Custom Programs

South India

Sustainability & Globalization in South India

Climate Solutions, Reforestation, Sustainability

10 days to 5 weeks

Dive deep into 21st century climate solutions as you learn about water conservation, reforestation efforts, waste reduction, animal protection, and soil management while volunteering and contributing to meaningful projects.

Dates

Year Around

Ages

14+

Availability

Spaces available

Group size

Varies

tuition

Based on number of students, length & scope

Varies depending on group size, program scope, and trip length.

Program overview

A deep dive into sustainable climate solutions in the heart of South India. Students live and learn on one of the world’s most creative and effective reforestation projects on the planet.

Practice an eco-friendly carbon-neutral lifestyle, including: following permaculture principles, eating a plant-based diet, engaging in alternative construction and solar energy, using biodegradable toiletries, recycling and food composting, riding bicycles for energy production, and using composting toilets. Learn how a small force of volunteers has completely revitalized an endangered forest and raised the water table through simple and sustainable approaches.

This is the heart of the learning immersion. Alongside our hosts, we’ll explore sustainability in action and immerse ourselves in each component of the projects — from building water conservation features to tree planting, cooking sustainably, and learning the underlying ethics behind this ecological approach to sustainable living.

Explore the surrounding Indian villages and the gorgeous port city of Pondicherry. Dive into the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother who inspired the global community of Auroville.

highlights

Visit the Taj Mahal, Amritsar’s Golden Temple, or the pilgrimage city of Varanai depending on the scope and budget of your group.

Practice an eco-friendly carbon-neutral lifestyle, including: following permaculture principles, plant-based diet, and food composting.

Live in a compassionate and intentional community.

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How to enroll

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We’re excited to collaborate with you! From ideation to delivery, our team of experiential education experts will make your lessons come alive, keep your students engaged, and provide unforgettable custom experiences!

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Submit your Custom Programs Interest form

If you’re curious about Global Routes, we encourage you to start your exploration with our Custom Program Interest Form. It’s obligation-free and takes only a few minutes.

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FAQ

What’s the program model or pedagogy?

Focus on Social and Environmental Justice

- Immersive experiences
- Deep reflection and debrief
- Rooted in the experiential education learning cycle
- Authentic travel opportunities
- Collaboration with local experts and innovators

Each custom program we design is unique and built from scratch. We can tailor any program to meet the unique interests, goals, dates, and budgets of our partners.

What is a custom program?

Global Routes is an industry leader in the field of experiential education. We have led over 10,000 students on immersive and transformative experiences abroad since 1967. Our primary mission is to support educators in their curriculum goals by facilitating exceptional global learning experiences.

In addition to offering 4-5 week open-enrollment summer programs for high school students, we also love working with schools, camps, and groups to design and develop custom programs and courses.

“Each year, students return from their Global Routes service immersion program with a thirst to travel, a broadened view of the world, and a new perspective on what really matters to them.”– Marta, Teacher and Director of Global Learning

Who can build a custom program with Global Routes?

We design and deliver experiences for educators, administrators, and group leaders – basically anyone who has a group interested in experiential education as a modality for learning!

How do I begin?

Start by completing our Custom Program Interest Form. From there, a staff member will reach out to you to learn more about your goals and offer more insights into the custom program process!