Marine Conservation in the Dominican Republic - Summer 2022
Earliest departure date: June 12
Latest return date: June 27
Who can sign up: current 8-11 grades
Trip duration: 8 days
Estimated 18 Service Hours!
Where in the Dominican Republic?
Santo Domingo, Catalina Island, and the Southeast Coast
Trip led by Ms. Yun and organized by Education First (EF) Tours
SERVICE PROJECT THEMES
We work with local non-profits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
SERVICE PROJECT — Southeast Coast Coral Conservation
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local non-profits to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse of what our service work might include.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
We will also be developing and strengthening leadership skills through workshops and activities. Exercises include:
Latest return date: June 27
Who can sign up: current 8-11 grades
Trip duration: 8 days
Estimated 18 Service Hours!
Where in the Dominican Republic?
Santo Domingo, Catalina Island, and the Southeast Coast
Trip led by Ms. Yun and organized by Education First (EF) Tours
- $95 needed to reserve your spot
- Payment plans available
- Fundraising page available
SERVICE PROJECT THEMES
We work with local non-profits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
- Environmental Sustainability
- Cultural Immersion and Diversity
- Responsible Tourism
SERVICE PROJECT — Southeast Coast Coral Conservation
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local non-profits to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse of what our service work might include.
- Meet EF's partner organization and learn how it is working to improve the state of coral reef in the Dominican Republic
- Meet with a community association to learn about the evolution of fishing and ecotourism
- Discuss coral reef biology and restoration practices
- Construct coral reef matter and attach coral reef fragments to new sites
- Practice snorkeling techniques as you learn how to identify local species of fish and gather and process scientific data within marine ecosystems
- Replanting mangroves
- Waterfront cleanup
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
We will also be developing and strengthening leadership skills through workshops and activities. Exercises include:
- Investigating global issues, exploring social justice and building leadership skills
- Contextualizing the day's events through thoughtful discussion and group dialogue
- Reflective journaling to deepen the service and learning experience
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