International Leadership experience

CAST Schools Student Advisory

Purpose

Explore and immerse oneself in Mexican culture & history while learning about a diverse range of issues in U.S. - Mexico policy. Through this experience, students will develop leadership skills that will benefit both the individual student and the wider world. Travel Dates: Wednesday, January 8 - Saturday, January 11, 2025

Our Host
U.S.-México Foundation

The U.S. Mexico Foundation (USMF) is a binational non-profit organization dedicated to fostering cooperation and bilateral understanding between the United States and Mexico. Rooted in the North America Free Trade Agreement and launched in 2009 with seed funds from the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, Carnegie Corporation, and the Business Foundation in Mexico (Fundemex).

Key Dates

Friday, September 6, 2024 - Confirm intent to travel
October 4: Travel Deposit Due ($75/$25)
December 13, 2024 - All Payments Due
December 15, 2024 : Passport Due

How to Join Us

Trip Costs: $600 or $250 (if your family qualifies for free or reduced lunch)

  • The true cost of the trip per student is approximately $2,500. You only pay a portion of this cost.
  • Fundraising will partially pay for the trip. If your family is in a position the the pay the full cost of the trip, the funds will be used to help make this trip possible for everyone.
  • This subsidized rate covers: All lodging; Food; Transportation, Entry Fees, and Travel Insurance NO student will be left behind because of costs.
  • The price does not include: All personal expenses such as extra meals, snacks, beverages, telephone calls and passport fees

Payment Timeline

  • Friday, September 6, 2024 – Confirm intent to travel
  • October 4: Travel Deposit Due ($75/$25)
  • December 13, 2024 – All Payments Due
  • December 15, 2024 : Passport Due

Please contact Eddie Rodriguez with financial questions (eddie@castschools.com)

Additional Items Needed (to be collected Schools)

  • Signed Permissions Slip
  • Signed Media Release Form
  • Travel Insurance (to be purchased by the school)
  • Copy of your passport
  • General Release of Liability Form
  • CAST Trip Behavior Agreement