Trekking for kids

Jordan is one of the Middle East’s best spots for outdoor adventures and history with its many canyons (wadis) and desert landscapes that draw in and grab the imagination of all who venture there.  It’s a terrain at the crossroads of history, faiths, and civilizations that will be made unforgettable to you because of the spectacular experience you will have with the beautiful land and people of Jordan.

Trek

Our 6-day trek to Petra and the Wadi Rum, including a camel trek, will take us to many of the highlights that Jordan has to offer. A dip (more of a float!) on the Dead Sea, Mt. Nebo, and desert sands exploration by foot and camel of the UNESCO world heritage site of Wadi Rum will be at the core of the memories that will never leave you.  But the trek to and walk around amazing Petra will be the crown jewel of those memories. Explore the gorges and the many archeological wonders in Petra by walking, climbing or even riding a donkey!  From The Treasury (which appeared in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"), to the Royal Tombs to the Monastery to the ancient theater, and to the water channels carved in the gorge walls, the site is peppered with places to explore.

Our trek will be led by local guides and fully supported. We will trek an average of 5-7 hours a day carrying only a daypack. We will stay in hotels, the famous Feynan Ecolodge, tents, and even a Bedouin tent in the desert along the way. We require that all Trekkers be in good physical condition and able to hike for several hours non-stop, carrying a daypack. It’s important that a good physical conditioning program be undertaken a couple of months before departure.

Orphanage Work

In the capital city of Amman we will spend several days helping an orphan and at risk- children's home. We will spend four fun filled days playing with the children, working on improvement projects at their home and taking them on a field trip to a local point of interest. The days spent at the children's home will be very rewarding and memorable as we will not only see firsthand how the money we raised was put to use, but we will also be able to get to know these amazing kids and their fascinating culture.

Please contact Tricia Donaldson, Director of Operations, for more information

Trip Cost TBA

Fundraising Commitment: $1000
tax-deductible donations for orphanage projects

Included

•TFK trip leader
• 6-day guided trek to Petra and the Wadi Rum (you only carry a daypack)
• Camel trek in Wadi Rum
• Visit Madaba, Mt Nebo and soak in the Dead Sea
• Accommodations in hotels, ecolodge, and tents during trek
• Entrance to Petra (2 days)
• All meals on the Trek and breakfast and either lunch or dinner on non-Trek days
• All ground transportation in Jordan
• Tips to trekking guides and drivers
• Field trip and party with children from orphanage
• TFK shirts, hat, buff, luggage tags
• Group travel insurance

Not Included

• Round trip airfare to Amman
• Several meals
• Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, or bottled water

Expedition Requirements

• 18 yrs or older
• Good health
• Physically fit
• Willing to raise minimum $1000

3 Step Process

1. Apply • Fill out the online application
• Pay $500 deposit ($50 non-refundable)

2. Prepare • Read Information and Fundraising Packet from TFK
• Start a training regimen if not already exercising regularly
• Fundraise for orphanage projects
• Gather all necessary gear for the Trek
• Pay remaining Expedition fees
• Arrange flights

3. Experience • Arrive in-country.
• Enjoy a trip of a lifetime!

We are committed to supporting you every step of the way, both before and during your Expedition.

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Fundraising Resources

After signing up for an Expedition, Trekkers receive a Fundraising Kit, and access to the Trekker Resource Center, with online tips and tools to help you succeed.

TFK Promo DVD • past trek project highlights
• how your donations are used

TFK Brochures • brief version of the website in printed form
• great introduction to TFK for your donors

Personal Fundraising Page
• solicit donations on your page
• set fundraising goals
• track progress in real time
• post a message to your donors
• donors can send a message to you

Other Resources • Ideas for raising your $1000
• form letters to help you get started
• fundraising logs
• receipts and forms
• orphanage project flyer

Contact our Director of Operations, Tricia Donaldson, for more information.