Surfing, snorkeling, sailing, and hiking up volcanoes—the most epic outdoor activities you can do on our Hawai’i summer program! We will explore from the top of the Big Island’s parched volcanoes down to its lucious rainforests. We’ll swim with manta rays, exotic fish, and sea turtles, and we’ll learn how to help protect Hawaii’s fragile reef ecosystems. We will work with locals and give back to their communities with various service projects aimed at learning about the region’s ecology and connecting with community members. We’ll hike to thundering waterfalls and get up close and personal with wild dolphins!
Hawaii Adventure
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Destination
Hawaii
Current Grades
8th-10th
Airports
Arrive: Kona, HI (KOA)
Depart: Kona, HI (KOA)
Itinerary
DAY 1-3: SNORKEL AND LEARN REEF ECOLOGY IN KAHALU’U BAY
This is a favorite among our teen adventure programs, so we’ll start this trip in Kahalu’u Bay! Here we will discuss reef ecology with marine biologists and study different types of coral and exotic fish, along with reef etiquette to help protect the fragile ecosystems in the bay. This Hawai’i summer trip will include swimming and snorkeling alongside large populations of brightly colored marine life (parrotfish, peacock bass, eels, goatfish, and more) in Kahalu’u Beach Park. The water is shallow, allowing the sunlight to reach all the way to the floor and creating incredibly abundant coral and sea-life. Hawaiian sea turtles are known to frequent the area, so keep an eye out for them!
Accommodation: Camping
DAY 4-6: SURF THE KONA COAST AND NIGHT SNORKEL WITH MANTA RAYS
You can’t visit Hawai’i without learning how to surf! Throughout our trip, we’ll have three different days of professional surf instruction on the Kona coast, back at Kahalu’u Beach Park. This area is extremely well-suited for beginner surfers: A barrier rock wall shelters the cove, keeping the waves gentle. During our time on the coast, we’ll spend the afternoons relaxing on the white sands of the nearby Hapuna Beach, regularly voted one of the best beaches in the world. One night will be dedicated to a Kona specialty: snorkeling with manta rays! These gentle rays do not have sharp teeth or tail stingers, and we’ll get to float above and with them as they feed on plankton and glide in the lit-up water below. This is sure to be a huge highlight of the trip.
Accommodation: Camping
Dates and Prices
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Departure Day
06/30/24
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Return Day
07/17/24
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Grade
8–10
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Price
$6,088
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Availability
Limited
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Departure Day
07/21/24
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Return Day
08/07/24
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Grade
8–10
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Price
$6,088
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Availability
Limited
Departure Day | Return Day | Grade | Price | Availability |
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06/30/24
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07/17/24
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8–10
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$6,088
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limited
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07/21/24
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08/07/24
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8–10
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$6,088
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limited
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Accommodations & Service
Community Service: Approximately 8 Hours
- Hilo Coast: Environmental project, where we remove an invasive species from a wilderness area.
- Waipio Valley: Help the local elderly population with various projects in the community.
Accommodations:
- 17 nights of camping. All campgrounds are designated campgrounds with access to bathrooms. Bold Earth will provide comfortable 3-person tents.
Activities
Community service: 8 hours
Sailing
Snorkeling
Hiking
Surfing
Reviews
I HIGHLY recommend this program. From the amazing leaders, the great kids in his group and the challenges they faced, I can without a doubt say that Andrew came back a different kid! His self awareness and connection with others has greatly improved! I am beyond proud of him and can’t wait for his next adventure with Bold Earth!
Bold Earth gave me lots of opportunities to grow. I made so many new friends, learned new things, and became a better person overall. Doing a beach clean up made was amazing for the community and made us all feel accomplished.
Bold Earth is such a special experience where I formed so many genuine memories and connections at, wouldn’t have wanted to be spending my summer doing anything else.
Bold Earth was a great experience. Jordan was pushed out of her comfort zone and excelled and grew.
Our daughters have been talking about their trip and how amazing it was since they arrived home. We would definitely recommend Bold Earth to other families.
Bold Earth pushed me out of my comfort zone. It introduced me to a new place and culture, as well as people I never would have met if I hadn’t gone on this trip. Spending time with everyone and doing life-changing activities with them was amazing. This was an experience I’ll remember for the rest of my life.
Philip’s trip leaders were super friendly, and my son totally trusted them. He had all of the fun that I wish I’d had when I was young. He wants to do another trip with the same trip leaders next year!
I loved that kids had no phones! Kyle bonded with those kids in ways that he’s never bonded with ANYONE. I honestly think that this was because of your no-electronics policy! Kyle talks so highly of his trip leaders. They seemed like great, fun people that could be friends and responsible trip
leaders at the same time.
My favorite parts of the trip were the connections and memories I made with every single person in my group. I really enjoyed the hike into the Wai-pio and Waimanu valleys.
I loved the experiences Bold Earth enabled me to have in Hawaii that were unique and unlike that of typical tourists. I especially loved the day at Green Sand Beach, the hiking, and sunset and sunrise atop Mauna Kea. All while doing so, I had the opportunity to break out of my shell and create close bonds with the fellow students, creating countless memories full of laughter and smiles.
I loved getting to see and experience the amazing wildlife, like sea turtles, eagle rays, dolphins, fish, and so many more. I made great friends who I’ll keep in touch with.
Families should absolutely send their children [to Bold Earth]. They also need to prepare their hearts because the child they sent will not be the same the person upon return; we received a young adult whose eyes were opened to the endless potential of life and opportunities that await him.