For nine days, a group of students will have the opportunity to encounter Jordan through an increased awareness of place and culture. Students will explore the physical landscape of Jordan as well as the way in which the place has been captured in theology, history, and art, among other sources.
For part of the program, students will be housed at King’s Academy and will have an opportunity to interact with King’s Academy students through evening activities and gatherings. They will deepen their appreciation for Jordan’s rich culture and history, through daily excursions, while enriching their senses through middle eastern food, floating in the Dead Sea, hiking to one of the seven wonders of the world, Petra, camping in the desert under the stars, and exploring the beauty of the Arabic language, art and calligraphy.
March 2 – March 11, 2024
This program is open to all students with preference given to those who are currently enrolled in Arabic. All interested students are encouraged to apply by November 5. Financial aid is available to all qualifying students.
Deerfield Academy’s Center for Service and Global Citizenship strives to make all of our travel programs affordable and accessible for all students while ensuring a high quality global education experience. While the costs of travel around the world have been rising steadily over the past several years, all of our trips are subsidized, and thanks to the generosity of many we are able to provide robust financial aid for qualifying students.
* This itinerary is subject to change.
March 2: Departure from NY JFK to Amman
March 3:
March 4:
March 5:
March 6:
March 7 – March 9:
March 10
March 11
** Families are responsible for transportation from U.S.-based airport to the student’s final destination for the remainder of the March break.