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Westcoast Connection

Westcoast Connection: San Diego Marine Science & Conservation

A 14-day residential marine science and conservation program based at UC San Diego, featuring hands-on field research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Mission Bay, and partnerships with marine research centers. Students explore marine biology, wildlife conservation, and ocean ecology through lab studies, field excursions, and interactions with conservation professionals.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialSan Diego, CA$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsMarine Biology, Marine Ecology, Conservation Science, Environmental Science, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Ocean Conservation, Climate Change

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,899

Websitehttps://www.westcoastconnection.com/programs/learn/career-experiences/san-diego-marine-science-conservation-14-days/

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Earthwatch Institute / Natural Habitat Adventures

Earthwatch Institute: Conserving Wild Bees and Other Pollinators of Costa Rica

A hands-on field research expedition in Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest where students conduct scientific fieldwork on pollinator species including wild bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while supporting conservation efforts through data collection and habitat restoration.

Dec · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialSan Luis de Monteverde, Costa Rica$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Community Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsConservation Science, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Pollinator Research, Climate Change

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,995

Websitehttps://earthwatch.org/expeditions/conserving-wild-bees-and-other-pollinators-of-costa-rica

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ARCC Programs

ARCC Programs | Kenya & Tanzania: Lighting Lives

A 21-day international service and cultural immersion program in Kenya and Tanzania where students install solar panels in rural Maasai communities, participate in conservation projects, and explore East African wildlife and culture.

Jun · 1–3 wk sessionsResidentialBend, OR$7,000+110 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Community Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Outdoor Adventure, Healthcare

SubjectsRenewable Energy, Solar Energy, Engineering, Conservation Science, Public Health, Environmental Sustainability, Swahili Language, Maasai Culture

Cost$7,000+ · $7,888

Websitehttps://arccprograms.com/programs/kenya-tanzania-summer/?trip_of_interest=KETA

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