Teen Summer Wilderness Adventure Camp.

Explore the wonders of the South Pacific on a sailing, surfing and SCUBA diving trip of a lifetime. Surf the islands of French Polynesia amidst the emerald hills and turquoise waters of Tahiti, then learn to SCUBA dive the colorful reefs of Moorea. Sail the legendary Bay of Islands in New Zealand, while looking for dolphins and experience life on a working Kiwi farm. Return to the tropics of Fiji to sail its remote islands, covered with coconut palms, SCUBA dive gardens of coral and teach English to island villagers.

Surf Tahiti's Turquoise Waters

Our group flight from Los Angeles lands on the mountainous emerald island of Tahiti, a French Polynesian paradise of turquoise bays and palm rimmed white sandy beaches. Our initial goal is to find the perfect wave as we enjoy two days of surfing lessons with our professional Tahitian instructors. We’ll learn how to read the water, as well as proper stance and paddling techniques. Protected by coral reefs, these waters are perfect for learning how to surf, and the setting is unparalleled.

SCUBA Dive on Moorea

Next we’ll travel by ferry to the extinct volcanic island of Moorea where we’ll spend five days becoming certified PADI SCUBA divers. The warm tropical waters protected by coral reefs are a perfect environment for our diving instruction. Following our classroom studies we’ll travel to several dive sites teeming with colorful fish and coral. We should see an abundance of sea life, including dozens of giant manta rays. Those choosing not to dive, have numerous snorkeling opportunities available to them. (All students in our diving program must pass a dive physical and cannot have used an inhaler or suffered from asthma.)

Sail New Zealand's Bay of Islands

From the tropical waters of the South Pacific, we’ll travel to Auckland and the warm northern tip of New Zealand. For three days, aboard two private sailboats, we’ll sail these amazing islands steeped in whaling history and Kiwi lore. We’ll learn how to sail, tie knots and navigate from our native skipper, and we’re likely to see playful dolphins alongside our boat each day, while we’ll gaze at the Southern Cross and a canopy of stars at night.

Stay on a Kiwi Farm

Next we’ll sample New Zealand life, as we are welcomed on a family farm for two days. Here we’ll discover a simpler, rural life as we meet with locals and help our host family milk cows, sheer sheep and feed horses. We’ll definitely get a feel for the beautiful country.

Sail Fiji's Tropical Paradise

We’ll fly to Fiji where we’ll spend the next four days sailing aboard our private sailboat to some of the most beautiful islands to be found anywhere. Snorkeling will be excellent and we’ll partake in a traditional Fijian meal at a local village where we’ll be welcomed by Fijian Chiefs and entertained by village dancers.

SCUBA Dive Remote Reefs in Fiji

We can’t leave the South Pacific without one more opportunity to dive at a remote reef where we’ll have the opportunity to explore a magical garden of coral and colorful tropical fish. We’ll conclude our stay with a celebratory tropical feast before boarding our return flight to Los Angeles.

For students completing 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades, grouped according to age.

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