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  • Ecuador
    • Galapagos
Length
3 weeks
Project Types
Climate Change Community Development Building Projects Conservation Marine Conservation Environmental Conservation Renewable Energy Wildlife Conservation
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Program Details

Language
Spanish
Age Min.
14
Age Max
18
Timeframe
Summer

Pricing

Price Details
Price does not include airfare or trip insurance.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Meals
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance
Nov 15, 2022
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About Program

*Canceled for summer 2021*

600 miles west of mainland Ecuador, you'll find an enchanted place where three ocean currents meet, volcanic activity shapes the land and the diversity of species inspired Darwin's theory of evolution. The Galapagos Islands are a global treasure under threat. Live and work on a permaculture farm in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to help establish sustainable tourism alternatives. Snorkel with sea lions and observe blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and giant tortoises. Practice your Spanish while expanding your view of the natural world on our Galapagos teen service trips.

FROM THE STUNNING BEACHES TO THE JUNGLE HIGHLANDS, FROM ONE ISLAND TO THE NEXT, GALAPAGOS EXPLORATION TRAVERSES AN INCREDIBLE ARRAY OF LANDSCAPES. HIKE TO CRATERS, DIVE TO CORAL REEFS, SWIM WITH SEA LIONS. FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS BIOLOGICAL TREASURE.

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Video and Photos

VISIONS participant snorkeling with a sea turtle in the Galapagos.
VISIONS participants working on the sustainable farm.
Blue-Footed Booby with its eggs in the Galapagos.
Sunset in the Galapagos.
Exploring the Galapagos Islands.

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

VISIONS has always sought to facilitate respect for the commonalities and differences between people. We do this by working together on shared goals (engagement), group “Circle” meetings (communication), and community-building (connection). At all levels of our organization—from administration to summer leaders, local partners and teen volunteers— we seek diversity of backgrounds, lifestyles, LGBTQIA+ identities, heritage and interests.
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LGBTQIA+ Support

VISIONS has always sought to facilitate respect for the commonalities and differences between people. We do this by working together on shared goals (engagement), group “Circle” meetings (communication), and community-building (connection). At all levels of our organization—from administration to summer leaders, local partners and teen volunteers— we seek diversity of backgrounds, lifestyles, LGBTQIA+ identities, heritage and interests.
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Neurodivergent Support

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Accessibility Support

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Impact

Sustainability

VISIONS mission is To live in harmony with ourselves, each other and the natural world. We believe that a connection to the natural world is fundamental if we are going to live in balance with it. Materialism, excess, and self-focus are not the VISIONS way. We live simply, we pack simply, we are cognizant of the resources we use, and we strive to bring as much as we can into greater harmony with the natural world.
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Ethical Impact

While divisiveness often makes headlines, a more subtle story is that many people are working hard to build bridges and find common ground. VISIONS does not push an agenda and we are regularly reminded that people from diverse political backgrounds are inspired by our mission and our work.
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Program Highlights

  • Scuba dive with Sea Lions
  • Hands-on sustainability learning
  • See unique wildlife
  • Explore the islands
  • Visit the first UNESCO World Heritage Site

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About VISIONS Service Adventures

We believe that stepping outside of ourselves and encountering new perspectives fosters profound and positive change. We know that students who engage in meaningful service work in new environments gain exceptional insight—it’s been our program model for more than three decades. Our teen participants settle into the daily life of the host community...
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