1. Big Island Adventure Environmental Science and Culture on the Big Island Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea volcano, thick tropical jungles and rainforests, coral reef preserves, sacred Place of Refuge, Hawaiian culture and history Environmental Science and Culture on the Big Island Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea volcano, thick tropical jungles and rainforests, coral reef preserves, sacred Place of Refuge, Hawaiian culture and history

2. Earth Explore Big Island Adventure Quick Facts 9 day program Hotel and UH dorm accommodations Large motorcoach University of Hawaii resource experts and staff on site 3 meals a day Group size 20-30 1 adult to 5-6 students Students 3 to a room Academic Credit Opptys

3. Big Island Adventure Itinerary Our route takes us from Hilo, to the Kona Coast. We explore astronomy in Hilo and paddle an outrigger canoe in Hilo Bay. We view a volcano at Kilauea in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and view Waipio, the Valley of Kings. At Akaka Falls we explore tropical rain forest, and discover Hawaiian culture at the Place of Refuge. On the Kona coast, we snorkel to discover a colorful coral reef.

4. Brief Highlights of Program Hilo Bay hands-on marine studies Akaka Falls and rainforest walk Hawaii Volcanoes/ Kilauea with experts Visits to temples and cultural sites Expert instructors from the University of Hawaii at Hilo Kilauea

5. Brief Highlights page 2 Cultural sharing with Kapuna, (Hawaiian elders) Visit to Place of Refuge and historic Heiau temple Coral Reef cruise and snorkeling adventure Waipio Valley taro farming

6. The Earth Explore Foundation Your Planet. Discover it. Protect it. EEF has sponsored Teacher-led educational programs since 1995 Founded by teachers and outdoor educators Mission is to encourage learning in the outdoor classroom - science and cultures More than 5 thousand students from 35 states have participated The EE Foundation is a not for profit, mission-based educational organization All programs can offer credit at HS and College levels

7. Adventures to Planet Earth Fun and Learning in Inspiring Places

8. Just the Facts-Earth Explore Parents, students and teacher know one another Low adult/student ratio Credit opportunities- always hands-on World’s finest partner organizations An ideal mix of learning and fun adventure Preparation Meetings get students ready for the trip

9. Programs are mission based, emphasizing student- nature connections Not just a Student “Tour” Study the Earth; its landscapes, processes, people and cultures, through fun hands-on exploration Create enduring connections with the natural world Encourage curiosity, inquiry based learning

10. What happens when? Groups form August through December All Adventures usually full by January 1st Teacher conducts preparation sessions in late winter and spring Usually 4-6 two hour get-togethers Student receives the Naturalist newsletter quarterly, and program Adventure Guide

11. What happens when? Travel Packet arrives in May –Detailed day to day itinerary –Official program cap, field journal, photo credentials, luggage tag, T- shirt

12. Earth Explore Online PDFs available Academic Credit Outline Fundraising Packet Program Flyers and Brochures Program Newsletters Student Application Health Form (spring)

13. Earth Explore Adventures Student application process Applications accepted until local group is full, then waitlist is begun If student is not known to teacher, interview is required Students can invite friends or siblings, subject to space available and interview Application requires deposit of $400

14. Earth Explore Adventures Student application process - continued Limited number of spaces for each Adventure each season Space is allotted on a first come, first served basis Application can be mailed, faxed, or submitted online - most now apply online Lead teacher will have materials or they can be requested from the National Office, or downloaded online

15. Big Island Adventure What’s Included - What’s Not All program activities/instruction All meals (3 per day) Hotel and dorm accommodations (no hostels or camping) 2 Travel Manager/Naturalist Guides per group On site resource experts Chaperoning by students’ own teachers Program accident insurance Travel items including cap, t-shirt, journal, luggage tags Academic credit tuition - HS Option for college credit Included Program airfare - Earth Explore arranges this for the group Items of a strictly personal nature (for example souvenirs) Not Included

16. Our Hawaii Adventure Joint program with the University of Hawaii at Hilo Begin in Hilo, stay at dorms City overview and visit to Hilo Bay for tidepooling and outrigger rides Marine ecosystems of Hawaii

17. Outriggers on Hilo Bay Learning traditional Island skills hands-on on Hilo Bay

18. Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes Transfer to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Kilauea overview and discussion of volcano science Hawaii Volcano Observatory, and Lava Tube Hike

19. Kilauea Adventure Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hands on activities on current volcanic eruptions Hikes and discussions Activities in lava field and on rim of caldera Unique high elevation rainforest

20. Volcano Discoveries at Kilauea

21. To Akaka Falls and Waipio Valley Akaka Falls rainforest preserve and ecology of Hawaiian forests- endangered species Viewing of Waipio Valley, the “Valley of Kings”

22. Akaka Falls - Views Spectacular endangered Hawaiian rainforest Study of tropical rainforest plants and animals with naturalist guide Hawaii’s highest waterfall, 400 feet

23. The Kona Coast We stay in hotel on Kailua Bay Visits to Place of Refuge, Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve, Hapuna Beach

24. Coral Reef Adventure Hawaii’s amazing living reef

25. Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay Rich coral reef ecosystem Snorkeling supervised by on- site experts Naturalist Guides Lunch on-board Waterslide and viewboxes

26. Place of Refuge The most sacred Hawaiian cultural site Expert-led program on Hawaiian kings, culture and beliefs Visit to sacred “Heiau” or Hawaiian temple

27. Kapuna Day Cultural sharing with Hawaiian elders Chance to experience another culture hands-on Arts, crafts, dance and storytelling

28. Kilauea, Culture and Coral Reefs Big Island Adventure