Travel Experiences
Camino Walk-A-Thon 2025
Fundraising: April-May 19, 2025
7-day Walk-A-Thon Journey: May 12-19, 2025
From May 12–19, a group of CMASAS faculty, students, parents, and friends will embark on a 100KM (62.1 mile) pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago, walking The Way of St. James from Portugal to Spain.
WHY THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO?
The Camino de Santiago, or "Way of St. James," is an ancient pilgrimage route stretching across Europe. Following the Milky Way west to Cape Fisterra, the trail culminates in Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of Saint James were discovered in the 9th century. This path, rich in heritage and tradition, offers a unique opportunity for self-exploration and empowerment.
We’re inviting YOU to walk own Camino from wherever you live. This is a global community-building journey to promote fun, engagement, health, and opportunities for families in need
Walk With Purpose
As we walk, our goal will be to raise $25,000+ for the Personalized Education Foundation Tuition Assistance Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing life-changing support to families in need. Every dollar raised is fully tax-deductible and goes directly toward giving more students access to personalized, world-class education.
Ways to Participate
The Walk-A-Thon offers multiple ways to be a participant.
- You can sign up to walk.
- You can sign up to walk and fundraise (see Walk With Purpose below).
- You can choose to sponsor someone who is walking.
- You can choose to encourage your peers on their journey by following our progress on our website, social media pages and engaging with us through Facebook, Instagram, or Teams.
Follow our progress
Previous Travel Experiences
Our students had a wonderful time in South Africa. Students were able to see rhinos, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and zebras at the Zulu Nyala Preserve. They also explored the history of the apartheid by visiting Nelson Mandela’s home and the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.
Students and parents met in the Mediterranean sun to explore the historic wonders and natural beauty of Spain and Italy. On this 12-day excursion, we visited Madrid, Barcelona, Rome and the Tuscany region, which included Florence, Lucca, and Pisa. We examined the intertwined histories and experienced the architecture, art and cuisine of Italy and Spain. From the Prado and Park Güell to the Roman Colleseum, CMASAS students explored perspectives on these pillars of Europe.
CMASAS students got to know the charm, tradition, and beauty of Cuba. In Havana, Cuba’s capital city, we discussed the region’s conservation efforts, educational resources, and national identity with locals. We then journeyed east to Cienfuegos to discover Cuba’s culture firsthand with a trip to an art studio as well as music and dance performances. We visited the Pay of Pigs, an old sugar cane plantation, and rode a steam engine train, as well as played baseball with the locals. We also viewed the re-enactment of Fortaleza, which is part of Cuba’s propaganda machine.