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Marine ScienceFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

TFT - Belize Scuba & Service

Travel For Teens

1 track · 1 option · $3,325–$3,695 · Jul 11–17, 2027

Grades
Current grades 9-12
Format
Residential
Location
Placencia and a private island, Belize
Dates
Jul 11–17, 2027
Cost
$3,325–$3,695

Departure

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
Departure
ResidentialJul 11–17, 2027$3,695 list / $3,325 with promotional discount, plus $350 intra-trip flight
Marine ScienceWilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Rustic Pathways - Turtle Conservation Project (Costa Rica)

Rustic Pathways

6 tracks · 6 options · $2,895 · 6 sessions between Jun 8–Aug 10, 2027 (8 days options)

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format
Group Housing
Location
Camaronal Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica
Dates
6 sessions between Jun 8–Aug 10, 2027 (8 days options)
Cost
$2,895
Marine ScienceFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

GLA - Costa Rica

Global Leadership Adventures

2 tracks · 2 options · $3,599 · 5 rolling departures: Jun 12, Jun 25, Jul 7, Jul 18, Jul 30

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Costa Rica
Dates
5 rolling departures: Jun 12, Jun 25, Jul 7, Jul 18, Jul 30
Cost
$3,599
Marine ScienceGlobal & LanguageFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Rustic Pathways - Island Turtle Conservation (Greece)

Rustic Pathways

3 tracks · 3 options · $3,495 · 3 sessions between Jun 16–Aug 5, 2027 (9 days options)

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format
Group Housing
Location
Kefalonia Island & Athens
Dates
3 sessions between Jun 16–Aug 5, 2027 (9 days options)
Cost
$3,495
Marine ScienceFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

TFT - Greece: Sea Turtle Service

Travel For Teens

1 track · 1 option · $4,045–$4,495 · Jul 15–24, 2027

Grades
Current grades 9-12
Format
Residential
Location
Greece
Dates
Jul 15–24, 2027
Cost
$4,045–$4,495

Departure

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
Departure
ResidentialJul 15–24, 2027$4,495 list / $4,045 with promotional discount
Marine ScienceFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

GLA - Greece

Global Leadership Adventures

2 tracks · 2 options · $5,999 · 2 sessions between Jun 29–Jul 24, 2027 (12 days options)

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Greece
Dates
2 sessions between Jun 29–Jul 24, 2027 (12 days options)
Cost
$5,999
Wilderness & AdventureLeadership & GiftedGlobal & LanguageFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Rustic Pathways - Thai Elephant Conservation Project

Rustic Pathways

2 tracks · 2 options · $3,995 · 2 sessions between Jun 30–Jul 25, 2027 (12 days options)

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format
Group Housing
Location
Chiang Mai & Lampang
Dates
2 sessions between Jun 30–Jul 25, 2027 (12 days options)
Cost
$3,995
Marine ScienceFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Broadreach - Costa Rica Sea Turtle + Conservation

Broadreach Inc.

2 tracks · 2 options · $5,780 · 2 sessions between Jun 18–Jul 18, 2027 (14 days options)

Grades
Completing grades 9-12
Format
Residential
Location
Costa Rica
Dates
2 sessions between Jun 18–Jul 18, 2027 (14 days options)
Cost
$5,780
Marine ScienceFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

ARCC - Belize

Adventures Cross-Country (ARCC)

1 track · 1 option · $6,488 · Jul 12–25, 2027

Grades
Current grades 9-12
Format
Residential
Location
Belize
Dates
Jul 12–25, 2027
Cost
$6,488

Caribbean Reef Conservation

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
Caribbean Reef Conservation
ResidentialJul 12–25, 2027$6,488 (airfare for group flight from Houston additional)
Wilderness & AdventureMarine ScienceFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

GLA - Galapagos

Global Leadership Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $6,299 · Jun 19 – Jul 2, 2027

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Galapagos Islands
Dates
Jun 19 – Jul 2, 2027
Cost
$6,299

Preserving Nature's Wonders - Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
Preserving Nature's Wonders - Departure 1
ResidentialJun 19 – Jul 2, 2027$6,299
Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

GLA - South Africa

Global Leadership Adventures

2 tracks · 2 options · $5,399–$6,199 · 2 sessions between Jul 9–Jul 29, 2027 (14 days and 21 days options)

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
South Africa
Dates
2 sessions between Jul 9–Jul 29, 2027 (14 days and 21 days options)
Cost
$5,399–$6,199
Wilderness & AdventureGlobal & LanguageFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

GLA - Thailand

Global Leadership Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $4,899 · Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2027

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Thailand
Dates
Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2027
Cost
$4,899

Elephants, Education & Cultural Discovery - Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
Elephants, Education & Cultural Discovery - Departure 1
ResidentialJun 28 – Jul 11, 2027$4,899
Wilderness & AdventureMarine ScienceFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Rustic Pathways - Queensland Ecosystems and Wildlife Conservation (Australia)

Rustic Pathways

2 tracks · 2 options · $6,250 · 2 sessions between Jun 16–Jul 27, 2027 (14 days options)

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format
Group Housing
Location
Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Booloumba Creek, Brisbane & Moreton Island
Dates
2 sessions between Jun 16–Jul 27, 2027 (14 days options)
Cost
$6,250
Leadership & GiftedGlobal & LanguageMarine ScienceFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

The Road Less Traveled - Puerto Rico: Reef Restoration

The Road Less Traveled

1 track · 1 option · $6,595 · July 1-14, 2027 (single session; dates reflect departure/return travel days)

