A Global Classroom Adventure in Bali

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A Global Classroom Adventure in Bali

How This Trip Can Change Your Life

You will gain a newfound appreciation for the importance of sustainable practices and the impact of plastics on the planet. Through working alongside Balinese non-profit organisations, you will have hands-on experience in addressing critical global issues, and return home with a greater understanding of how to make a positive impact on the environment.
Immerse yourself in Bali’s rich cultural traditions, and broaden your perspective on the world. Fostering cross-cultural understanding will make you a more responsible global citizen, creating lifelong memories and enriching experiences for you and your family.
This trip will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow, both personally and as an educator. By focusing on key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, you will be able to make a positive impact on the world and share important lessons with your community and classroom upon your return home.

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Are you seeking a meaningful family vacation combining adventure, education, and community service? The journey to Bali with our Remarkable Transfomer, Jennifer Spatz and Seattle World Affairs Council’s Global Classroom is the perfect opportunity for you.

Led by Global Classroom Director Ryan Hauck, this trip will take you on a deep dive into the harmful effects of plastics on Life Below Water and the impending water crisis on the island. Working alongside Balinese non-profit organizations, you and your family will gain hands-on experience in addressing these critical global issues while learning about the importance of sustainable practices.

With a focus on key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this trip offers a unique opportunity for global citizens to learn, grow, and make a positive impact. Jennifer’s three travel pillars of Learn, Serve, and Immerse allow them to partner with community organisations and non-profits, providing authentic connections with local people, cultures, and natural beauty. You’ll leave Bali with a newfound perspective on the world and a deeper understanding of global issues.

Beyond the educational experience, you’ll immerse yourself in Bali’s rich cultural traditions, fostering cross-cultural understanding and creating responsible global citizens. Your family will create lifelong memories while making a positive impact on the world.

What's Included

One pre-departure Global Classroom workshop
Return airport transfers
Nine nights' accommodation (double-occupancy) in beautiful Balinese-owned property
Daily breakfast & lunch and four dinners
Led by World Affairs Council Global Classroom Director, Ryan Hauck
All transportation in air-conditioned buses and vans throughout the program for activities listed on the itinerary
English speaking tour guides and coordination team
All activities listed on final programme (click "Bookings & More Information")
A customised programme booklet
24/7 Medical and emergency staff support for the entire duration of the programme
Special gifts including sarong, sash, journal, and a reusable stainless-steel water bottle to use throughout the programme to minimise plastic bottle waste.

ITINERARY

Day 1

ARRIVAL & SETTLE IN

Arrive into Denpasar, Bali in the early afternoon.
Settle into the hotel, freshen up, and relax.
Enjoy your first taste of Balinese cuisine at our welcome dinner, then off to a good night’s sleep.

Day 2

WELCOME ORIENTATION, TRI HITA KARANA, BANJAR WORKSHOP, ROYAL PALACE & LEGONG DANCE

Welcome orientation, followed by culturally fun and immersive activities, including tasting Balinese cuisine and learning about Tri Hita Karana, the central philosophy of the Balinese people. Afternoon banjar workshop featuring traditional Balinese music, dance, woodcarving, and an evening dance performance by traditional Balinese Legong dance.

After breakfast we’ll hold a short welcome orientation with helpful hints for your time in Bali and an introduction to the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana
Lunch together at a local restaurant in town.
Enjoy a fun Banjar workshop with teachers of traditional Balinese music, dance, woodcarving, and offering-making.
Put on your special Balinese outfit to attend an exclusive Royal Palace tour & dinner at the Peliatan Palace. Prince Cokorda Agung Krisna Dalem, one of the young Royal Family Balinese Princes located in Peliatan Palace, will meet personally with your group and spend an evening in fascinating discussions about issues facing Bali and its culture.
Take in a spectacular evening performance of traditional Balinese Legong dance.

Day 3

CLEAN WATER & SANITATION WITH HERBAL WALK, IRRIGATION SYSTEM & NGO VISITS

Early morning herbal walk to learn about Bali’s native plants and how they’re used for traditional medicine, food and body care products. You’ll also learn about Bali’s subak irrigation system, which has been designated as a U.N. World Heritage Site.
Lunch together at a restaurant tucked into the rice paddies.
Visit Kopernik and learn about Nazava water filters, then collaborate with them on a service project related to clean water access.
Dinner on your own - try out any of Ubud’s many delicious restaurants.

