2024-2025 School Year
Brazil / Peru / South Africa / Western Sahara / Spain
Fall 2024: Brazil / Peru
August 25 - December 14
Q1 Brazil
Q2 Peru
Spring 2025: South Africa / Morocco / Spain
January 19 - May 10
Q3 South Africa
Q4 Western Sahara and Spain
- August 25 – October 5 Q1 Brazil: Cumbuco, Taiba and Macapa
- October 6 - October 27 Fall Break
- October 28 - December 14 Q2 Peru: Negritas, Paracas
- December 15 - January 18 Winter Break
- January 19 - March 8 Q3 South Africa: Cape Town
- March 9 - March 29 Spring Break
- March 30 - May 10 Q4 Western Sahara and Spain: Dahkla, Tarifa
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, Lomo Saltado y Ceviche in Peru, Tapioca in Brazil, Gallo Pinto in Costa Rica... wherever in the world we are at, eating is an extension of the cultural experience. While in the United States or Canada, 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 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. This is often one of the most important life lessons that students take home.
Lodging
While traveling both internationally and within the United States, the program looks for comfortable accommodations close to the kite launch. During our time abroad, accommodations usually include cabins, lodges, hostels and kite centers with sleeping facilities. 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.
Polly Crathorne
1st Class M.A. in Human Geography from the University of Edinburgh
Franco Omega Tremsal
Industrial Engineering with a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Catholic University of Cordoba, Argentina. Minor diploma in in both Otologic Coaching and Online Marketing.
Merle Mönster
M.Sc. in Sports Science at the University of Innsbruck
Toni Leopold Leidl
M.Sc. in Sports Science at the University of Innsbruck, Cert. Physical Education Teacher University of Munich, Cert. Medical Mental Coach Vitalakademie Innsbruck
Alex Boden
BEng in Aerospace Engineering at Brunel University, Commercial Pilot License with Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
Katie Evans
B.Sc. Biology and Ma. Energy and Society at Durham University, PGCE in Biology Teaching at UCL University and United Teaching, Level 2 Lacrosse Coach, Outdoor First Aid.