Expedition document (pdf)
The 8th stop in the impossible2Possible World Expedition Series is Peru. The route for the i2P Expedition
Peru is one of the most bio-diverse on the planet, crossing 11,000 feet in elevation, from the high Andes
plateau to the bountiful ecosystem of the Amazonian jungle in Manu National Park. A team of five Youth
Ambassadors will attempt to run a marathon per day for 6 consecutive days! As the elevation changes over
the course of their journey the i2P team will travel through one of the richest gradients of ecosystems on the
planet.
Expedition Theme
The i2P Expedition Peru will focus on Ecosystem
Services. Ecosystem services are the collection of
benefits that ecosystems provide to humanity. The
ultimate goal of the education program is to provide
Youth Ambassadors and learners following the
expedition, the knowledge and tools needed to:
- Describe ecosystems,
- Establish the value of ecosystems,
- Describe the impact of human activity on the
ecosystem, and
- Develop strategies to mitigate the loss of
ecosystem services.
Cultural Sensitivity Training
As globalization and international collaboration increase, there are greater difficulties in cross-cultural communication. Challenges consist of understanding local issues from various perspectives or working with people who have different communication styles. Intercultural communication can help you approach the world with various regional perspectives and give you the tools to build bridges across cultures. As part of their preparation for Expedition Peru, the i2P Youth Ambassadors have undergone cultural sensitivity training to help them gain a better understanding of the social and environmental issues surrounding Peru. These newly developed intercultural skills will enhance their ability to work in teams, become community leaders, and empower others to take action.
Registration Details
impossible2Possible is once again reaching out to Educate, Inspire, and Empower an entire generation! The impossible2Possible Ecosystem Services Program will be the focus of Expedition Peru. An advanced education resource program will span the preparation and execution of this expedition, with students witnessing what it takes to prepare physically and mentally to push beyond perceived limits.
Read the following document (PDF) to get started with registration:
- School Registration Information (PDF)
- School Registration
Schools
impossible2Possible is honored to have so many incredible schools participating in Expedition Peru! Thousands of students will join Team i2P as we prepare and then run from the high Andes
plateau to the bountiful ecosystem of the Amazonian jungle in Manu National Park. Check back often to see your school added here!
| School |
| Colegio Pukllasunchis |
| Winston Middle School |
| St. Martha Catholic School |
| Greenbank Middle School |
| McCloskey Elementary |
| Harrison High School |
| Grand Rapids Public |
| St. Thomas High School |
| Moura State School |
| The Stewart School |
| Module Vanier |
| Central Falls High School |
| Canyon School |
| Livingstone School |
| Crowsnest Consolidated High School |
| Martello Enrichment School |
| H.D. Stafford Middle School |
| Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary |
| Kwantlen Park Secondary |
| O'Neill Junior High School |
| Reid Elementary |
| CANYON MEADOWS |
| Nakusp Secondary School |
| St Flannan's Primary Catholic School |
| Chief Dan George Middle School |
| Minnekhada Middle |
| Frontenac Secondary School |
| Canadian Academy |
| Hawthorne High School |
| College Jeanne-Sauve |
| Macdonald Drive Elementary |
| Drummond Central Public School |
| PADUA COLLEGE |
| Symmes Jr. High |
| Holy Spirit Bray Park |
| Walden Academy |
| Delta Work Options |
| Mutchmor PS |
| Oak-Land Jr. High |
| Holy Spirit Primary School |
| Holy Spirit |
| Jennie Elliott |
| Battle Ground Middle School |
| Campbell Home School |
| Holy Spirit School |
| List Elementary |
| Forestburg |
| Jarvis Academy |
| Osoyoos Elementary |
| Scuola di Scienze della Comunicazione |
| Faculty of Education |
| St. Bernard School |
| Riverview Middle School |
| Osoyoos Elementary School |
| D'Arcy McGee High |
| Bonaccord Elementary |
| Brookfield High School |
World Expedition Series
The World Expedition Series is designed to transport students to remote and contrasting locales around the world. To date, the Series has seen young adventurers trek among glaciers containing millions of liters of water in the Canadian Arctic, across the desolate sands of the Sahara, through the dense and lush jungle of the Amazon, traversing portions of the Bolivian salt flats into the mountainous Altiplano, venturing through the vast & expansive Thar Desert, and exploring the Kalahari & Makgadikgadi regions of Botswana! As with all i2P Youth Expeditions, the team will push themselves beyond any perceived physical and mental boundaries they have ever placed upon themselves to discover that they are truly capable of achieving the impossible.
