Green Acres School

Green Acres seventh graders participate each winter in a three-week exchange with students from the Leonardo da Vinci School in Lima, Peru. Begun in 1998, the program matches visitors and hosts in a joyful and fulfilling cultural exchange that involves class events, field trips, and if the weather cooperates, the first snowfall some Peruanos have experienced! In the summer, several Green Acres students complete the exchange by spending three weeks in Peru. There they discover the richness of Peruvian history and culture through various excursions. They practice their Spanish in an authentic context, and experience daily life as a student in Lima, participating in regular classes and school activities. The trip allows students to develop greater self-awareness, openness to new lifestyles and viewpoints, and lasting friendships.

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