Greece: Island Turtle Conservation with Rustic Pathways
Overview
A 9-day residential field research program on Kefalonia Island where students conduct marine biology research alongside Wildlife Sense biologists, including sea turtle nesting surveys, harbor monitoring, and seagrass meadow mapping. Students help protect threatened loggerhead turtle nests while living in gender-separated accommodations and participating in beach cleanups and coastal exploration.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 31140 days
Sessions
Jun–Aug1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Kefalonia Island, Greece
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,495
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Open enrollment; 94% of students would recommend to peers
Application requirements
Age
14–18 years old (high school students)
Prior Experience
None required
Physical Activity
Moderate fitness required (swimming, walking on sand)
Group Readiness
Comfortable with group schedule, early mornings, and high-engagement programming
Phone Policy
Phones locked during daytime activities; returned after final activity; available overnight subject to quiet hours
Dietary Accommodations
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and common allergies accommodated with advance notice
Cost & sessions
Tuition $3,495 plus $100 enrollment fee (non-refundable after 24 hours). Included: 7-night lodging, all meals, domestic Athens–Kefalonia flights, airport transfers, ground transport, activities, excursions, entrance fees, 24/7 staff support, and gratuities. Not included: international airfare, travel insurance, medical insurance, personal spending money. Recommended spending money $150–200/week. Financial aid and payment plans available.
Financial aid
Need-based aid and merit scholarships offered
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