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Program Cost: $2885 March 10 - 17, 2012 (Dates subject to change)
Join us for a Service Learning Project in Bermuda to participate in a reforestation project on Cooper’s Island which will assist with the return of endemic and native plants and birds such as the Bermuda Long Tail and Cahows, followed by a beach clean up to preserve the Green Turtles. Children from a local Bermuda school will join us on our Conservation Projects and team up with students on a Marine Life Identification project while snorkeling, ending with some fun recreational activities at the station.
Bermuda has a sub-tropical climate and consists of about 350 islands which are volcanic in Origin. Over 130 of these islands are coral islands - and in fact this is the location of the northernmost coral reef in the world.
Associated with this area are the pink coloured sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters for which Bermuda is well known - surrounded by hundreds of shipwrecks and abundant marine life.
During our stay in Bermuda, we reside at one of the world's oldest and most renowned research stations - the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science (BIOS), situated right on the water where we can fish, swim and snorkel.
Scrumptious huge breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included in your program along with bonfire evenings which are so much fun!
During our free time we will sail out on a research boat to Nonsuch Island to see native trees, plants and birds including the once thought extinct bird species (Cahow); we will sail to North Rock - an area off the main island - and spend hours snorkeling on the reefs to experience the incredible marine life including squid, groupers, seahorses and giant brain corals; we will visit the Bermuda Aquarium to view the huge Green Turtle conservation project; and we explore hidden caves with an opportunity to swim amongst the stalactites and stalagmites.
Of course there will be time to shop, visit the 400 year old forts and towns, enjoy some of the tasty local rum cakes, swim at the beach, or join in a soccer, football or ultimate Frisbee game on site at the station!
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
Day 1: Departure from Toronto Pearson Airport to Bermuda Lunch at Station Snorkeling practice at nearby Whalebone Bay Dinner on site Evening Optional Visit to Hamilton
Day 2: Full Breakfast Visit Docks to tour area, shop and go swimming Optional Swim with Dolphins at a Research Facility Packed Lunch Return to Residence for Dinner
Day 3: Full Breakfast Guided tour of area and Biology Research Station to see what Researchers are working on Truck to Coopers Island – Restoration Project: Tree Planting and removal of invasive species and swimming at Turtle Beach Lunch Boat to Nonsuch Island Field and Snorkel Trip Dinner
Day 4: Full Breakfast Visit to Bermuda Aquarium & Natural History Museum Packed Lunch Walsingham Tour of forests and bays and visit to Caves Dinner Soccer, Volleyball or Ultimate Frisbee game on site
Day 5: Full Breakfast North Rock Boat trip and snorkeling weather permitting Lunch Tour of St. George’s Fort and optional Jet Skiing (Guided Tour around Island and visit to a pristine beach with jet skis) Dinner
Day 6: Full Breakfast Whalebone Beach Clean Up Project and visit Old Forts Lunch Visit Crystal and Fantasy Caves Coral Reef Project: Presentation and Fun Lab activities Marine Life ID project Dinner Bonfire weather permitting
Day 7: Full Breakfast Final visit to Beaches (Elbow Beach & Horseshoe Bay) and local activities Packed Lunch Dinner and head out to Swizzle Inn for final evening
Day 8: Full Breakfast Depart Bermuda for Toronto
March Break Program includes: • Round Trip from Toronto Pearson Airport to Bermuda • All Airport Transfers • Transfers for activities when required • Guided tours, visits and entrance fees as per itinerary • Accommodation in twins or triples • Full Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners with juice/water daily
March Break Program does not include: Applicable Departure Taxes & Airport Service Fees Optional Comprehensive Travel Insurance (Cancellation & Medical): $175 Or Optional Cancellation Insurance :$125
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