PROGRAM
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
2024-2025 Destinations
South Africa / Spain / Turkey / Italy
Fall 2024: South Africa / Spain
August 25, 2024 - December 14, 2024
Q1 South Africa
Q2 Spain
Spring 2025: Turkey / Italy
January 19, 2025 - May 10, 2025
Q3 Turkey
Q4 Italy
2025-2026 Destinations
South Africa / Greece / Spain / Australia
Fall 2025: South Africa / Greece
August 24, 2025 - December 13, 2025
Q1 South Africa
Q2 Greece
Spring 2026: Spain / Australia
January 18, 2026 - May 9, 2026
Q3 Spain
Q4 Australia
2024-2025 Schedule
Fall Semester 2024: South Africa / Spain
August 25, 2024 - December 14, 2024
August 25
Students and staff arrive in South Africa
August 26
Student orientation
August 27 - October 4
Quarter 1: South Africa - Rocklands
October 5
Students and staff depart for fall break
October 6 - October 26
Fall break
October 27
Students and staff arrive in Spain
October 28 - December 13
Quarter 2: Spain
December 14
Depart for winter break
Spring Semester 2025: Turkey / Italy
January 19, 2025 - May 10, 2025
January 19
Students and staff arrive in Antalya, Turkey
January 20 - March 7
Quarter 3
March 8
Students and staff depart for spring break
March 9 - March 29
Spring break
March 30
Students and staff arrive in Arco, Italy
March 31 - May 9
Quarter 4
May 10
Graduation
2025-2026 Schedule
Fall Semester 2025: South Africa / Greece
August 24, 2025 - December 13, 2025
August 24
Students and staff arrive in Cape Town, South Africa
August 25
Student orientation
August 25 - October 4
Quarter 1: Rocklands, South Africa
October 4
Students and staff depart for fall break
October 5 - October 27
Fall break
October 28
Students and staff arrive in Athens
October 29 - December 12
Quarter 2: Greece
December 13
Depart for winter break
Spring Semester 2026: Spain / Australia
January 18, 2026 - May 9, 2026
January 18
Students and staff arrive in Barcelona, Spain
January 19 - February 27
Quarter 3
February 28
Students and staff depart for spring break
March 1 - March 21
Spring break
March 22
Students and staff arrive
March 30 - May 8
Quarter 4
May 9
Graduation
Food and Lodging
Food
The World Class team eats a variety of foods-- dependent primarily on the current destination. While abroad, the program will either cook or eat food prepared for us in restaurants or by hired chefs. We will eat Tajine in Morocco, Paella in Spain, Baklava in Greece-- wherever in the world we are at, eating is an extension of the cultural experience. While in the United States, students and staff rotate between cooking responsibilities using our own cooking equipment. World Class Academy caters to any dietary needs and promotes healthy food choices. We always offer vegetarian options at meals and can cater to vegan and gluten-free diets as well. It is important while training that students eat well-rounded, nutritious meals. Students and staff help with shopping trips, cooking, and clean-up duty when preparing meals for the group. Cooking and eating well are two of the many life lessons that students take home from a semester with World Class Academy.
Lodging
While traveling both internationally and within the United States, the program looks for comfortable accommodations close to climbing. During our time abroad, accommodations usually include cabins, lodges, and hostels. When in the U.S., the program will usually stay at large rental houses, hostels, or campgrounds. Lodging varies depending on where in the world we are.
Our Faculty
World Class Academy relies on dedicated faculty who are professionals in the art of teaching, coaching, and outdoor leadership.
Drew Lefkowith
BME and BM, emphasis saxophone, from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music
Pursuing Masters of Outdoor Education Leadership from Prescott College
Lohan Lizin
B.S. in Mathematics — Young Harris College.
Dana Trumpower
B.A. in French and Geography, Minor in Environmental Science – UNC-Chapel Hill
Masters in Secondary Education (M.Ed.) – Portland State University
Marcos Fernandez
B.S Geology Northland College M.A.T AMNH RGGS
Rebecca Cairney
undergraduate degree in International Development from the University of Guelph
B.Ed. from the University of British Columbia
Miller Scott
BS in Political Science from Texas Tech University
Sophie Pollack
B.A. in Humanities
Carter Percy
BS Plant Biology conc. Plant Ecology – University of Georgia
MA Teaching – Valdosta State University