ARCC Summer Programs | Australia & Fiji: Island Village Initiative
- Australia
- Sydney
- Cairns
- Fiji
About Program
Venture across the South Pacific to discover Australia, tropical Fijian Islands, and immerse yourself in the warm and welcoming communities of our Fijian friends. Earn your SCUBA certification on the Great Barrier Reef before getting up close to kangaroos and koalas while working to improve their habitats at a Wildlife Center. Experience three distinct Fijian towns ranging from the city of Nadi to the quiet coastal community of one of Fiji's outer islands. Return home with a sense of fulfillment and new friendships from across the globe.
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Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
ARCC is committed to increasing accessibility for our programs and supporting socioeconomic diversity within our community. ARCC’s Voyagers Scholarship provides up to five scholarship opportunities per semester to students who identify within the BIPOC community. These scholarships can range anywhere from $5,000-$8,000, and also includes gear lending and mentorship support throughout the gap year experience. The Voyagers Scholarship can also be combined with ARCC Financial Aid. If you are interested in applying, please reach out to gap@arccprograms.com.
LGBTQIA+ Support
Neurodivergent Support
During our interview process, we have open communication with students and families about the support ARCC instructors are able to provide students while on program. For students needing some additional support, we ask them to complete a “Plan of Action” with their at home support system. These plans may include additional information about communication/support preferences, coping strategies, and/or specific requirements to encourage the student to engage with the program effectively. Once on the program, our instructors will periodically check in individually with each student, help the student stay accountable to their Plan of Action, and provide general support to all participants.
Accessibility Support
Whenever possible (determined by specific location and program - ie. infrastructure, access to specific health care facilities, dietary options available, etc), we have successfully assisted students with anaphylactic allergies, chronic medical conditions, and other accommodations on programs. We recommend that you reach out with specific concerns to your Gap Director to find the right fit for you.
Impact
Sustainability
Ethical Impact
Program Highlights
- Earn PADI SCUBA Certification on the Great Barrier Reef
- Immerse Yourself in the Local Community on Fiji’s Outer Islands
- Explore Sydney’s Famous Landmarks
- Volunteer at an Australian Kangaroo & Wildlife Habitat Center
- 20 Hours of Community Service
Scholarships
ARCC Gap Financial Support
A gap year is something that we hope to make accessible for all students and ARCC works to level the playing field so that all applicants may have a successful opportunity for education, travel, growth, and self-discovery post-high school. We strive to uphold these pillars of our organization through a variety of means. Each year ARCC Gap awards financial aid to support students who would otherwise be unable to cover the full cost of tuition. Additionally, ARCC is committed to increasing accessibility for our programs and supporting socioeconomic diversity within our community. ARCC’s Voyagers Scholarship provides up to five scholarship opportunities per semester to students who identify within the BIPOC community. These scholarships can range anywhere from $5,000-$8,000, and also includes gear lending and mentorship support throughout the gap year experience. The Voyagers Scholarship can also be combined with ARCC Financial Aid