Italy

Join this World Horizons trip as we travel to historic Rome to help out at the Hippotherapy Center on the outskirts of the city. Hippotherapy uses the movement of the horse to address a variety of motor and other developmental deficiencies.

Students will be housed in a new building at the center and our project will probably include some construction of new paddock fences, obstacle courses, grounds work and some painting as well as assisting the therapists with their work. What better way to explore the old world of Italy while making an invaluable contribution to children and adults with special needs.

"My trip was really great. It gave me a chance to become more independent and also to see how lucky I am to live the way I do. I met really great people on the trip and had a chance to help people with far less than anyone I know. The trip made me appreciate what I have because I saw people with barely any money, yet they were always satisfied with what little they had." -- Priya Srinivasan, New Jersey

Italy

• Description: Community service & travel
• Ages: 14-18
• Requirements: None, but Italian is helpful
• Dates: July 12 - August 4
• Start/End: New York
• Fees*: $ 5,250

Fee includes R/T airfare from the departure point and hotel accommodations the night before departure for Italy. Fees are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in airfare and/or surcharges.

"This unique experience was the most significant event that has ever occurred in my life. The nine people that I shared this Iceland adventure with sit in a special part of my heart and I will never forget them. I matured from this trip, and I learned about myself ... Even though my trip only lasted one month, in my mind this was so meaningful... and I will cherish my experience as long as I live."

Justin Monsen, New York
-- Iceland