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Civil Rights and Disaster Relief Program for Teens
The Civil Rights Movement awakened an entire nation to the racial injustices faced by Black Americans. Travel along the US Civil Rights Trail, from Atlanta to Selma, and learn about civil rights history, its parallels to today and the ongoing struggle. Continue on to New Orleans, where the effects of Hurricane Katrina unveiled the legacy of racial and class stratification. Volunteer on active build sites to reconstruct homes and help those directly affected, under the direction of SBP and their AmeriCorps members. On this American South & New Orleans program, you’ll also participate in many recreational activities including an alligator swamp airboat tour, zipline adventure and cooking class. All in all, this teen summer program offers an incredible experience: a meaningful tour, a sense of community, hands-on homebuilding skills, teamwork, and fun.
About This Program
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What It's Like
Emotionally powerful, hands-on learning, meaningful service and unforgettable recreation.
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Age Requirement
Participants must be age 16 or older by the start of this program.
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30 Service Hours
A certificate of completion detailing the program's service hours and projects will be issued after the trip.
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Recognition
Your service hours are eligible toward the President's Volunteer Service Award.
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Service Projects
We work directly with SBP, and everybody participates together in each project.
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Accommodations
Hotels.
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Meals
Includes breakfast and dinner daily, plus 4 lunches.
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Activities
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
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Transportation
Travel in passenger vans driven by our staff.
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Group Size
Up to 24 participants.
Program Highlights
- • Embark on an emotional tour learning about the Civil Rights Movement.
- • Walk the Edmund Pettus Bridge & explore the history of Rosa Parks at the Rosa Parks Museum.
- • Help rebuild homes as part of the disaster recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and subsequent storms.
- • Experience the iconic New Orleans swamplands on an airboat tour.
- • Explore the French Quarter on a Segway.
- • Learn valuable home improvement skills including drywalling, mudding and painting.
- • Take part in a cooking class making traditional Creole dishes.
- • Visit a plantation and understand their role in the history of slavery.
Service Projects
Activities
Accommodations
Atlanta, Georgia
With comfortable rooms for a great night's sleep, a pool and a fitness center, the Hyatt Place Atlanta / Centennial Park, located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, is a great place to start your journey.
Montgomery, Alabama
Located in the vibrant east part of Montgomery, the Montgomery Best Western offers quiet accommodations and oversized rooms making your stay here as comfortable as can be. Enjoy the outdoor pool and the state of the art fitness center.
Birmingham, Alabama
The Birmingham Hampton Inn and Suites is nestled at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains giving you a great place to unwind.
New Orleans, Louisiana
In the heart of everything the Big Easy has to offer, the Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter has an outdoor pool and fitness gym to help us relax. This hotel is the ideal place to recharge after busy days of volunteering and having fun.