Service Learning & Travel Opportunities

What a Difference Core Values Make

Listed among our core values is the simple dictum to “care beyond self.” More than a sentiment, this is an active concept at Kingswood Oxford, one we cultivate and practice as we continually look beyond our circumstances to help others.

Service learning takes many forms at KO and can be completed through clubs, travel, and other co-curricular activities. Every student must complete community service hours to receive a Kingswood Oxford diploma. Due to the Covid pandemic restraints, our community service requirements are as follows: Class of 2023 – 30 hours, Class of 2024, 45 hours, Class of 2025 and beyond 60 hours.

Many far exceed and graduate with 100 hours or more, making them eligible for the Kingswood Oxford Community Service Hall of Fame.

Local Outreach

Community First School

COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM/ELDERLY NUTRITION KITCHEN

FOODSHARE

Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut

Hands on Hartford (Student Fundraiser)

HOWARD PRESERVE (TRAPROCK RIDGE LAND CONSERVANCY, NOURISH MY SOUL FARM

MIRACLE LEAGUE OF CT

Our Kids Read

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

The Village for Families and Children (Student Fundraiser)

International Outreach

TEAM Tobati – Where Service Meets Travel

Founded by KO reacher Ron Garcia in 1998, Team Tobati has become a popular community service opportunity at KO. Each March (except for the COVID lockdowns), students travel to Tobati, Paraguay, to volunteer on projects that benefit area youth. Over the years, hundreds of KO students (approximately 70% of the Upper School) have traveled internationally and completed dozens of projects that serve the medical and educational needs of the region.

International Model U.N.

In addition to attending local Model U.S. conferences, KO students can attend these conferences in a foreign country with school staff members. A few years ago, students traveled to Russia to attend the St. Petersburg International Model U.S., a three-day-long simulation where students problem-solved vexing international issues. Before and after the conferences, students tour the local area. Our Wyverns have attended conferences in Madrid, Budapest, and Prague, combined with a week of traveling with local private guides.

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