Focus: Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Cultural Studies

Duration: 7 Days

Standards Alignment: NGSS (Ecosystems, Earth Systems), C3 Framework (Culture), AP Environmental Science

*This sample itinerary is for planning purposes only and may be modified due to availability, logistics, or group customization requests

Arrival in San Juan
- Welcome dinner & intro to Puerto Rican history and ecology
Rainforest Engineering
- El Yunque National Forest hike
- STEM Challenge: Design a sustainable trail system
- Water cycle workshop with local conservationists
Coastal Resilience & Mangroves
- Kayak through mangrove ecosystems
- Build and test erosion barriers
- Journal Prompt: “How do communities adapt to nature?”
Solar Power & Sustainability
- Visit community solar project
- Hands-on solar panel assembly and energy mapping
Cultural Immersion & Innovation
- Afro-Caribbean percussion workshop
- Design a community-based eco-tourism model
Student Showcase
- Present resilience and sustainability projects
- Celebration dinner with local youth
Departure
- Airport transfer & farewell