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Madventurers are the ear th shakers , r isk takers , and d i f ference makers o f the wor ld .

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M ission

Madven tu rer is ded ica ted to empower ing g loba l communi t ies through

susta inab le serv ice, t ransformat i ve learn ing , and adventurous exp lorat ion

Ethos Madven tu rer 's ethos i s "developing

together" ; our a im is to support loca l communit ies in developing countr ies whi ls t

empower ing Madventurers to ga in l i fe -chang ing educationa l exper iences.

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Development Goals

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Our pr imary and found ing focus is

to support pro jects re la ted to

sanita t ion ef forts and access to

c lean water around the wor ld

Educat ion

Madven tu rer is a lso dedicated to

support ing pro jec ts that promote the

advancement of education and

sports

Mad real ly stuck out to me. I l ike it

because it was small and fami ly oriented. They give you a lot of

support before, during , and after the trip . ”

Cathy Lopez Three-time Madventurer in Ghana

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Whether you are look ing for a team bu i ld ing t r ip for your company, an educat iona l excurs ion for your s tudents , or a l i fe changing exper ience to share w i th your fami ly ,

we can create your per fect i t inerary . !

Pick your dates, your country , your pro ject , and your excurs ions for a custom adventure o f a l i fe t ime. Contact groups@madventurer .com to get s tar ted.

!!!! Why not go so lo , or jo in w i th one of your buddies? Meet ing other l i ke -minded people

on a Pro ject overseas is a fantast ic way to take t ime of f , enhance your resume, exp lore the wor ld and g ive back at the same t ime!

Immerse yourse l f in a new cu l ture and jo in a team of people f rom around the wor ld

for a bu i ld ing pro ject in summer 2015.

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“This has been one of the best summers I 've ever had. I was meant to stay there for four weeks but I en joyed it

so much I stayed an extra week.”

Laxmi Poojary

Project Detai ls

The Bu i ld : Toi let B locks a t var ious schoo ls and the beg inn ing o f c lassrooms a t a community school Loca t ion: Th is summer we wi l l have pro jec ts throughout Ghana inc lud ing the lush Vo lta Reg ion , bust l ing Cape Coast , and the beach town o f Ke ta . We wi l l a lso cont inue our spor ts development and educat ion suppor t wi th Maranatha Community School .

In the or igina l Madventurer communi ty deve lopment des tina t ion, immerse yoursel f in a cu lture fu l l o f br igh t co lors , footba l l fans, big smi les , and lots of azonto dancing .

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Pro ject Dates

Educat ion , Spor ts , and Medic Pro jects Start Date Pro jec t Durat ion January 17 2 ,4,6 , or 8 weeks January 31 2 ,4, or 6 weeks February 14 2 or 4 weeks February 28 2 weeks

Summer Bu i ld ing Pro jec ts Start Date Pro jec t Durat ion June 6 2 , 4, 6, 8, or 10 weeks June 20 2 , 4, 6, or 8 weeks Ju l y 4 2 ,4, or 6 weeks Ju l y 18 2 or 4 weeks August 1 2 weeks

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“A unique opportunity I wi l l remember forever, not only the community in which we l ived but in

the ski l ls I have learned.”

M ichael Salvage !

Project Detai ls

The Bu i ld : One to two c lassroom b locks a t Bubogo Schoo l Loca t ion: Th is summer we wi l l have pro jec ts throughout the J in ja reg ion o f Uganda located around the source o f the great N i le r i ver

Pro ject Dates

Summer Bu i ld ing Pro jec ts August 1 – August 28 4 weeks August 1 – August 14 2 weeks August 15 – August 28 2 weeks Want ing to add some ext ra adven tu re? Jo in the K i l iman ja ro Chal lenge in nearby Tanzania before your pro jec t.

Ha i led as the "Pear l o f Af r ica" by Winston Church i l l , Uganda is a country o f s tagger ing beauty - a lush green land whose stunn ing , d i verse countrys ide suppor ts incred ib le wi ld l i fe inc lud ing hal f

o f the wor ld 's populat ion o f Mounta in Gor i l las and Chimpanzees.

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“ I had the most amazing 6

weeks of my l ife . I wi l l never forget my t ime in Tanzania and wi l l miss it . ”

M ia Taleb !

Pro ject Dates

Pr imary Schoo ls and Commun ity Pro jects Start Date Pro jec t Durat ion February 21 2 or 4 weeks March 2 2 weeks

Summer Bu i ld ing Pro jec ts

Ju l y 4 – Ju ly 31 4 weeks Ju l y 4 – Ju ly 17 2 weeks Ju l y 18 – Ju ly 31 2 weeks Want ing to add some ext ra adven tu re? Jo in the K i l iman ja ro Chal lenge a f te r your pro jec t.

Project Detai ls

The Bu i ld : A teacher’s accommodat ion b lock, c lassrooms, and a to i let b lock Loca t ion: You wi l l be work ing in the communit ies a round Moshi , located a t the base o f the stunn ing Mt . K i l iman ja ro .

Take a t r ip to the largest country in East Af r ica. A land of spec tacu la r game reserves and the dusty savannah grass lands o f the Serenget i , w ide expans ive pa lm

f r inged beaches and the snowcapped peaks o f K i l imanjaro .

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“Seeing the f irst c lassroom

being painted- it was a

great feel ing giving the

k ids a better learning experience.”

Tara D ickinson !

