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Academic Adventures

Why are our Academic Treks college-accredited culture, language immersion and natural science courses unsurpassed?

The foundation of our experiential travel programs is our course design, educational model, experience running courses worldwide and phenomenal staff of expert educators. We explore extraordinary destinations and become part of the places we visit while gaining a hands-on, global perspective on topics studied.Each course begins with an exhilarating adventure more »»







designed to challenge our students while introducing them to the culture and environment in which they will live, work and explore. Then we turn our focus to traditional and experiential learning, as well as 20-55 hours of meaningful service work that directly complements the academic focus. Students emerge from their immersion experience with a newfound respect for the lives of the people they’ve met and new insights, as well as increased confidence in their skills and their ability to navigate foreign lands. They also get a head start on college by earning college credit and building a host of skills they will use in school and beyond.

Why are our Academic Treks college-accredited culture, language immersion and natural science courses unsurpassed?

The foundation of our experiential travel programs is our course design, educational model, experience running courses worldwide and phenomenal staff of expert educators. We explore extraordinary destinations and become part of the places we visit while gaining a hands-on, global perspective on topics studied.Each course begins with an exhilarating adventure designed to challenge our students while introducing them to the culture and environment in which they will live, work and explore. Then we turn our focus to traditional and experiential learning, as well as 20-55 hours of meaningful service work that directly complements the academic focus. Students emerge from their immersion experience with a newfound respect for the lives of the people they’ve met and new insights, as well as increased confidence in their skills and their ability to navigate foreign lands. They also get a head start on college by earning college credit and building a host of skills they will use in school and beyond.
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  • Authentic hands-on immersion education
  • College academic credit
  • Travel and learn from world experts
Staff member thumbnail image Meet your trip leaders!

read more » Robert Ellis
Academic Lead Instructor

Our leaders are the best you’ll find… One of Broadreach’s core strengths.



They are experiential educators and experts in their field from PhD’s to professional scuba instructors, Royal Yacht Masters and wilderness professionals. Each has a dedication to educational travel and a passion to lead, mentor and offer teens valuable insights into the world around them.

Meet Rob:
Rob has been working in the outdoors with teenagers for the past nine years during which he has taught with the Ocean Institute, Catalina Island Marine Institute, Longacre Expeditions, Astrocamp, the University of California at Santa Barbara and Broadreach’s Academic Treks. He has been a staff member on our Caribbean Marine Reserves, Dolphin Studies, Shark Studies and Marine Biology Adventure programs. When Rob is not working for Broadreach and Academic Treks he is an adjunct professor of oceanography at Fullerton College in southern California, and he also teaches courses at Santa Ana College, Long Beach City College and Irvine Valley College. Rob has also done education and outreach work for Ocean.com and the National Marine Sanctuary Program.

Staff member thumbnail image Meet your trip leaders!

«« show less Robert Ellis
Academic Lead Instructor

Our leaders are the best you’ll find… One of Broadreach’s core strengths.They are experiential educators and experts in their field from PhD’s to professional scuba instructors, Royal Yacht Masters and wilderness professionals. Each has a dedication to educational travel and a passion to lead, mentor and offer teens valuable insights into the world around them.

Meet Rob:
Rob has been working in the outdoors with teenagers for the past nine years during which he has taught with the Ocean Institute, Catalina Island Marine Institute, Longacre Expeditions, Astrocamp, the University of California at Santa Barbara and Broadreach’s Academic Treks. He has been a staff member on our Caribbean Marine Reserves, Dolphin Studies, Shark Studies and Marine Biology Adventure programs. When Rob is not working for Broadreach and Academic Treks he is an adjunct professor of oceanography at Fullerton College in southern California, and he also teaches courses at Santa Ana College, Long Beach City College and Irvine Valley College. Rob has also done education and outreach work for Ocean.com and the National Marine Sanctuary Program.

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Trip & Location Starts Days TRIP FOCUS Activities
Immersion Oaxaca
Oaxaca, Mexico
June 26
July 18
21
21
Spanish immersion, Community service,
No Spanish experience required
Academic Treks Division
Hiking through indigenous villages, Community service, College credit
Immersion Guanajuato
Guanajuato, Mexico
June 18
July 3
July 7
July 20
14
14
14
14
Spanish immersion, Community service,
No Spanish experience required
Academic Treks Division
Hiking and city exploration, Community service,
College credit
Immersion Costa Rica and Nicaragua
Costa Rica & Nicaragua
June 18
July 15
22
22
Spanish immersion, Community service,
Rainforest adventure, 1 year of Spanish required
Academic Treks Division
Whitewater rafting, Hiking, Camping, Zip lining, Homestay experience, College credit
Adventure Peru
Peru
June 16
July 11
23
23
Cultural immersion, Community service, Spanish language, No experience necessary
Academic Treks Division
Hiking, Camping, Home stay experience, Community service, College credit
Immersion Ecuador
Ecuador
June 20
July 4
30
30
Advanced Spanish and cultural immersion, Community service, 2 years of Spanish required
Academic Treks Division
Backpacking, Hiking, Horseback riding, Homestay, Community service, College credit
Immersion France
France
June 17
July 15
26
26
French language immersion, Cultural exploration,
16+ years old with 1 year of French experience
Academic Treks Division
Hiking, Backpacking, Canoeing, Biking, Homestay experience, College credit
Immersion French West Indies
Guadeloupe
June 22
July 15
21
21
French language immersion, Tropical island adventure, 1 year of French required
Academic Treks Division
Hiking, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Sailing, Surfing, Home stay experience, College credit
Immersion China
China
June 26
24
Mandarin language Immersion, Cultural exploration, No experience required
Academic Treks Division
Hiking, Camping, Homestay experience, Community service, College credit
Island Service Expedition
Dominica, Guadeloupe, Isle de Saints
June 23
July 15
21
21
Caribbean cultural immersion, Community service (55+hrs), Tropical island exploration
Academic Treks Division
Hiking, Snorkeling, Sailing, Homestay, Community service, College credit
Wilderness and Traditional Medicine
Belize
June 19
July 1
July 12
July 23
22
22
22
22
Wilderness First Responder certification, Land based eco-adventure, Public health focused community service
Academic Treks Division
Hiking, Camping, Canoeing, Spelunking, Sailing, Cave tubing, WFR certification, Community service, College credit
Energy and Climate Change
Chile
July 1
21
Study Alternative and Sustainable Energy.
Community Service; No expereince necessary.
Academic Treks Division
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hot Springs visits, Cultural Workshops, Community Service.
Primate Studies
Costa Rica & Panama
June 17
July 10
21
21
Monkey conservation & rehabilitation, Field studies, Community service, Rainforest adventure
Academic Treks Division
Rainforest adventure, Rafting, Snorkeling, Hiking, Hands-on field work, College credit
African Wildlife Conservation
South Africa
July 8
22
Wildlife conservation, Safari, Outdoor adventure, Community service
Academic Treks Division
Game drives, Inflatable kayaking, Hands-on animal research, Service learning, College credit
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