FACULTY-LED GROUPS

Thinking of planning an educational trip for your group? Belize’s Center for Engaged Learning Abroad can provide the expertise for your faculty-led groups. Our experienced staff and diverse faculty can design and facilitate a trip for you, which means less work for you and a custom trip that takes advantage of our local relationships to give your students the experience of a lifetime.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

  • Organize group flights
  • Arrange all local logistics from airport pickup to local transportation.
  • Plan an itinerary for your group based on your interests and budget.
  • Price and book the itinerary you have planned.
  • Provide local experts such as tour guides, Belizean professionals, government officials, business people or academics to offer lectures to your group.
  • Connect your group with NGOs, international organizations, health care providers, businesses and professional organizations.
  • Arrange service or experiential learning projects for your group.
  • Create curriculum, coursework, syllabi and assessments to meet your learning goals.
  • Lead safety orientations, welcome and farewell dinners, and cultural workshops.

What does the trip cost?

Prices depend on what you want to include, how long you will be in Belize, how many people you are bringing, and the type of accommodation you request. We are happy to work with you to customize the program to fit your budget and educational goals, and you will have a personal advisor from CELA to work with you directly on every step of the process.

POSSIBLE ITINERARY SUBJECTS

Focus areas may be subject to change depending on availability and budget.

Vet intern and Tapir

Animal Science

Vet intern holding a stone while on her archaeological .

Archaeology

Vet intern with the students

Education (Kindergarten-Tertiary)

Vet intern with their instructor guiding them with the net

Environment & Conservation

Intern wearing their scrubs and caps

Healthcare and Medicine

Young children in their white printed with flower dress

Indigenous Studies

Vet intern reading a booklet with laptop in front of her.

Public Policy & Government

Vet intern pose with Cornerstone foundation signage

Social Science

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OUR PARTNERS

At CELA Belize, we are fortunate to work with great organizations across the country when bringing you the educational experience of a lifetime. These connections enrich each program and support our partner’s efforts as well. Our valued partners include:

Belize Bird Rescue
Belize Bird Rescue is a not-for-profit organisation operating on a private reserve with the Cayo District of Belize. The creators began "rescuing" birds in April 2004 and as of mid 2009 have cared for 72 birds and made 40 successful releases.
Belize Bird Rescue is a not-for-profit organisation operating on a private reserve with the Cayo District of Belize. The creators began "rescuing" birds in April 2004 and as of mid 2009 have cared for 72 birds and made 40 successful releases.
Belize Botanic Gardens
Comprised of 45 acres of gardens, arboretum and natural areas in the Cayo District of West Belize between the Maya Mountain foothills and the Macal River. The main focus of their collections is native plants of Belize.
Comprised of 45 acres of gardens, arboretum and natural areas in the Cayo District of West Belize between the Maya Mountain foothills and the Macal River. The main focus of their collections is native plants of Belize.
The Belize Zoo
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center was started in 1983, as a last ditch effort to provide a home for a collection of wild animals. The zoo keeps animals which were orphaned, born at the zoo, rehabilitated animals, or sent to The Belize Zoo as gifts from other zoological institutions.
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center was started in 1983, as a last ditch effort to provide a home for a collection of wild animals. The zoo keeps animals which were orphaned, born at the zoo, rehabilitated animals, or sent to The Belize Zoo as gifts from other zoological institutions.
Community Baboon Sanctuary
The Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS) is a pioneering project in voluntary grassroots conservation. The goal is to sustain the habitat of the Black Howler Monkey ("baboon" in the local Creole dialect) while promoting the economic development of the participating communities.
The Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS) is a pioneering project in voluntary grassroots conservation. The goal is to sustain the habitat of the Black Howler Monkey ("baboon" in the local Creole dialect) while promoting the economic development of the participating communities.
Forest Department - Gov of Belize
The Forest Department is a leading modern and committed government agency with a well trained, accountable and professional staff efficiently coordinating resources for the sustainable management of Belize Natural Resources.
The Forest Department is a leading modern and committed government agency with a well trained, accountable and professional staff efficiently coordinating resources for the sustainable management of Belize Natural Resources.
Friends of Conservation and Development
FCD is a respected organization whose role in the national conservation agenda is fully recognized by both the Government and the general public. It continues to build its networking capabilities both locally and internationally, while capitalizing on its strengths as a reputable community-based conservation organization.
FCD is a respected organization whose role in the national conservation agenda is fully recognized by both the Government and the general public. It continues to build its networking capabilities both locally and internationally, while capitalizing on its strengths as a reputable community-based conservation organization.
National Institue of Culture and Heritage (NICH)
NICH encourages Belizeans and persons interested in Belize to better understand our historical and ethnic roots and instill pride in ourselves about our country's unique cultural heritage and shared national identity. The Institute of Archaeology focuses on the Protection, Preservation and Promotion of the rich cultural heritage of our country.
NICH encourages Belizeans and persons interested in Belize to better understand our historical and ethnic roots and instill pride in ourselves about our country's unique cultural heritage and shared national identity. The Institute of Archaeology focuses on the Protection, Preservation and Promotion of the rich cultural heritage of our country.
Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT)
PACT is a strategic partner in the funding management and sustainable development of Belize’s natural and cultural resources for the benefit of Belizeans and the global community.
PACT is a strategic partner in the funding management and sustainable development of Belize’s natural and cultural resources for the benefit of Belizeans and the global community.
Tumul K'in Center of Learning
Tumul K'in Center of Learning is a registered non-governmental Maya Organization that responds to the challenges of poverty and marginalization in rural Toledo by promoting a sustainable development with identity through intercultural education, training and research fusing modern and Maya values, knowledge and philosophy.
Tumul K'in Center of Learning is a registered non-governmental Maya Organization that responds to the challenges of poverty and marginalization in rural Toledo by promoting a sustainable development with identity through intercultural education, training and research fusing modern and Maya values, knowledge and philosophy.
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