Florida Keys Marine And Wildlife Volunteer Program For Teens
For a better future.
Starting from
$6,599.00*
*price includes tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board
Course Description
This string of tropical islands stretches off the southern tip of Florida, and is home to some of the most incredible marine and wildlife in the U.S. On this student community service and environmental stewardship program in the Florida Keys, teens have the opportunity to make a difference by helping restore coral nurseries, preserving the marine environment, learning about proper dolphin care, and much more! You’ll also learn how to protect biodiversity and ocean life through partnerships with the scientific community. This Florida Keys student experience uses a service-learning framework where our staff provide guidance and reflection on the impact of the work we do throughout the program. Beautiful beaches and laid-back island vibes are just a bonus on this community service program. By the time of your final banquet dinner, you will be a close-knit group, wishing you could prolong your stay to help even more!
Location
Miami: Starting from Miami to Upper Keys Florida **Upper Keys Florida: **The Sunset Inn Islamorada **Lower Keys Florida: **Fairfield Inn and Suites Marathon Florida Keys or Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club **Key West Florida: **Springhill Suites Miami Airport
What's Included?
What's included" summary bullet list:
- Accommodation in hotels
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Airport transfers in designated times
- Gratuities and taxes
Activities
Upper Keys Florida: Visit Everglades National Park and enjoy an airboat tour through the coastal mangroves, explore sawgrass marshes and pine flatwoods that are home to hundreds of alligators & other wildlife species in their natural habitat, plus gator shows! Celebrate July 4th with epic fireworks and a beach bonfire. Spend time in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling & kayaking. Test your teamwork skills at an escape room - discovering clues, solving puzzles, and accomplishing tasks together! Get up-close and personal with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in a deep and shallow in-water experience. Interact with this awe inspiring mammal through back rubs, belly rubs, handshakes or even a dorsal tow, belly ride, or foot push! **Lower Keys Florida: **Go behind the scenes at the Turtle Hospital and sea turtle rehabilitation area… perhaps even get a chance to feed the permanent residents! Relax on the beautiful beaches of Bahia Honda State Park. Feed the school of more than 100 tarpon at Robbie's. Witness tarpon actually rise up from the water in a powerful flash of silver and green to meet the fish as it leaves your hand. **Key West Florida: **Hop in and ride down to Key West, and explore the famous sunset celebration in Mallory Square and stroll down Duval Street. Take a selfie at the Southernmost Point and the lowest latitude land in the continental U.S. **Miami Florida: **Reminisce about your time together and all you’ve learned about the ecological health of the stunning Florida Keys while you explore South Beach and the famous Art Deco District on Ocean Drive. Take your final group photo in front of Wynwood Walls, a unique outdoor museum featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe.
Accommodations
We carefully select clean and comfortable accommodations with the needs of our students in mind. While our volunteer programs do not stay at luxury resorts, we do know that a good night’s rest, in your own bed, is key to performing your service hours well and having enough energy to enjoy the day’s activities. For this reason, and also to maintain the close group bond and to uphold the quality of this program, we do not offer any homestays. Meals We are proud of the fact that year after year we are complimented for our quality and quantity of food and variety of options. On this program in the Keys, breakfasts are at restaurants or prepared by our staff, and lunches and dinners are at restaurants.We have satisfied the choosiest of eaters and gladly accommodate most special dietary requests including vegetarian, anaphylactic food allergies, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and kosher style. We welcome discussing your individual requirements with you and have extensive experience in this area. Pocket Money In the spring, you will receive program-specific information including suggested spending money for your program. Your spending money is for personal items like laundry, snacks and souvenirs as well as for lunches depending on the program. The recommended amount varies depending upon the program type, length and destination.
Excursions
Upper Keys Florida: Visit Everglades National Park and enjoy an airboat tour through the coastal mangroves, explore sawgrass marshes and pine flatwoods that are home to hundreds of alligators & other wildlife species in their natural habitat, plus gator shows! Celebrate July 4th with epic fireworks and a beach bonfire. Spend time in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling & kayaking. Test your teamwork skills at an escape room - discovering clues, solving puzzles, and accomplishing tasks together! Get up-close and personal with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in a deep and shallow in-water experience. Interact with this awe inspiring mammal through back rubs, belly rubs, handshakes or even a dorsal tow, belly ride, or foot push! **Lower Keys Florida: **Go behind the scenes at the Turtle Hospital and sea turtle rehabilitation area… perhaps even get a chance to feed the permanent residents! Relax on the beautiful beaches of Bahia Honda State Park. Feed the school of more than 100 tarpon at Robbie's. Witness tarpon actually rise up from the water in a powerful flash of silver and green to meet the fish as it leaves your hand. **Key West Florida: **Hop in and ride down to Key West, and explore the famous sunset celebration in Mallory Square and stroll down Duval Street. Take a selfie at the Southernmost Point and the lowest latitude land in the continental U.S. **Miami Florida: **Reminisce about your time together and all you’ve learned about the ecological health of the stunning Florida Keys while you explore South Beach and the famous Art Deco District on Ocean Drive. Take your final group photo in front of Wynwood Walls, a unique outdoor museum featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe.
Transportation
Complimentary Airport Greeting And Transfer
We will greet you at the airport after you come through immigration and customs. We transfer you to the accommodations with no added fee as long as you arrive in our designated times. Our staff will be wearing clothing with our Westcoast Connection logo and have a sign with your name on it for easy recognition upon arrival.
Lesson Plan
This string of tropical islands stretches off the southern tip of Florida, and is home to some of the most incredible marine and wildlife in the U.S. On this student community service and environmental stewardship program in the Florida Keys, teens have the opportunity to make a difference by helping restore coral nurseries, preserving the marine environment, learning about proper dolphin care, and much more! You’ll also learn how to protect biodiversity and ocean life through partnerships with the scientific community. This Florida Keys student experience uses a service-learning framework where our staff provide guidance and reflection on the impact of the work we do throughout the program. Beautiful beaches and laid-back island vibes are just a bonus on this community service program. By the time of your final banquet dinner, you will be a close-knit group, wishing you could prolong your stay to help even more!
What It’s Like
The perfect balance of experiential education, meaningful service projects and unforgettable adventures.
25 Service Hours
A certificate of completion detailing the program's service hours and projects will be issued after the trip.
Recognition
Your service hours are eligible toward the President's Volunteer Service Award.
Service Projects
Everybody participates together in each project. Specific projects are confirmed in late spring and are similar to those described.
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Session Dates
Any course for a student under the age of 18 includes a transportation option.
Our packages are designed to be all-inclusive. We will contact you after checkout with info of exact items included.
| Session | Start | End | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Keys Marine ... | 6/28/2023 | 7/15/2023 | 3 weeks | $6,599.00 | |
| Florida Keys Marine ... | 7/17/2023 | 8/3/2023 | 3 weeks | $6,599.00 |
| Florida Keys Marine And Wildlife Volunteer Program For Teens 18 Days | |
| Start Date | 6/28/2023 |
| End Date | 7/15/2023 |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Price | $6,599.00 |
| Florida Keys Marine And Wildlife Volunteer Program For Teens 18 Days | |
| Start Date | 7/17/2023 |
| End Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Price | $6,599.00 |
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