About
Global Works Student Travel Programs offers Teen Summer Trips for middle school and high school students, including entering 7th through graduating 8th graders and entering 9th through graduating 12th graders. The teen summer travel programs include community service, language learning, and adventure travel. The program also offers School Group Travel for middle school and high school groups, and some 5th grade groups, with private trips shaped around curriculum, travel dates, group size, and budget.
Programs
- Teen Summer Trips — High School and Middle School students; entering 7th–graduating 8th graders, and entering 9th–graduating 12th graders · Summer teen travel programs featuring community service, language learning, and adventure travel.
- School Group Travel — middle school and high school groups, and some 5th grade groups · Private school group trips shaped around curriculum, travel dates, group size, and budget.
At a glance
- Ages: 12–18 years old
- Current session: Costa Rica: Intro to Pre-Med and Public Health, Session 1 (Jun 27–Jul 11, 2027); Costa Rica: Intro to Pre-Med and Public Health, Session 2 (Jul 14–Jul 28, 2027); Costa Rica: Middle School Service Adventure (Jun 22–Jul 1, 2027); Costa Rica: Schools, Service, & Adventure, Session 1 (Jun 27–Jul 11, 2027); Costa Rica: Schools, Service & Adventure, Session 2 (Jul 14–Jul 28, 2027); Costa Rica: Wildlife Eco Adventure (Jul 7–Jul 21, 2027); Ecuador: Galapagos & Andean Service Adventure (Jun 27–Jul 13, 2027); France: French Immersion Adventure (Jun 27–Jul 14, 2027)
About the provider
Global Works was established in 1989 and has 36+ years of experience. Global Works leaders travel with groups, and the site also mentions a Director of School Group Travel and professional, trained educators and trip leaders. The mission statement says Global Works provides student travel programs that blend cultural experience, language immersion, service, adventure travel, and meaningful connection with local communities. Community-driven service projects are central to the programs, and Global Works says it partners with local communities and organizations to make a real impact.
- Risk-Free Enrollment — The $700 enrollment deposit is fully refundable through December 31, 2026.
Enrollment requires a completed application and a $700 deposit plus a $95 application fee. Payment plans are available. A travel medical package including emergency medical insurance and evacuation is required. Discounts apply to eligible Teen Summer Trip programs only unless otherwise indicated, cannot be combined, and apply to tuition only. Teachers travel free on school trips, typically at least 2 free teachers depending on group size. Global Works recommends a minimum of 10 students for school trips.
What families say
“This is our third experience with Global Works and you hit it out of the park, once again. What an absolute thrill it has been for our children to join these incredible programs. We appreciate the contributions of the entire Global Works Team. Truly the best of the best.” — Rebecca H. Parent
Last updated November 8, 2026.
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