Hawaii Preserving Paradise

This 2-week summer program is perfect for those interested in helping to protect the beautiful island while engaging in exciting activities. There aren't many more naturally fascinating places than Hawaii, and the Preserving Paradise program ensures kids make the most of it. From surfing on its turquoise waves to swimming beside manta rays and sea turtles off the Kona Coast, campers can grow closer to nature while contributing to its preservation.

Participants spend a week on the Big Island performing community service and touring its lush rainforests, snowy mountain peaks, and rocky deserts. They swim in the waters of Kealakekua Bay, with the chance to spot its diverse aquatic wildlife. Working alongside a local non-profit, they learn the volcanic history and future of the island while restoring its lands, tackling invasive flora, and harvesting local food.

Embarking on a Polynesian cultural tour, night-snorkeling with manta rays, joining volunteers in the community to hone their surfing skills, and navigating outrigger canoes are some of the things that can be expected.