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Environmental Studies in the Dominican Republic

COURSE OVERVIEW

Head down to the warm island of the Dominican Republic and study environmental issues in a tropical paradise. Students will explore the terrain, from lush national parks to sandy beaches, while discussing the most pressing environmental issues.

Teachers team up with local experts to explain the many sustainability efforts of Dominican residents, such as the organic farming and farm-to-table production of Taino Farm. Our students will learn to be advocates for a greener world with a tree planting excursion, beach cleanup, and summative research project.

ACTIVITIES

Here are some of the exciting experiences included in the program.

TAINO ORGANIC
FARM

Learn about permaculture, aquaponics, and vermicomposting.

LAS CANAS
BEACH

Explore the mangrove forest, clean up the shoreline, and perform a waste audit.

MOUNT ISABEL
CABLE CAR

From 855 meters above the sea, students get a breathtaking view of Puerto Plata.

CHOCAL CHOCOLATE
FACTORY

See the process from cacao bean to delicious melty chocolate at this local farm & factory.

TREE PLANTING

Students contribute to a greener world by planting trees in El Choco National Park.

MANDATORY DATES

  • February 8
    10:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • Online Orientation and First Class

    Parents, students and teachers meet in the morning to review travel expectations and the itinerary. Teachers and students meet in the afternoon for their first class and to work on introductory assignments.

  • February 9 – 21
    (approx. 10 hours)

    *in total to be completed at any convenient time of the student’s choice

  • Independent Learning Online

    Students will work independently to complete and submit assignments. Teachers will be available to answer questions through the online platform.

  • February 22, March 1 and March 8
    9:00 am – 3:30 pm

  • Pre-Trip Online Classes

    Teachers and students will interact online as students participate in direct teaching, group activities, discussions and presentations.

  • March 9 – 16

  • Travel

    Experience the course firsthand and make real-world applications.

  • March 22
    9:00 am – 12:00 pm

    April 5 (asynchronous)

  • Post-Trip Online Classes

    Teachers are available to answer any questions during designated hours while students complete their summative assignments.

Prices and Dates

March 9 – 16

$3,790.00

Environmental Science
Grade 11, University/College (SVN3M)

Grade 10 Science

 

March 9 – 16

$3,790.00

The Environment & Resource Management
Grade 12, University/College (CGR4M)

Any university, university/college, or college preparation
course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities

 

March 9 – 16

$3,790.00

Communication Technology Grade 12 University/college (TGJ4M)

Grade 11 Communication Technology (TGP3M, TGV3M, or TGJ3M),

We will also accept AWQ3M

 

What’s Included

Each program covers all essential costs and all excursions, whether educational or leisure. We believe that each group should share the same experience.

Teachers, Administrators  and EduTravel staff

Teachers, Administrators  and EduTravel staff

Airfare and <br>Transportation

Airfare and
Transportation

Hotels and<br> Accommodations

Hotels and
Accommodations

Breakfasts and <br>Dinners

Breakfasts and
Dinners

All Excursions and Sightseeing

All Excursions and Sightseeing

Immersive Course-Related Experiences

Immersive Course-Related Experiences

Experiential Learning Online Platform

Experiential Learning Online Platform

All Gratuities and Applicable Taxes

All Gratuities and Applicable Taxes