Day 4

QUALITY EDUCATION, NGO VISITS AND SHADOW PUPPETS

This morning you'll experience a presentation and meet-and-greet with the organizers of "Bye Bye Plastic Bags" and learn to create a reusable shopping bag from an old t-shirt.
Lunch together in town.
Visit PKP Women's Center where you'll hear about the founder's dream to create a space where Balinese women can support each other and learn new skills. Join a gentle yoga class with members of the centre.
Dinner catered by the Women's Center cooking class.
After dinner, experience a Balinese performance by a Wayang kulit shadow puppet master.

Day 5

CORAL TRIANGLE CENTER

Visit to the Rivers, Oceans, Land, and Ecology (R.O.L.E.) Foundation to learn about their programs for weaving, soap recycling, and making the traditional Balinese tonic, “jamu,” and enjoy lunch together with the students. After lunch, experience a presentation at the Coral Triangle Center on preserving marine biodiversity and resources in Bali and beyond.

Experience a presentation on the Biorock Coral Restoration Project, an amazing initiative using technology to speed the growth of coral reefs.
Snorkel over the coral restoration project to see the technology in action.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Complete an afternoon of service with the Biorock project staff.
Enjoy a special dinner with a local Balinese family at their home.
Go on a special night trip to Melanting Temple, Bali’s temple for prosperity
Head to Pemuteran, sightseeing along the way.
Visitthe historical Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, renowned for its appearance of floating atop Lake Beratan.
Lunch together in Bedugul, a cool, mountainous region of Bali.
Feel the cool misty air or take a refreshing dip at arushing waterfall en route to Pemuteran.
Settle into your accommodations in Pemuteran.
Enjoy a relaxing beachside dinner as a group

Day 5

HEAD TO PEMUTERAN

Morning visit to a local school where we will engage with local school children. After lunch, take a workshop on the traditional wax-drawing and dyeing techniques of Bali batik fabrics. Enjoy an evening performance by Wayang kulit, a shadow puppet master.

Head to Pemuteran, sightseeing along the way.
Visitthe historical Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, renowned for its appearance of floating atop Lake Beratan.
Lunch together in Bedugul, a cool, mountainous region of Bali.
Feel the cool misty air or take arefreshing dip at arushing waterfall en route to Pemuteran.
Settle into your accommodations in Pemuteran.
Enjoy a relaxing beachside dinner as a group

Day 6

BIOROCK CORAL RESTORATION PROJECT

Experience a presentation on the Biorock Coral Restoration Project, amazing initiative using technology to speed the growth of coral reefs.
Snorkel over the coral restoration project to see the technology in action.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Enjoy a special dinner with a local Balinese family at their home.
Go on a special night trip to Melanting Temple, Bali’s temple for prosperity.

Day 7

MANJAGAN ISLAND AND TUTLE HATCHERY

Head out on a boat trip to Menjangan Island, a small island that is home to one of the world’s most biodiverse array of coral reefs and marine life in the world. Spend the morning snorkeling over the reefs.
Lunch on the island.
Complete a beach cleanup with a local organization and sort the rubbish for data collection and to create a trash-to-treasure project.
Visit a local turtle hatchery where they are working toward increasing the number of sea turtles in Bali’s oceans.
Dinner on your own and evening free.

Day 8

LIFE BELOW WATER

Head to Sanur and settle into your accommodations
Lunch together at local restaurant by the beach
Presentation at Coral Triangle Center on preserving marine biodiversity and resources in Bali and beyond.
Dinner on own and evening free to relax or explore Sanur

Day 9

GENDER EQUALITY

This morning you’ll head to the R.O.L.E. Foundation for the day to learn about their programs to teach new skills to your women and build their confidence to succeed.
The morning will be spent learning programs for weaving, soap recycling, the traditional Balinese tonic, “jamu.”
Have lunch with R.O.L.E. Foundation students.
After lunch, spend the afternoon touring the student facilities and doing fun cross-cultural activities with the students.
Final sunset dinner together on the beach.
Free time to enjoy your final evening of the program.

Day 10

DEPART FOR HOME

Time to prepare for the journey home, exchange contact info with new friends, and reflect on the memories you created!

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