Grades
Completing grades 9-12
Format
Group Housing
Location
Puerto Rico (island-wide)
Dates
July 1-14, 2027 (single session; dates reflect departure/return travel days)
Cost
$6,595

Session 1 (2027)

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
Session 1 (2027)
Group HousingJuly 1-14, 2027 (single session; dates reflect departure/return travel days)$6,595 tuition (discounts up to $500) + airfare
Marine ScienceWilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Sail Caribbean - Sierra

Sail Caribbean

2 tracks · 4 options · $6,495–$7,895 · 4 sessions between Jun 5–Aug 15, 2027 (14 days and 21 days options)

Ages
Ages 12-18 per program site (matches completed grades 6–12 in search filters)
Format
Residential (live-aboard)
Location
British Virgin Islands (Leeward Islands for some advanced/older tracks)
Dates
4 sessions between Jun 5–Aug 15, 2027 (14 days and 21 days options)
Cost
$6,495–$7,895
Leadership & GiftedMarine ScienceGlobal & LanguageFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Rustic Pathways - Sun, Sand, and Island Service (Fiji)

Rustic Pathways

1 track · 1 option · $3,995 · Jun 16 – Jul 1, 2027

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format
Group Housing
Location
Momi Bay & Yasawa Islands
Dates
Jun 16 – Jul 1, 2027
Cost
$3,995

Session 1 (Jun 16-Jul 1)

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
Session 1 (Jun 16-Jul 1)
Group HousingJun 16 – Jul 1, 2027$4,095 at checkout ($3,995 tuition + $100 enrollment fee) + airfare
Marine ScienceWilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

The Road Less Traveled - Greece: Coastal Conservation

The Road Less Traveled

1 track · 1 option · $7,750 · June 16 - July 1, 2027 (single session)

Grades
Completing grades 9-12
Format
Group Housing
Location
Athens, Lefkada, Kefalonia
Dates
June 16 - July 1, 2027 (single session)
Cost
$7,750

Session 1 (2027)

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
Session 1 (2027)
Group HousingJune 16 - July 1, 2027 (single session)$7,750 tuition (discounts up to $500) + separate Kefalonia-Athens internal flight charge + airfare
Marine ScienceApplicationUpdated for 2027

Broadreach - Yucatan Ocean Conservation

Broadreach Inc.

2 tracks · 2 options · $7,380 · 2 sessions between Jun 21–Jul 28, 2027 (18 days options)

Grades
Completing grades 9-12
Format
Residential
Location
Yucatan, Mexico
Dates
2 sessions between Jun 21–Jul 28, 2027 (18 days options)
Cost
$7,380
Marine ScienceFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Broadreach - Malawi Wildlife Conservation

Broadreach Inc.

1 track · 1 option · $7,680 · Jun 26 – Jul 14, 2027

Grades
Completing grades 9-12
Format
Residential
Location
Malawi
Dates
Jun 26 – Jul 14, 2027
Cost
$7,680

Session

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
Session
ResidentialJun 26 – Jul 14, 2027$7680
Marine ScienceGlobal & LanguageApplicationUpdated for 2027

CIEE - Wildlife Conservation (Sydney)

CIEE

2 tracks · 2 options · $6,900 · 2 sessions between Jun 16–Jul 28, 2027 (3 weeks options)

Grades
Current grades 9-12
Format
Group Housing
Location
Sydney, Australia
Dates
2 sessions between Jun 16–Jul 28, 2027 (3 weeks options)
Cost
$6,900
Wilderness & AdventureGlobal & LanguageApplicationUpdated for 2027

CIEE - Wildlife Conservation (Gaborone)

CIEE

2 tracks · 2 options · $6,300 · 2 sessions between Jun 16–Jul 28, 2027 (3 weeks options)

Grades
Current grades 9-12
Format
Residential (Homestay)
Location
Gaborone, Botswana
Dates
2 sessions between Jun 16–Jul 28, 2027 (3 weeks options)
Cost
$6,300
Wilderness & AdventureGlobal & LanguageApplicationUpdated for 2027

CIEE - Wildlife Conservation (Monteverde)

CIEE

2 tracks · 2 options · $6,300 · 2 sessions between Jun 16–Jul 28, 2027 (3 weeks options)

Grades
Current grades 9-12
Format
Group Housing
Location
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Dates
2 sessions between Jun 16–Jul 28, 2027 (3 weeks options)
Cost
$6,300
Marine ScienceApplicationUpdated for 2027

Broadreach - Fiji Shark Studies

Broadreach Inc.

1 track · 1 option · $8,830 · Jun 17 – Jul 8, 2027

Grades
Completing grades 9-12, minimum age 15
Format
Residential
Location
Fiji
Dates
Jun 17 – Jul 8, 2027
Cost
$8,830

Jun 17-Jul 8 Departure

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
Jun 17-Jul 8 Departure
ResidentialJun 17 – Jul 8, 2027$8830
Wilderness & AdventureMarine ScienceFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Where There Be Dragons - Indonesia: Conservation & Culture in the World's Largest Archipelago

Where There Be Dragons

1 track · 1 option · $8,970 · June 28 - July 25, 2027 (single session)

Ages
Ages 16-18 per program site (matches completed grades 10–12 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Yogyakarta, Dieng Plateau, Wakatobi (Sulawesi)
Dates
June 28 - July 25, 2027 (single session)
Cost
$8,970

Summer 2027

OfferingFormatDatesCostSave
Summer 2027
ResidentialJune 28 - July 25, 2027 (single session)$8,970 tuition + airfare

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