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Matt_22 · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 193

I see a lot of ads posted for summer camp work in Korea. Are there any summer camps in Latin America that'll offer decent short-term work?

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

It's much more popular in Korea, but you will see the odd summer job here and there for Latin America. They probably won't be advertising just yet...well, for Central America and Mexico anyway. South American summer is coming up soon, but it runs through Christmas.

Matt_22 · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 193

Thanks, Guy. One more question though: I seem to remember seeing information on this site regarding a volunteer opportunity in la Isla Mujeres - offering free room and board in exchange for work. Only problem is now I can't find it. Do you know of any other similar opportunities like this in the region - ones that might accept a qualified teacher for 4-6 weeks or so?

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Haven't seen any that pay. Usually you'll get free room and board, but here unlike Asia, the kids go on vacation rather than study.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

john_n_carolina · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 700 Location: n. carolina

ill pay to work on the Isla de las Mujeres Smile

couldn't pass up that one

Matt_22 · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 193

just found it!

for any others that might be interested:

http://lges.islamujeres.info/

john_n_carolina · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 700 Location: n. carolina

...good info Smile

thanks for the post -- looks like a excellent place to volunteer

Matt_22 · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 193

john_n_carolina · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 700 Location: n. carolina

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don't worry, i'm married and Back in the U.S of A. sounds like a good program though, nice school. isn't the spring hurricane season in the Yucatan??

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Summer and fall (right now) is hurricane season...

john_n_carolina · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 700 Location: n. carolina

...ok

thanks Guy - thought it started more late April

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Officially, they say the season runs from June 1st to November 30th, but every year is different. 2005 saw hurricanes on into January, but then 2006 saw no storms make landfall at all. It's always hit and miss out there.

MELEE · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:41 pm Post subject:

This past summer (Northern hemisphere) I saw an ad on TEFL.com for a summer school in Colombia, the pay was good, but they only interviewed in London. They also offered a flight, but only from London.

john_n_carolina · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 700 Location: n. carolina

...yes, ive seen that also....if you go to www.idealist.org, or teachabroad.com, you can see hundreds of "summer camp" or 4-12 week programs in C.America/S.America

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