Turtle Camp 2011
Turtle Camp Akumal is designed to be fun, educational and is vitally important for our environment. If you are interested in coastal ecology, want to make a difference, and you think you can handle 10 days of adventure in Maya Paradise, then Turtle Camp Akumal, in Mexico is the place for you.
Turtle Camp 2011 will be hosted at Aquatech Hotel, a Villas DeRosa Resort and is sponsored by SAVE, Society of Akumal´s Vital Ecology, A.C. Turtle Camp Akumal is designed for youth ages 10 – 22, but families are also encouraged to experience the exciting activities at camp.
Akumal, is located one hour south of the Cancun International Airport on the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula, along the coastline known as the Riviera Maya. This small community composed of white sandy beaches, sun, surf and swaying palm trees is also a haven for turtles. The Society of Akumal’s Vital Ecology is a nonprofit organization that is helping to protect the fragile ecosystem of this coastline and their special communities.
Turtle Camp 2011 will be hosted at Aquatech Hotel, a Villas DeRosa Resort and is sponsored by SAVE, Society of Akumal´s Vital Ecology, A.C. Turtle Camp Akumal is designed for youth ages 10 – 22, but families are also encouraged to experience the exciting activities at camp.
Akumal, is located one hour south of the Cancun International Airport on the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula, along the coastline known as the Riviera Maya. This small community composed of white sandy beaches, sun, surf and swaying palm trees is also a haven for turtles. The Society of Akumal’s Vital Ecology is a nonprofit organization that is helping to protect the fragile ecosystem of this coastline and their special communities.
Each of the three sessions will contain age appropriate material and will include segments of each of the following components:
- Educational seminars
- Nighttime turtle monitoring
- Field trip activities
- Community outreach
Day activities will include:
- Boat trip showing the three bays of Akumal
- Snorkeling at tropical lagoon Ya kul
- Snorkeling with sea turtles
- Ruins of Tulum, the contrast of the Maya.
- Snorkeling the jungle cenotes
- Ruins of Xel-Ha and their ecosystems in nature
- The mangroves at Casa Cenote lagoon and snorkel
- Coba ruins, lagoons, and pools
- And plenty of beach walking and turtle viewing
Trips to:
- Xcacel / Xcacelito Turtle Sanctuary
- Sian Kaan biosphere mangrove and boat tour
- Santa Cruz snorkel adventure by bicycle
- Nohoch Snorkel adventure
When?
July 2– 12 (a 10-day camp), ages 10 – 14 family members welcome
July 16 – 26 (a 10-day camp), ages15-18 family members welcome
July 3o –Aug. 14 (15-day camp), College aged students
Cost?
$1500.00 for 10-day sessions. $1800 for 15 day sessions, includes lodging, food, and group airport transfers. Family members, see Cenotes.com for condo size and pricing.
Please download and fill the registration form and medical form and send it back to the specified email to be part of Turtle Camp 2011.