Pro ject Dates

Summer Bu i ld ing Pro jec ts

Ju l y 4 – Ju ly 31 4 weeks Ju l y 4 – Ju ly 17 2 weeks Ju l y 18 – Ju ly 31 2 weeks Want ing to add some ext ra adven tu re? Jo in the K i l iman ja ro Chal lenge a f te r your pro jec t.

Project Detai ls

The Bu i ld : School to i le t b locks. Loca t ion: Th is summer we wi l l have pro jec ts throughout He l l s Ga te Nationa l Park in R i f t Va l ley

Madven tu rer community pro jects in Kenya are loca ted deep in the R i f t Va l ley near both Lake Nakuru and Lake Na ivasha wi th spec tacular panoramas and breathtak ing scenery.

Jo in our projec ts and exper ience the wonders o f East A f r i ca .

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“An experience with every type of emotion. . . A great

organization to do a project with and I would defin itely

recommend them to others .”

Gayle Johnson !

Pro ject Dates

Educat ion, Educare, Set t lement , Care Work, and Surf and Teach Projec ts run a l l year

round for 2 weeks or longer. P ro jects start the 1st and 3rd Sa turday o f the month.

Summer Bu i ld ing Pro jec ts

Ju l y 4 – Ju ly 31 4 weeks Ju l y 4 – Ju ly 17 2 weeks Ju l y 18 – Ju ly 31 2 weeks

There i s so much to learn and exp lore as you serve w ith the loca l commun ity in th is busy and co lor fu l area . I t i s the best o f both wor lds as you wi l l be ab le to encounter the

bust l ing urban s ide of Cape Town and the nearby more ru ral se t t lements.

Project Detai ls

The Bu i ld : Educare Center for ch i ldren wi th d isab i l i t ies . Loca t ion: Exper ience the v ibrance and and beauty o f Cape Town r i ch in na tura l beauty and h istory.

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“ I got out of my comfort zone,

had inspiring conversations with my university teammates, and

most of all, met some of the most genuinely kind and loving people I

have ever met in my life..” Kassandra H ishida

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Pro ject Dates

Summer Bu i ld ing Pro jec ts

Ju l y 17 – August 14 4 weeks Ju l y 17 – Ju ly 31 2 weeks Ju l y 31 – August 14 2 weeks

F i j i is an abso lu te l y gorgeous country w ith r i ch t rad i t ion and some o f the f r iend l iest peop le you wi l l ever meet. Prepare for the adventure o f a l i fe t ime as you are abou t to be immersed

in F i j ian cu l tu re and we lcomed into a community un l i ke any you have ever seen be fore .

Project Detai ls

The Bu i ld : Extens ions to the Madven tu rer Community Center and househo ld sani tat ion pro jects Loca t ion: Immerse yoursel f in the we lcoming and gorgeous v i l lage o f Nabout in i .

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“Thoroughly memorable

experience! the crew, other volunteers, and local people were

amazing! ” L isa Mulal ly

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Pro ject Dates

Summer Bu i ld ing Pro jec t

June 13 – Ju ly 10 4 weeks Ju l y 17 – Ju ly 31 2 weeks Ju l y 31 – August 14 2 weeks Want ing to add some ext ra adven tu re? Jo in the Ch ie f ’s Machu Picchu Chal lenge a f te r your pro jec t.

Exper ience brea thtak ing v iews and p len ty o f oppor tun ity for adventurous exp lorat ion . Madven tu rer has been work ing in Peru for many years and our pro jects loca ted h igh among the spec tacular Andes Mountains wi th a focus on local community development .

Project Detai ls

The Bu i ld : C lean water projects Loca t ion: Exper ience the L lupa community near Huaraz, the adven tu re and t rekk ing cap ita l o f Peru.

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Chal lenge yoursel f for a cause th is summer and jo in us on an adventure o f a l i fe t ime tha t ra ises funds for the MAD Foundat ion.

Machu P icchu is one o f the most famous archaeolog ica l s i tes in the wor ld and now

c lassed as one of the Seven Wonders of t he Wor ld . You w i l l embark on the The Sa lkantay

Trai l running beneath the spectacu la r Salkantay Mounta in , one of the h ighest and

stunning in the Peruv ian Andes , cross ing rocky passes and val leys, descend ing into trop ica l ra in forest a long the Urubamba r i ver you w i l l

w itness the most spectacu lar panoramic v iews. Monday 13 Ju ly - F r iday 24 Ju l y 2015

K i l imanjaro i s not on ly Afr ica’s h ighest peak ; i t i s al so the h ighest f reestand ing mounta in in the wor ld . Th is char ity chal lenge trek i s your

opportunity to c l imb the summi t o f the “Roof o f Af r ica”. Be fore and af ter the trek you wi l l have the chance to explore the beauty o f Tanzania

or get involved in a Mad Pro ject .

F r iday 31 Ju l y - F r iday 7 August 2015

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Depos i t A l l pro jects and cha l lenges require a deposi t o f £190 or $300 !

Pro jec t Ba lance

£660 or $1,000 for 2 weeks £860 or $1,350 for 4 weeks £1,060 or $1 ,700 for 6 weeks £1,460 or $1 ,950 for 8 weeks £2,010 or $3 ,500 for K i l imanjaro Chal lenge and Machu P icchu Chal lenge

Ready to Go Mad?

V is i t us a t Madventurer .com to get yourse l f reg istered and ready for the serv ice learn ing adventure o f a l i fe t ime .

Got ques tions? Contac t us at volunteer@madventurer .com for more

in formation about any o f our projects and chal lenges.