Weekends are open. If there are unexpected problems (e.g., poor weather conditions), our work schedule may have to change, requiring that plans and personnel be flexible. Various points of interest exist within the vicinity of the Martz Farm, and San Ignacio. These include the Mountain Pine Ridge, where one can visit the Rio Frio Caves, the Rio On Pools, 1000 ft. falls, and the site of Caracol. Two long weekends will be scheduled in order to allow students to visit some areas slightly further afield. Some destinations include the offshore Cayes, and the southern Belize coastal town of Placencia. While in the Cayes or Placencia one can dive, fish, swim, or just relax. The proximity to the Guatemala border also offers the ideal setting for a weekend trip to Tikal, and the island capital of Flores. The Mexican border city of Chetumal can also be visited over a long weekend.

On normal weekends shorter day trips to the Guatemalan border town of Melchor can also be undertaken for shopping purposes. While waiting for the shoppers, some may wish to participate in the informal fiestas which are common place in Champon, the "no man's" land between the two borders. More organized fiestas are held during the summer at the traditional Maya village of Socotz, and its neighboring town of Benque Viejo. Further afield, participants may wish to visit the Belize Zoo, or the Blue Hole, both located near the Capital of Belmopan. Closer to home, participants can visit a number of archaeological sites, such as Cahal Pech and Xunantunich.