Annual FRIENDS OF STARFISH TRIP

Dates to Be Determined (TBD)

The Starfish Foundation takes a trip each year to our location in Guayaquil, Ecuador! Visitors meet our students and team, and learn about our foundation through a hands-on approach. 

Note: No Friends of Starfish trip has taken place since 2019, initially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and now due to the continued unrest in Ecuador. We will update this webpage with specific details once we have planned another Friends of Starfish trip.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

We will spend most of our days at the Starfish Foundation in Flor de Bastión, Guayaquil.  While there, trip participants can meet and interact with students and staff, learn about Starfish programs, help with tutoring, and work on small service projects. If you have a skill you would like to share with the students, please let us know!  In the past, we have had yoga lessons and English lessons. These days will also include a group lunch with Starfish families and visits to their homes.

We will have the opportunity to sightsee and explore Guayaquil. Some highlights include a visit to the local artisan market, lunch along the "Malecon" (boardwalk in Guayaquil), and a long climb up "Las Peñas" for a beautiful view of the city.

COST:

The total cost is $550 (USD). This trip cost includes your meals, accommodations, transportation within Ecuador, and group activities in Guayaquil. Please note that you are responsible for the cost of your flights to and from Ecuador, vaccinations, and spending money. In the past, trip participants have spent very little once in Ecuador, as all meal expenses and group activities are included in the trip cost.

If you are in need of financial assistance to attend the trip, please contact us at info@thestarfishchange.org. There are a limited number of scholarships available to help offset the cost of travel to and from Ecuador. Awards will be given out based on need and prior involvement with the foundation.

FLIGHTS:

Trip participants are responsible for booking their own flights.

If you need logistical assistance planning your flight schedule, please do not hesitate to ask. Please forward your flight itinerary to info@thestarfishchange.org once it is booked.

OTHER:

For any questions, please email info@thestarfishchange.org.