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Planning your gap year or a holiday to Cuba? Be more than a tourist on an island of incredible beauty, immense cultural diversity and unique social history.

The Solidarity Brigade consists of groups from the solidarity organisations of several European countries. Members of the Brigade spend their time near Havana on the Julio Antonio Mella camp as a ‘Brigadista’, working, learning and socialising with Cubans and people from all across Europe.

It is a unique opportunity to experience the Cuban Revolution firsthand and show that Cuba is not alone.

* See the real Cuba
* Learn to salsa
* Try authentic Cuban rum

Brigadistas take part in a full programme of educational and political activities plus visits to hospitals and schools to see for yourself the successes of the Revolution. Entertainment is provided at the camp with live bands and dance lessons, whilst excursions to some of Cuba’s fantastic beaches and places of interest are organised.

* Learn Spanish
* Visit museums, galleries and beaches
* Get involved in a range of cultural activities
* See and discuss the Cuban political system

CSC organises two Brigades a year, one in the Summer and one in the Winter . A preparation day takes place before you leave, this gives you the opportunity to meet Brigadistas, both old and new, to share experiences of Brigade life and ask any questions you may have.

Start Dates

The next Brigade is:

28/06/12 - 20/07/12 (Summer Brigade)
OR
Late December 2012- January 2013 (Winter Brigade)

Costs / Benefits

The cost of the upcoming Summer Brigade (June-July 2012) will be approx. £1100. The Winter Brigade (Dec '12 - Jan '13) has yet to be confirmed. All costs to be confirmed and include return flights with Virgin Airlines from London Gatwick, UK departure tax, Cuban visa, transfer from Havana International Airport, accommodation, food, and most visits whilst at the camp.

Requirements

The Brigade is designed for departure from London (UK) only, and we cannot arrange flights from other countries. If you are not a UK resident you must arrange your own flights to the UK to join the group, or to Havana to meet the group on arrival. Please check travel requirements and regulations from your country - we cannot advise on these for non UK residents.