Jordan 2018
Jordan #10: Stargazing
Khalyse Benjamin ’21 and Matthew Popkin ’19 describe their final days in Jordan visiting the ancient ruins of Petra and the Wadi Rum desert.
March 22, 2018
Jordan
Exploring Culture, Language and Context
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. Students will deepen their appreciation for Jordan’s rich culture and history, through visiting the main sights, while enriching their senses through middle eastern food, cooking classes, calligraphy workshops and more. Although it won’t be in session, King’s Academy will be hosting the group at the start and end of the trip.
Program Notes
- Families are responsible for transportation from U.S.-based airport to the student’s destination for the remainder of the summer break.
- During this trip, students will stay in dorms while at King’s Academy, and hotels, inns, and lodges during their travels around Jordan. They will have meals in the dining hall at King’s, but also eat in restaurants.
- This trip conflicts with the June 4 SAT
Program Dates
May 31 – June 9, 2022
Program Eligibility
This program is open to current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students with a preference towards those with a demonstrated interest in one or more of the following: Arabic language and culture, and history of the Middle East. All interested students are encouraged to apply by March 27. Financial aid is available to all qualifying students.
Faculty Trip Leaders
- Lina Al Samawi; Justin Romick; Sam Leitermann-Long
Approx. Trip Cost: $3,550 (*includes estimated round trip airfare from NY based airport)
Deerfield Academy’s Center for Service and Global Citizenship is committed to running all of our travel programs at cost with overhead expenses subsidized by the Academy.
Helpful links
- CDC and State Department briefings on travel to Jordan.
2022 Itinerary
* This itinerary is subject to change.
Day 1: Orientation and Travel day; arrive in Jordan and settle at King’s Academy
Day 2: Exploring Downtown Amman, Arabic breakfast and sweets, Roman amphitheaters and the Citadel, Cooking class
Day 3-4: Visit Ajloun castle, soap house, biscuit house and overnight at Ajloun Forest Reserve Cabins
Day 5-7: Visit Mount Nebo, overnight at the Dead Sea, Visit Petra and camp at Wadi Rum
Day 8: Art Scene in Amman, Calligraphy Workshop, homemade meal at Ms. Samawi’s house
Day 9: Travel Back
** Families are responsible for transportation from U.S.-based airport to the student’s final destination at the end of the trip.
Notes From The Field
Jordan 2018
Jordan #9: Life is Good
Michael Shalaby (’20) shares his experience in Aqaba with reflections of the impact of his time in Jordan.
March 19, 2018
Jordan 2018
Jordan #8: The Human Story is a Mosaic
Erin Hudson (’18) reflects on the power of place, the impact of her travel experience and the evolution of her thought processes since being on the trip.
March 17, 2018
Jordan 2018
Jordan #7: A Splash from the Past
Helen Feng (2020) and Gabriella Hu (2021) reflect on their experience at the river Jordan and the connections between spirituality and place.
March 16, 2018