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Mentoring Academy

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Oakland, CA 94618

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Mentoring Academy

Do Something Extraordinary

5951-B College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

(510) 345-3000 ext.104   Info@MentoringAcademy.org

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    CUBA

    EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM 2015

    In spring of 2017, Mentoring Academy visited Cuba as part of its EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM

    See a Day-by-Day

    Itinerary of our trip to Cuba.

    Click the button for a PDF.

    Cuba Itinerary

    Travel Day

    Day 1: Arrival

    In spring of 2017, Mentoring Academy visited Cuba as part of its EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM

    Day 1 in Cuba involved lunch on the 3?rd floor at ??? with a great view of Havana.

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    Afterwards, the school walked along the Malecon for a late afternoon view of the ocean and daily life for Cubans.

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    Our final destination for our first day was for the canon ceremony at the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña. This happens every evening at 9pm to signify the closing of the ports.

    Day 2: The Beach & Old Havana

    Day 2 in Cuba involved a little relaxation and exploration with a trip to the beach then a visit to old Havana. The night life was a treat and here is a sample of the band Caracol de la Habana playing at La Vitrola.

    Day 3: Dancing in Miramar

    Day 3 in Cuba involved the school traveling to Miramar, a subdivision of Havana, to learn some Cuban salsa from ???.

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    Next was a lesson in percussion from ???.

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    Afterwards, the school had a fantastic Italian lunch at ???.

    Day 4: Old Havana & Dancing

    In spring of 2017, Mentoring Academy visited Cuba as part of its EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM

    Day 5: Bay of Pigs Scuba Dive

    Day 6: Trinidad

    Mentoring Academy's program to Cuba involved a stop at the Bay of Pigs, a significant part of history between the USA and Cuba. One of our students, Joey, and Mentor, Garret, also took advantage of a scuba dive in the area and Joey captured some great video of the event.

    We visited the town of Trinidad and explored a ceramics studio by a local artist. Thanks to our student Tucker for recording the visit.

    Day 7: Parque ?????

    In spring of 2017, Mentoring Academy visited Cuba as part of its EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM

    Day 8: Lennon Park and Havana

    In spring of 2017, Mentoring Academy visited Cuba as part of its EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM

    Day 9: Las Terrazas

    In spring of 2017, Mentoring Academy visited Cuba as part of its EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM

    Day 10: Last Day in Cuba

    In spring of 2017, Mentoring Academy visited Cuba as part of its EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM

    Traveling Home

    In spring of 2017, Mentoring Academy visited Cuba as part of its EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM