Lifeworks teen summer community service and adventure summer camps and programs.

check out a typical lifeworks peru itinerary.

Since in-country logistics are subject to change for reasons outside our control - and our community service work changes with the needs of our partner organizations - please take the table below as a guide only. And, as always, feel free to give us a call at 800.808.2115 or +1.941.924.2115 for the most up-to-date information!

DAY	DESCRIPTION
1	Fly day! - Students fly together from Miami to Lima with the help of a Lifeworks representative. After a safety briefing, students enjoy their first of many fantastic Peruvian meals and try to get some sleep after months of anticipation come to an end!
2	Let's Catch Our Breath - Students and staff take the early morning flight to Cuzco, once center of the mighty Incan Empire, and get settled into a beautiful hotel near the historic center. After another delicious meal, students participate in Lifeworks orientation as well as some energized team building activities and games.
3	Pisac Market - Morning bus ride through the mountain landscapes of the Sacred Valley to the colorful markets of Pisac. After some fun-filled interaction with the locals while bargaining for traditional Andean handicrafts, students return to Cuzco for an eye-opening discussion on Peruvian issues and the community service work. Students have an evening Spanish lesson after dinner, and sleep well after an active and insightful day.
4 - 7	Children of Cuzco - Students engage their hearts, hands, and minds for projects benefiting the children of Cuzco. A typical day includes... Morning and afternoon service work with local nonprofit agencies including Hogares Libertad (center for orphans), Casa Mantay (shelter for single teenage mothers), and the Cuzco Center for Women and Children Evening Peruvian cultural activity including cooking, craft making, soccer and dance After dinner meetings, games, and Lifeworks Forum nights
8 - 9	Sunrise of the Incas - Machu Picchu - Students bus to Ollantaytambo, home of famed Incan archaeological sites, before taking the train to Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu. After an afternoon soccer game and a visit to the hot springs from which this town gets its name, students settle into their hotel for an early evening and night of rest before the sunrise hike to Machu Picchu. Arriving before the crowds, "magical" seems to sum it up for most. Students get a chance to explore this awe-inspiring Wonder of the World and climb Huayna Picchu for some breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys below.
10 - 13	Peruvian Health and Environment - Students participate in a range of projects in the Sacred Valley to help improve the health and environment of local people. A typical day includes... Morning and afternoon service work including cleaner burning stove construction and installation, water filter building and distribution, reforestation and follow-up medical monitoring Afternoon and evening cultural activity including half-day hiking and horseback riding excursions After dinner meetings, games, and Lifeworks Forum nights
14 - 18	Amazon Biodiversity and Conservation - Students fly to Puerto Maldonado, gateway to the Amazon rainforest, and are transported to their beautiful, rustic yet comfortable, ecolodge on the Rio Tambopata. Days include tours of the amazing biodiversity, visits to indigenous Amazon communities, workshops in conservation and environmental protection, as well as community service projects for local environmental initiatives.
19	Rafting day - Students round out their experience in the Sacred Valley with an action-packed day of whitewater rafting on the Rio Urubamba. With up to class III rapids and wild and dramatic scenery, students undoubtedly go to bed a bit tired after a day like this, but with wide smiles on their faces.
20	(LW Peru) Cuzco to Lima - 21-day students take the early morning flight to the Peruvian capital of Lima. Afternoon activities include last-minute shopping and city exploration in beautiful Miraflores. Students have a grand feast on their final night, and, perhaps, shed a few tears during our slide show and closing program. *(LW Peru Plus) Cuzco to Puno -** Peru Plus students split from the 21-day group in Cuzco the day of their flight to Lima and continue on to Puno. One of the most scenic drives in Peru, students reflect on panoramic mountain landscapes and lay first sights on the beautiful shores of Lake Titicaca.
21	(LW Peru) So Hard To Say Goodbye - 21-day students say goodbye to their new friends at Lifeworks. Without fail there is a mix of emotions - there is excitement to return home; there is sadness to leave. Students fly together from Lima to Miami with the help of a Lifeworks representative and continue on to their respective homes and families. *(LW Peru Plus) Lake Titicaca -** Peru Plus students begin their adventures on Lake Titicaca with a visit to the unique floating reed islands of Islas Flotantes to explore the historic culture of the Uros, and enjoy a paddle around Titicaca's beautiful blue waters.
22	Lake Titicaca - Students explore the magical islands of Taquile and Amantani, including dramatic overlooks and some exotic island shopping, all benefiting the island Artisan Cooperative.
23 - 24	Amazing Arequipa - Appropriately named "The White City," Arequipa sits below snow-capped El Misti and is home to countless cathedrals, monasteries and historic mansions. With some time touring this impressive city and some time biking the surrounding countryside, students get a taste for a different side of southern Peru.
25 - 26	Colca Canyon and Condors - Twice the depth of the Grand Canyon, Colca Canyon is home to quaint villages, dramatic vistas, hot springs and, of course, the infamous Andean condor, the largest flying land bird in the Western Hemisphere!
27	Arequipa to Lima - Students take the early morning flight to the Peruvian capital of Lima. Afternoon activities include last-minute shopping and city exploration in beautiful Miraflores. Students have a special group meal on their final night, before a slide show and closing program.
28	So Hard To Say Goodbye - Students say goodbye to their new friends at Lifeworks. Students fly together from Lima to Miami with the help of a Lifeworks representative and continue on to their respective homes and families.