Upcoming Trips

Join us for a trip for Upper School students to Lovett’s cloudforest preserve and research station in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. The trip focuses on the many opportunities available: hiking, learning about local flora and fauna, and hearing more about the communities of the Intag region of Ecuador. Groups will also have time to explore the capitol city of Quito, the market in Otavalo, and will visit area schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to travel to South America, learn about local culture, and brush up on your Spanish! US Summer Trip: June 6–15, 2010 Ages: Rising Grades 10–12 Cost: $1,950 Trip Leader: Alex Reynolds, areynolds@lovett.org NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS; CLICK HERE for more information Spanish Immersion Class: July 10-30, 2010 Ages: Rising 10-12 who have completed Spanish I, II, or III Cost: $2,950 Trip Leader: Angela Mitchell, amitchell@lovett.org NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS; CLICK HERE for more information MS August Trip: August 1-9, 2010 Ages: Rising 8th grade Cost: $1,950 Trip Leader: Jeff Morrison TRIP FULL; REGISTRATION CLOSED Fee includes all airfare and ground transportation; hotel stays in Quito and Otavalo; meals and lodging at Siempre Verde. Fee does not include: 2-3 meals in Quito and Otavalo ($25); departure tax from Ecuador ($40); tips ($75 for Siempre Verde staff and bus driver); and purchases in Otavalo Market (personal discretion). Additional Information: A current passport valid for 6 months after return trip is required. Participants may expect moderate to strenuous hiking. Malaria does not exist at these altitudes at Siempre Verde; however, side trips to lower elevations may require additional vaccinations. Tetanus booster is recommended. Consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more information.  Fall Trip Sophomore Trip Fall 2010 will mark Lovett's sixth annual school-year trip. Ten sophomores and several faculty will visit Siempre Verde for two weeks during the fall semester, enjoying the opportunity to learn about and explore the region more in depth than the standard visitor, who comes for just a few days. It is hoped that these sophomores will use their junior and senior years to engage in research projects based on the interdisciplinary knowledge they obtained at Siempre Verde and, in turn, inspire and encourage other students to visit. For more information, contact Lovett Upper School Academic Dean Marsha Little at mlittle@lovett.org.   Scholarships Lovett students who wish to take advantage of Siempre Verde but do not have the financial means to do now can apply for financial aid. Established with a substantial donation by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel N. Frankel, the Frankel Family Siempre Verde Scholarship Fund will provide support to students who have demonstrated financial need and display qualities of good character, hard work, and the desire to pursue their educational interests outside the classroom. An additional scholarship opportunity has been created in honor of Siempre Verde’s founders, Connie and Bob Braddy. This need-based award offers financial assistance to Siempre Verde for students who demonstrate a passion for botany, conservation, and ecology. For more information about these scholarship opportunities, contact Angela Morris-Long at amorrislong@lovett.org. Scholarships are available for the Summer 2010 trips.