Day 2:

6:00-7:00- Breakfast

7:00-2:00pm- Follow one of the children from Ecole the Bel-Air “for a day in life of a child ”.

8:00- 10:00 In the morning sit in some of the classrooms to observe the teaching methods of the teachers as well as their interaction with the students. 

10:00-11:00- while the children are in recess, the volunteers will have a small forum with the teachers to better understand their teaching methods and suggest ways they can improve the learning environment.

11:00-12:00 Lunch

12:00-2:00pm Create artwork with the students and distribute any goods or supply you may have for the school.

2:00pm- 5:00pm- Tour Champs De Mars to see sites such as the palace, statue of Toussaint Louverture and other historical sites along the park. Visit the Museum of Haitian Art, and Museum Du Pantheon National are worth visiting.

5:00pm-6:00pm- Visit Park de la Cane Sucre, the site was an old colonial sugar plantation which has been restored and is now designated as an historical site in the heart of Port-Au-Prince. Volunteer will also enjoy authenticate Haitian cuisine and music.

6:00pm- return to the Hotel where you can enjoy the ground and a picturesque sunset from the mountaintop.

Day 3:

7:00am-8:00am- Breakfast

8:00am-12:00pm- Return to Ecole Du Bel-Air for a “keep your community clean” campaign. Volunteers will help school children and the community with the cleaning of an empty lot adjacent to the school building. Volunteers will help with the planting of flowers and paint a wall, this will help improve the area and give the children a safer space to play during recess.

12:00-1:00pm- Special thank you presentation from the student of Ecole du Bel-Air.1:00pm-2:00pm- Interact with the parents of the students get a chance to hear their stories which will help with a better understanding of the mission of the Edeyo foundation.

2:00pm-6:00pm- Visit Kenscoff, a city located 1500 meters above sea level. It is a lovely little town in the mountains above PetionVille in Port-au-Prince. In the upper hills of Kenscoff, lie the beautiful mountains of Belot, with its rich brick-red earth, luxurious green grass and majestic pine trees. Volunteer will visit the Wynne farm and Le Monticel two ecological sites in Kenscoff. The Peace Corps has its training center here.

Day 4:

The Pricing Package:

 

Cost of Mission to Airline Ambassadors Members

All inclusive package (with airfare) $1300.00   Ground Package (excluding airfare) $800.00

Prices below are approximate and provided for your information and planning purposes only -- should you be interested in extending your length of stay. Lodging* Based on Double occupancy Hotel Montana www.htmontana.com   3 X nights @$160 PP Hotel Montana is ideally located far from the turbulence of the city; just ten minutes form all the shops, art galleries and restaurants in Petionville.   Hotel Montana is the best spot for your stay in Haiti.  It is located within a half hour to 45 minutes from the school.  Comfort and services are offered in 120 rooms decorated with exquisite taste. Discover their numerous terraces and admire the view from the shade of some superb mahogany trees that are over a hundred years old.  All the rooms are decorated art deco style with Haitian made mahogany furniture. The rooms are fully air conditioned, telephone and internet service is provided. European Breakfast is provided daily by the hotel. Airfare Price range from $450-$600 Per ticket If traveling within the New York Tri-State area American Airlines is currently the airline of choice. There is a non-stop flight that leaves every morning at 9:45am from JFK airport. Transportation 4 X days@ $1,000 for a car with up to 6 people Transportation includes a chauffer/tour guide, pick up to and from the airport to the hotel. Daily pick up from the hotel to the school.  Daily sightseeing tour.  Food $150-200X 1 Includes the dinners and lunches for the 4 days

To Sign-Up :

• You must be a current AAI member. 

           Please visit our Membership Section to join or update your membership if necessary.

• You must sign an AAI Release Form and send it to:

Airline Ambassadors International
418 California Avenue, PO Box 459
Moss Beach, CA 94038

• To register for the trip:

Please send a check for $800 ($1300 if you want airfare included), indicating "Haiti - September 2009 " to:

Airline Ambassadors International
418 California Avenue, PO Box 459
Moss Beach, CA 94038

Or, select the donate button and enter a $800.00 Trip Registration fee ($1300 if you wish to have airfare covered):

• Contact trips@airlineamb.org to confirm your interest and participation .

• Please take a copy of our Volunteer Donation Receipt with you on the trip and return a copy to our office (address above) when you return home.  Your donations will be tax deductible!