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2023 Summer Program
The program intent is to provide unparalleled cultural immersion and leadership development, while building new skills, giving back to communities, and forming long-lasting friendships.
Students will gain insights into the challenges locals face throughout Kenya and collaborate alongside their peers and local communities to help support and implement sustainable service projects.
As they combine culture and meaningful service throughout their journey, students will celebrate tribal customs of the Maasai people, learning about their history and heritage.
They will be surrounded by the wild expanse of the Savannah and in the warm company of Maasai community members who are eager to share their stories. Students will become part of the community and learn what it’s like to live in Kenya as they interact with their Kenyan peers and visit local families.
Students will also go on excursions to must-see spots and have the adventure of a lifetime exploring Kenya!
Why Kenya?
We believe that the best experiences are co-created, facilitated and curated with a local. Our president was born and raised in Kenya! We wanted to share her unique experience.
Located in East Africa, Kenya is ethnically diverse boasting numerous cultures, varied and striking landscapes, and the mecca of wildlife, famous for the big 5 – The Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros, Elephant, and African Buffalo.
Comprising a variety of tribes, East Africans as a whole are known to be some of the friendliest people in the world, warmly welcoming visitors and immediately accepting them into their lives. Adding to the country’s ethnic diversity are Europeans and Asian immigrants from many nations.
Getaway Growth’s East Africa program takes students on a 2 week adventure, where they have the privilege to embrace the traditional Maasai culture in Kenya, receive a behind-the-scenes look at conserving Kenya’s wildlife and coastal ecosystems, collaborate with local youth, build relationships, and sample the flavors of the local fusion of cultural cuisine.
Meet Our 2023 Cohort
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Highlights from 2022
Testimonials
Four things I learned from participating in Getaway Growth's Summer 2022 Program:
I learned that being myself is the best way to approach life.
I learned to appreciate other cultures, and to asks questions by being curious in order to form relationships.
I learned that how my small actions affect the environment on a day to day basis.
It was so nice to see that people who really didn't know each other could love, care, and support one another in such an immense way... I was really touched by this.
-Grace W 
The best aspect of the program was getting a non-touristy Kenyan experience. For instance, seeing the Maasai village, getting to interact with the women and children there, and experiencing their culture and life firsthand. Also, the safari drive was amazing, seeing non-caged animals in the zoo (rather, in the wild/their natural habitat) And, also making Kenyan friends!!! Just literally meeting everyone there!
-Avey S 
Two things I learned from participating in Getaway Growth's Summer 2022 Program:
I can form great relationships with people regardless of their background, culture, and every other thing that makes me different from them.
I must first understand my culture before understanding that of others.
-Adriana h 
The workshops had taught me so much. Hearing the opinions and thoughts from my peers was also so insightful. I learned what it meant to be ethical in participating in service learning and working with the environment. I learned what intercultural competence is and how our participation in this program is connected to that. I learned more about my responsibility as a human being, student, environmental steward, traveler/tourist, and as a service learner and the importance of it.
-Vivianna H 
The best aspect of the program was all of it really, but what I enjoyed the most was sitting down and listening to other people's perspectives and getting to know and understand them on a deeper level.
-Brita N 
I learned about different cultures and how to give back to the environment.
Leo R 
One preconceived notion regarding the program was that students from abroad would be different from us, but it turned out they were just like us, the Kenyan students. I also learned that the world has a lot to offer. Let's explore and learn from it.
-Tabitha W 
By participating in the program I learned a lot about other cultures, traditions, and what service learning truly means. I learned about intercultural competence, about restoration, and I got to meet the Maasai tribe. Not only that but I learned about environmental issues, about Karen Blixen, and history of Mombasa. Although it was only two weeks I’ve broaden my knowledge on various topics that will stick with me forever.
Heidi R 
One pre-conceived notion regarding the program was that, I had thought I knew my own culture. There is more to culture than what meets the eye.
- Kagema M 
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