Congratulations on being selected to travel on the Panama: Research, Communities, and Conservation travel program! This trip challenges you to engage with the complexity of research, communities, and conservation in the unique ecosystems of Panama. You will learn the basics of ecological and anthropological research, interact with a variety of communities, and consider their own views on conservation and the impact they make on the natural world.
Below we are providing a complete list of all of the forms you have previously receive through DocuSign for your reference and INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY.
1. Deerfield Academy Forms:
2. In Country Provider Forms:
Please review the following Health and Safety information
1. CDC and State Department briefings on travel to destinations.
2. Travel Medicine Advisory Letter from Dr. Benson
3. Vaccination Information:
Yellow Fever – highly recommended
4. Insurance Information:
Students and parents are directly responsible for the student’s immigration status and/or visa application process to comply with local laws for participation in this program. Deerfield Academy and the CSGC office are here to assist and can provide specific supplemental documentation as required for the application.
According to the US Department of State, as of November 14th, 2024, visas are not required for US citizens to enter Panama for a stay of less than 90 days. Students who are not traveling with U.S. passport please research entry requirements based on your country of citizenship and for obtaining a visa, if necessary
(subject to change until tickets are finalized)
OUTBOUND FLIGHT:
March 8th:
RETURN FLIGHT:
March 15th:
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE FORM
Pre-Trip Information:
Please note that this program Starts on March 8th at the Deerfield Academy Campus. Students can stay in their Dorms for the night of March 7th and then meet the Trip Leaders in front of the MSB at 6:30AM on March 8th where they will then take a bus as a group to the John F Kennedy Airport.
Post-Trip Information:
Please note that this trip ends on March 15th at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York, with an estimated time of arrival at 6:17PM. Families should plan to meet their students at the airport or arrange for them to be transported to nearby family or friends for the remainder of the March break. As you see in the form, there are a few options:
If you and your family decide on the final two options, it is important to start planning for this now and ensure that you have enough time between when you land in New York and when your next flight takes off or to get to the airport after all activities on the program have been completed. Things to consider are potential delays, customs and immigration, baggage claim, and possible terminal transfers. We recommend contacting the airlines directly to ensure appropriate layover times (taking into account the possibility of delays). If you have questions or require help with this process, please let us know.
The remaining balance of the program fee will be billed to your student account on December 11, 2024, and due in full by January 1, 2025.
Please contact the Finance Office at finance@deerfield.edu with any questions or the Center for Service and Global Citizenship via email csgc@deerfield.edu or phone: 413-774-1435.
This page contains enrollment information for students who have been selected for one of our 2025 trips. If you are interested in other Global Studies programs or future travel opportunities, please contact The Center for Service and Global Citizenship.
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