along the route
Luggage transfers
Excursions as outlined in the final itinerary
Airport Transfers if traveling with the group
Add $650 for single occupancy.
Exclusions:
International flights
Travel insurance
Optional extensions
Alcohol
Snacks and drinks not included with a meal
Baggage fees, passports or other fees associated with flights
Itinerary
Day 1 – June 14 | Arrival in Porto
Arrive in Porto, Portugal and settle into our hotel.Day 2 – June 15 | Porto → Tui
Group transfer to Tui, Spain. Orientation and time to explore the historic town and cathedral.Days 3–7 – June 16–21 | Walking the Camino
Walk the Portuguese Way in supportive daily stages:Tui → O Porriño
O Porriño → Redondela
Redondela → Pontevedra
Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis
Caldas de Reis → Padrón
Padrón → Santiago de Compostela
Daily walking is paired with shared meals, reflection, prayer, and time in community.
Day 8 – June 22 | Santiago → Porto
Morning in Santiago to explore the cathedral and city. Group transfer back to Porto. Farewell dinner and closing gathering.Day 9 – June 23 | Departure
Airport transfers from Porto and journey home. -
Date: October 9 - October 22, 2026
Category: Multigenerational Trips
Participants: 12
Focus: Through shared meals, time in community, and guided reflection, participants engage South Africa’s history and present-day realities while learning how communities cultivate resilience and connection.
Highlights: Cape Town, Soweto, Madikwe Game Lodge and Lesotho, the Mountain Kingdom
Spots Available: 12
Cost: $4,800
Deposit: $500/person
Includes: Lodging, all in-country transportation (including regional flights), most meals, listed tours, entrance fees, game drives, tips, two full time guides (Heather from ATT and Rebecca Lindberg, our Educational Consultant), and pre-/post-trip learning sessions.
Not included: International airfare, travel insurance, passport/visa and luggage fees, personal phone expenses, alcoholic beverages, and optional add-ons or extensions.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS BY REGION
CAPE TOWN (Days 1–5)
Grounding ourselves in history, culture, and place:
Robben Island with a former political prisoner
Table Mountain (hike or cableway)
District Six Museum
Cape of Good Hope coastal journey
Flavors of Freedom food tour
Time to explore neighborhoods, markets, and the waterfront
JOHANNESBURG & SOWETO (Days 6–7)
Deepening our understanding of resistance, resilience, and hope:
Johannesburg city tour
Apartheid Museum
Soweto by bike or tuk‑tuk, including the Hector Pieterson Memorial
Guided reflection on justice, memory, and transformation
SAFARI & VILLAGE LIFE (Days 8–10)
Slowing down and reconnecting with the natural world:
Malaria‑free safari in Madikwe Game Reserve
Multiple Big Five game drives
Village visit and community connection
Time for rest, reflection, and shared conversation
LESOTHO: THE MOUNTAIN KINGDOM (Days 11–13)
Concluding with community, culture, and reciprocity:
Stay at Malealea Lodge in the mountains
Village walks, hiking, and horseback riding
Evening choir and dance performances
Visit with the Malealea Development Trust to learn about community‑led development