ITC Giving - St Lucia
The Caribbean has played a fundamental part in the life of ITC Classics. Over the
past four decades these charming islands have attracted our clients, many of whom
return time and again, both because of the exquisite settings, and because of the
local people and communities.
However, we recognise that beyond the luxury hotels, beautiful beaches and gourmet
restaurants, life in the Caribbean for local people can be a real challenge.
We are delighted to introduce our unique programme in St. Lucia which offers clients
the opportunity to engage in and support the heroic work of C.A.R.E. (the Centre
for Adolescent Renewal and Education) and the National Trust of St. Lucia.
Having introduced so many clients to these beautiful Caribbean islands, we are delighted
to have the opportunity to give something back to its people and communities through
ITC Giving.
St Lucia Programme and Itinerary
Location
Anse La Raye, St Lucia
The Project
During your time in St. Lucia you will engage with our partner C.A.R.E., The Centre
for Adolescent Renewal and Education, and you will spend some time with the National
Trust of St Lucia. This unique programme offers a combination of educational and
environmental projects.
Programme and Itinerary
Each guest has a range of unique skills and experiences – your programme will be
designed to create a mutually worthwhile and fulfilling experience.
How will you give a little and gain a lot?
• Inspire and be inspired by disadvantaged youngsters
• Work side by side with local heroes and learn about their work and share
your skills and experience
• Give something back to the places we love to visit
• Do something worthwhile – rest assured that your short time with the projects
will make a difference and your money will be used sustainably
• Make a difference to the lives of some of the most disadvantaged youth in
St Lucia
• Learn about the cultural, social and economic context of growing up, gaining
an education and employment for disadvantaged youth in St Lucia
• Learn about the challenges of special needs education in St Lucia from project
leaders
• Learn about the work of The St Lucia National Trust – the most important
cultural and heritage conservation organisation in St Lucia
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 Orientation and Preparation, briefing meeting, visit C.A.RE. The Centre
for Adolescent Renewal and Education, the National Trust of St Lucia, the projects
where you will be working. Visit a special needs school and have lunch with the
children and teachers. Working lunch, late afternoon briefing over a cold local beer.
Day 2 First day at work - Meet the trainees at CARE with whom you will be
working. Split into small groups. Brief them on the goals of the activities for the
next 4 days. Plan the presentations you will be working on together. The goal of
the activity is to share information gathering and presentation skills with the
trainees and the staff. Lunch with the trainees. Time management will be important
too!
Day 3 Today, travel to Pigeon Point The National Trust site where you will
be working with the trainees accompanied by two staff from CARE - perhaps it will
be beach clearing or identifying flora and fauna . With the assistance of a National
Trust guide you will help the trainees learn more about their heritage and how they
can help preserve it. Picnic lunch with the trainees.
Day 4 Today you will work with the trainees on their presentations. Lots
of creative thinking! Lunch at the Centre.
Day 5 Presentations and Awards ceremony.
A chance for the youngsters to shine! Each group will make their presentation followed
by an awards ceremony and lunch party for the whole group – at a National Trust
site.
Bid farewell to the trainees. After a short rest at your hotel you will rejoin your
field directors for a debrief over a relaxed and delicious dinner in a local restaurant
Accommodation
Hotel Marigot Bay, St. Lucia
What is included?
Flights, accommodation, preparation in the UK, 24- hour In-country support, airport
transfers, lunches for 5 days, daily return transfers from hotel to project, celebration
and presentations for the trainees, dinner on final evening, all park entrance fees
during Giving programme, materials needed for trainee activities.
What’s not included?
Medical and travel insurance, cost of any CRB checks,
Dates
All tours in the ITC Giving Programme are available throughout the year, subject
only to local religious festivals and holidays and school term dates.
Minimum/Maximum group sizes
Minimum of 4 people and maximum of 6 people per tour
Prices from £2,750 based on 2 adults sharing.
Recommended Trip Extensions
• 4 nights at Jade Mountain in the South of the island.
• 3 nights at Jade Mountain and then take a private charter from St Lucia to
Mustique for 4 nights at the elegant Cotton House Hotel.
