Academic Treks College: Primate Behavior and Conservation

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose

  Panama

• Other Cities in Panama: 
Panama City

Term: Summer 
Dates: 25 days: June 29 - July 23

Description: Join us on an eye-opening expedition to the wilds of Costa Rica and Panama to learn about New World monkeys and how we can help protect them from extinction. Among the many endangered creatures, few are more intriguing than monkeys of Central America. White-faced capuchins, spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys and mantled howler monkeys steal your hearts as they gaze at you from the trees. Travel to El Zota Biological Field Station in the heart of Costa Rica to learn about primate ecology in a spectacular rainforest setting. Journey to a tropical island on Panama's Caribbean coast to continue your studies, participate in ongoing monkey research and examine threats to their survival in a biodiversity hotspot that has been called the Galapagos of Panama. Returning to Costa Rica, work alongside local organizations and scientists on animal rehabilitation, reforestation, conservation and education efforts on the Pacific coast, using our newfound knowledge to teach others about monkeys and the importance of preserving their endangered habitats.

Highlights:
- Study and visit both Costa Rica and Panama
- Hands-on studies of New World monkeys and rainforest ecology
- Reforestation, habitat conservation and rehabilitation projects

Excursions include:
- Whitewater rafting
- Rainforest hikes
- Overnight sailing adventure

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Call for details!

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work in Groups of limited in size to between 10-16 students.

Application Process Involves:

• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Broadreach Summer Adventures / Academic Treks's Mission Statement: Broadreach offers experiential summer adventures for teenagers and young adults including scuba, sailing, marine biology, academic and wilderness programs that span the globe. Broadreach's educational adventures provide opportunities for students to learn new skills and explore the world in an active, hands-on environment that fully immerses the participant in the experience. Combining the thrill of discovery, the pride of accomplishment and the excitement of exploration, Broadreach programs focus on individual initiative, group dynamics and genuine participation in the world. Academic Treks is the academic adventure and community service division of Broadreach Summer Adventure Camps for Teenagers. Our educational summer camps and high school study abroad programs provide excellent alternatives to traditional summer camps and summer school. Lastly, Academic Treks College is the university division of Broadreach Summer Adventures. Our college study abroad programs provide unique opportunities to study a single topic in multiple countries around the world.

Year Founded: 1993