Belize Marine T.R.E.C.  Expedition

 Tropical Research and Education Center • San Pedro • Belize • C.A.

 
 

 

 

“Dude this trip was wicked sweet. This whole experience was amazing. I would do this trip again in a heartbeat.”
                                                                  ~2005 Program Participant
         
   
 

 

 

 

2008 Program

Click here for the application and information form

“Over the trip I’ve done enough things that I could sit in an empty room for the rest of my life and not feel like I missed out on anything.”

~2005 Program Participant

Belize Marine T.R.E.C. Expedition dates for the 2007 program:

June 13th ~ June 30th

2008 Program Details

Belize, Week 1:

The Expedition starts with two days on the mainland, exploring the Mayan cave at Cha-Chem Ha and the ruins at Xunantunich.  Students will then travel to the island to learn basic coral reef ecology, species identification and have the option to become SCUBA certified by signing up for the SCUBA certification course.

Belize, Week 2:

Students will work in small groups on projects ranging from fish abundance to coral diversity and health while learning more about the Mayan culture.  There will be two days off where students can go diving, rent a kayak or explore the town.

Students will also:

Experience the excitement of cave tubing
Take educational trips to the Belize Zoo
Visit the neighboring island of Caye Caulker

Important Information

Program Cost: $4230
Cost is subject to change based on enrollment and airfare.
This 2 1/2 week program cost includes transportation to and from the airport, round-trip airfare, and while in Belize: transportation, lodging, all meals, park fees and taxes. SCUBA certification participants will get all SCUBA gear supplied with the exception of mask, fins, snorkel, and wet suit.  Students getting SCUBA certified must have dive insurance. 

A minimum of 10 participants are needed for the program. 

Send a $700 deposit along with your application and information form.  Deposit is refundable only if program does not run.

Applications, with $700 deposit, due by: January 26th

Full payment due by: February 20th


Send application to
Guy C. Pratt
Belize Marine T.R.E.C. Expedition
The Brunswick School, 100 Maher Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830