Directors: Jim Stoll, Mike Meighan

Description: Service-learning travel programs for teens 14-19, combining community service projects with cultural exposure & outdoor adventure activities. Participants work in collaboration with established local, national & international service organizations. Focuses on environmental aid in the islands. Students work with the Galapagos National Parks to preserve the biodiversity of the area as well as with local schools to create educational programs that encourage preservation & environmental awareness.

• Camp size:
  16
• Cost, 1 week:
  $1000
• Founded:
  1986
• Gender:
  C
• Maximum age:
  19
• Minimum age:
  14
• Nearest city:
  Puerto Ayora

• Dates & Rates

  Season opens:

  18-Jun-09

  Season closes:

  06-Aug-09

  Activities

  • island exploration
  • swimming
  • snorkeling
  • visit Darwin Institute
  • clear invasive species
  • work with local children
  • develop environmental education programs
  • beach clean-up
  • team building
  • community service
  • land excursions
  • leadership training
  • boat trips
  • hiking
  • sports games