World Ark Magazine - March/April 2009 - (Page 50) calendar March/april 2009 global gateway: May 8-9, 2009, at Heifer ranch Take an overnight journey in Heifer’s Global Village, where the difficulties of obtaining food, water, shelter and firewood are just as real as the hope that Heifer provides struggling families worldwide. Spend the night sleeping in a bamboo Thai home, Zambian hut, Guatemalan house, urban slum or refugee tent. The tuition fee of $43 per person includes the Global Gateway program and lunch in the dining hall on May 8. For 6th-12th graders and an accompanying adult. To learn more, visit www.heifer.org/individuals or contact the Ranch Events Office at ranchevents@heifer.org or (501) 889-5124. Locations: Heifer Ranch, Overlook Farm, Howell Nature Center the service projects allow participants to give back while also serving as great educational tools. Participants learn how to milk goats, harvest crops or perform other farm tasks. (6th grade and older) Locations: Heifer Ranch, Overlook Farm Programs for Individuals women’s lamBing learning center Group Programs tours 201 - gloBal explorers learn how Heifer’s gifts of livestock and training improve nutrition and income for millions of families around the world. (Pre-k and older) Locations: Heifer Ranch, Overlook Farm, Howell Nature Center Investigate how everyday choices affect people and places thousands of miles away. (5th-6th grades) Location: Heifer Ranch 401 - gloBal passport 301 - gloBal gateway heifer challenge course More than just team-building exercises, the Heifer challenge course is an opportunity to examine the impact of personal choices on the environment and hunger-related issues. (6th grade and older) Location: Heifer Ranch For one night, experience the daily struggles that people in poverty face simply to feed their families. at the Heifer ranch, the Global challenge program combines Global Gateway and the Heifer challenge course in one trip. (6th grade and older) the most challenging Heifer Global village program. Spend two to three days and nights in the Global village to gain a real understanding of the world’s need for organizations like Heifer International. (9th grade and older) Location: Heifer Ranch Women have an opportunity to learn about Heifer’s mission, participate in educational activities and experience a taste of light farm chores during a time when lambs are born. Heifer Ranch Program Dates: March 26-29, March 29-April 3, April 3-5 Overlook Farm Program Dates: April: 15-18, 18-21, 23-26, 26-29 day camp service-learning programs Service-learning programs combine experiential learning such as a Heifer Global village program with service activities. Heifer university Programs march 12-15 heifer gloBal village programs Heifer’s Global village programs —101, 201, 301 and 401—give participants an unforgettable walk in the shoes of another to experience poverty, possibility and hope. 101 - cultural connections Heifer u 201 at Heifer ranch ** Topic: “Seeds of Change” april 16-19 Basic course at Heifer ranch* april 16-19 Program Cost: $225/person (This includes all meals, lodging and program fees. Transportation to and from the Little Rock Airport is provided for courses at Heifer Ranch.) *Basic Course is an overview of Heifer’s work **This is a special program for individuals already familiar with Heifer’s work Each Heifer U 201 will focus on a specific topic or activity that will be different each session. for more information E-mail heiferu@heifer.org. You can also contact Sarah Tourville at (501) 907-2615 or sarah.tourville@ heifer.org, or Rex Enoch at (501) 9072855 or rex.enoch@heifer.org. looking for a meaningful way for your child to spend a week of summer vacation? Show children how to change the world by enrolling them in overlook’s Day camp. the program is packed with cultural experiences, farm chores and arts and crafts that explore hunger and poverty issues. the camp will nurture their desire to create significant change in the world. (1st-6th grades) Program Dates: Monday-Friday in July and August Location: Overlook Farm summer action Heifer u 201 at Hidden villa in los altos Hills, calif Topic: “Sustainable Agriculture for a Healthy World II” Locations: Heifer Ranch, Overlook Farm, Howell Nature Center, Shepherd’s Spring octoBer 15-18 Public Events In addition to these educational programs, our centers often plan special events. Contact your local center for more information. Basic course at New Windsor conference center New Windsor, Md. 50 m a rch / ap r i l 2 00 9 | world ark www.he i f e r .o r g PHotoS By ruSS PoWEll. celebrate the culture of those helped by Heifer. While preparing and eating an authentic meal, enjoy traditional clothing, music, games and housing. (4th-6th grades) april 30-may 3 Spend a week of your summer vacation on a working ranch. the week combines the Global Gateway experience with the challenge course, service projects and more. (6th-12th grades, plus accompanying adult) Program Dates: July 19-24 Location: Heifer Ranch Heifer u 201 at Heifer ranch** Topic: “Sustainable Agriculture for a Healthy World II” http://www.heifer.org/individuals http://www.heifer.org
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