Bula! Arrive into Nadi, Fiji this afternoon and be warmly greeted by your Infuse Program Leaders. Transfer to the Eco-Lodge and settle in with a swim in the pool and get to know your fellow educators. Tonight after a welcome dinner, you will participate in a formal sevsevu ceremony to begin learning the intricacies of Fijian culture. Wearing your new sulu, get to know the local staff over a bowl of kava!

Morning: Workshop #1 - Orientation and Experiential Learning. Welcome! Today’s workshop will investigate barriers and opportunities to experiential learning in our school communities. We will brainstorm ways to increase student engagement, improve behaviours, increase self development and ensure successful future pathways for students.

Afternoon and Evening: This afternoon, you will begin work on a community service project in one of the villages neighbouring our Momi Bay Eco Lodge. Through decades of work in the community, Infuse has developed strong relationships with the local villagers and our service initiatives are an extension of these ties. All our projects are designed with a grass-roots approach benefiting the community, locals and students/teachers and align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Examples of service projects include building toilets in a rural village, repairing homes for families in need or improving local school facilities. Don’t worry, no construction experience is necessary as you will be working alongside community members and have the opportunity to learn new skills, get to know some of the locals and give back to the community you are visiting!

Head to a historical lookout point at sunset tonight and share stories from the day before dinner as a group back at the eco-lodge.

After breakfast and a morning language lesson, head to Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park. Enjoy a hike through forest and enormous dunes of Fiji’s first national park. Learn about the history of this area, and help rangers with reforestation efforts by planting native species in the park.

Grab lunch in Sigatoka this afternoon as you have some time to explore the local markets and meet up with a local women's crafting group. Learn about traditional clay work, and make your own clay creation, which will be ready for you to take home at the end of your trip!

Head back to the base later today to assist with running an afterschool kid’s club. Infuse Travel partners with villages in the Momi Bay region, to provide youth with opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and educational enrichment. Activities focus on the development of leadership, teamwork, communication and citizenship amongst all participants as well as curriculum areas such as English Language, physical education, and arts and crafts. After a full day of exploration, you will head back to the base house for a debrief and dinner by the pool.

Morning: Workshop #2 - Curriculum Links & Driving Student Engagement. 

Today we’ll dive into how we can include real world skills into the school curriculum. We’ll take a look at current trends and data, and highlight ways to provide classroom experiences with students that put them at the centre of their own learning.

Afternoon and Evening: This afternoon you’ll help prepare and distribute meals as part of the Infuse Meal Program Service Project for disadvantaged mothers and children. One of our most rewarding projects in Fiji! Spend a few hours learning to cook Indian and Indo-Fijian dishes commonly enjoyed along the coast of Viti Levu Island. Your teacher, Shalini, will welcome you into her home and teach you the colonial history of Fiji, and the resulting Indian community she is a part of, all while teaching you to make some of the best food around. When you’re done cooking, pack the food up and bring it into Nadi town, where you will deliver meals to a shelter for vulnerable women and children. Infuse Travel’s programs in Fiji have been supporting this shelter for many years, and today’s activities are always a highlight of the trip.

After dinner tonight your local program leaders will teach you how to Meke - a traditional Fijian dance!

Explore the islands off the coast of Viti Levu today with a full day of island hopping! We will depart Momi Bay and head out on an island-hopping excursion to explore the beautiful islands off the coast of Viti Levu. Enjoy the opportunity to swim and snorkel these warm South Pacific waters. Snorkel the world’s third largest barrier reef and learn about marine conservation efforts along the way. We’ll cruise past some of the best surfing spots in Fiji (including world famous Cloudbreak) to check out the waves and the surfers. There’ll also be plenty of time to relax on the white sand beaches and grab an ice cream or a cold drink at one of the picturesque resorts. Get ready for turquoise waters, snorkelling on tropical reefs and sand in your toes as you enjoy your own private boat cruise.

Morning: Workshop #3 - Goal setting & Program Debrief

Today we’ll debrief on what we’ve learned and set some future goals on how to implement new skills and knowledge. Sign up for an additional mentoring session provided by Infuse 4 weeks after the return from Fiji to further support your individual goals.

Top off the trip with an exhilarating zipline through the rainforest canopy, with amazing views of the ocean! Your program leaders will bid farewell to you this afternoon as you head to the airport. We hoped you enjoyed your time in Fiji - Moce!