Middle School Adventures

Bahamas Bahamas Island Wildlife Explorer

Love wildlife? This animal camp for middle schoolers allows you to explore the different roles of animal care professionals with a variety of fun, hands-on interactions. Work with Bahamian experts to learn more about the exotic and domestic animals of the Bahamas. Gain experience working with conservation centers, farms, and animal rescues.

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Teen splashed by dolphin in Bahamas at animal science summer camp

Middle school student assist with puppy at vet clinic in Bahamas

Middle schoolers with puppies on animal science camp program

Sun-filled days getting up close with wildlife in the Bahamas

Participate in hands-on wildlife care while working alongside veterinarians and animal professionals at local farms, conservation centers and clinics.
Observe and assist with animal care procedures like spay and neuter surgeries.
Go behind the scenes at wildlife attractions.
Explore the Bahamian sea on snorkel and kayak adventures.

PROGRAM DATES	COST	AVAILABILITY
July 6 - July 17, 2023	$4,980	Limited	Enroll Now

“The Bahamas vet program was truly the most amazing time of my life. The hands-on experience you get here is incomparable. I can’t stress enough how this program changed my life. It taught me so much about vet medicine while still being fun and adventurous. I made some new best friends and I will never forget this trip. I can’t recommend it enough!” Izzy, middle school alumna

Student snorkelling on coral reef on Bahamas animal science camp

Middle school student holds puppy for animal science camp in Bahamas

Group of young teens at animal rescue in Bahamas at summer camp

Middle school students and dog on examination table at Bahamas animal camp

flamingoes seen on wildlife animal science camp

Middle school student hold dogs in exam room at Bahamas animal science camp

Middle school student with sharks at Bahamas animal program

Student with goat on animal science camp Broadreach

Middle school students touch dolphin at Bahamas animal camp

Middle school students snorkel and sit next to ocean at Bahamas animal camp

Middle school students learn to handle a snake at Bahamas veterinary medicine camp

Group of teens kayak in Bahamas at animal science camp

Teens and dog on examination table at Bahamas animal camp

Bahamas: Island Wildlife Explorer Program Overview

Objectives:

Explore bird, mammal, reptile and marine-mammal care.
Contribute to conservation efforts alongside professionals.
Participate in hands-on workshops covering suture methods, necropsies and animal-restraint techniques.
Build an inclusive, fun community with peers.

10 hours of service-learning projects to improve animal welfare and community wildlife education programs.

Requirements:

Available to students completing sixth, seventh or eighth grade. No other experience is necessary.

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Itinerary

Day 1-2

It’s better in The Bahamas

Arrive in sunny Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas. Spend some time getting to know your group and then it’s off to the bay! Kayak in turquoise Bahamian waters and snorkel in the crystal-clear open ocean. Practice identifying various marine species or simply soak up the beauty of this underwater paradise. After a delicious and authentic Bahamian lunch, hike enchanting boardwalks in Primeval Forest National Park and witness beautiful limestone caverns (a.k.a. sinkholes). You are clearly in the Bahamas now.

Day 3-7

Go behind the scenes

At a local zoo and conservation center, our team gets behind-the-scenes access to an exotic array of animal species including iguanas, lemurs, parrots, flamingos, snakes and more. With the guidance of local animal experts, the group prepares nutritious meals, practices capture and restraint techniques, and learns how to identify different animal behaviors. You also rotate through different skill-building activities like necropsies, suture practice, cage-enrichment creation. Each day has countless opportunities to try something new! Then, in the afternoons head over to the neighboring Humane Society to help surgeries, physical exams, and other rescue center tasks. Before embarking on the final leg of the journey, take time to snorkel in a protected coral nursery amid colorful marine life native to New Providence Island.

Day 8-12

Put your new skills to work

Confident in your new animal-care skills, take part in hands-on animal welfare activities. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of an aquatic veterinary medicine lab and discover how vets and marine biologists work together to care for seals, stingrays and dolphins. Across the island, spend a full day on a beach-side farm. In the shade of palm trees, you assist vets as they inspect the goats’ health before a picnic lunch, complete with fresh-picked mangos. Take advantage of the surrounding beauty of the ocean and enjoy snorkeling excursions above some of the ocean’s most beautiful reef ecosystems. Before you know it, it’s time to say goodbye-for-now to your tight new group of friends.

I loved this program because I could interact with animals a lot. The experiential part of the program was my highlight. Ari Goldstein

If you're worried about the group dynamic, I promise you don't have to be. It's good to try new things and meet new people, broaden your horizons. Food-wise, the restaurants were some of my favorite places! I got a lot of clarity about what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. It's the greatest thing I'll ever do or have done! The experience of a lifetime! Caroline Cassidy

I really enjoyed Broadreach. Not only did I learn about the veterinary field in my course, but I also acquired other skills. We hiked, snorkeled, paddle boarded, surfed, and spent a lot of time on clicker training! I enjoyed having a variety of activities and seeing new places. Euphemia Gerdts

I loved this trip! I did so many amazing activities and met so many new friends! I'm so happy I did this, and I will never forget it! Grace Yurish

Best experience of my life! I learned so much about working with animals and had a TON of fun. It was such a positive learning environment, and everything was well-organized. I met super awesome people. All the activities were fun, and I did not want to leave. Thank you, Broadreach! Keira Fuchs

This trip had many fun adventures that allowed me to conquer my fears! I was able to snorkel, surf and hike for the first time ever! I was also able to make many new friends from all over the country. Kyla Hartt

I very much enjoyed the spay and neuter clinic because we got to observe actual surgery and learn about veterinary medicine! This was my favorite part and pretty much solidified my wanting to be a veterinarian surgeon. Lauren McRae

I learned that even though traveling alone scared me a lot, I met amazing people who made it worthwhile. Some of my favorite activities were working with the manatees, surfing, and working with puppies. This experience changed my life because it's something I never thought I would do and I made some of the best friends I have ever had. Lydia Bicknell

At first, I was nervous about going on this trip, but everyone I met was really welcoming and kind. I learned a lot on this trip and even got to hear a manatee's heartbeat and watch a vet perform surgery on a dog. It opened my eyes to multiple jobs that involve working with animals. Teresa Lee

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