Environmental service projects play a central role in RLT summer travel programs

When planning our teen summer programs at The Road Less Traveled (RLT), a strong focus is consistently placed on fostering the utmost commitment to stewardship and environmental service among our participating students.

That focus continues into the work our program participants do “on the ground” to help the communities they visit over the course of our trip. We take great care to ensure our leaders and travelers only ever go to parts of the world where they are genuinely wanted, and where we can help make a meaningful and positive impact.

With an increasing awareness of the threats presented by climate change, it also cannot be understated just how important it is to take care of our precious Earth. With this in mind, teaching environmental stewardship, and taking part in environmental service to protect natural environments, are fundamental to our teen summer programs. 

What environmental service projects could your teen be helping with this summer? 

Through The Road Less Traveled your teen can not only help with important conservation work, but also build connections and gain first hand experience with organizations leading environmental service work. We have a broad range of projects each summer, including some of the below for this year: 

• Helping with marine service projects, on the Island of Sardinia on our Italy: Dive the Med trip.

• Assisting with ongoing service work to restore natural habitats on the Portuguese island of São Miguel in the Azores

• Helping environmental service projects in Turrialba, Costa Rica, in relation to permaculture, composting, and rainwater harvesting 

• Cleaning up the beaches and collecting underwater marine debris on our Bali: Coral and Culture trip 

• Supporting environmental service projects in British Columbia, Canada, helping with trail maintenance, erosion control, the tackling of invasive species, and the protection of native species. 

The above RLT environmental service projects are just a few of what we offer, that might spark the imagination of your teen as they consider our summer travel programs for 2024. To find out more and check availability, please schedule a call with an RLT director or call us in the office at 773 342 5200.