Fun and Good Will On Moondance Adventures’ Ecuador/Galapagos Trip

If having fun while doing important community service work sounds like the ideal summer camp experience, Moondance Adventures has the perfect trip for you. Forget about traditional summer camps—do something that is beneficial to people and cultures around the world! Our 22-day adventure camp in Ecuador and the exotic Galapagos Islands is an unforgettable experience.

High school students of all ages can participate in this exciting outdoor adventure program while satisfying basic community service requirements or just doing something they like. Each participant will earn 40 hours of community service while making outstanding memories and connections that will last a lifetime.

Volunteer Opportunities in the Amazon

Here's what you can expect if you're ready for a fun-filled community service adventure. The trip begins and ends in Ecuador's historic capital of Quito. Campers will enjoy hiking in the Andes and superb whitewater rafting in the Amazon basin before arriving in a remote village in the Morochos community. These friendly Kichwa-speaking natives open their homes to our campers while we get to work building a cultural community center, completing agricultural projects and building basic infrastructure.

Our community service work will continue in the village of Pucara where local families warmly welcome their home-stay guests. We'll pick up a bit of the language while learning about their unique culture and way of living. Our group will work alongside local leaders to grow their community and agricultural capabilities. In addition to volunteering, campers will be hiking in cloud-covered rainforests, completing an organic agriculture tour and visiting a fair-trade coffee co-op for an inside look.

The Galapagos

Our outdoor adventures will kick into high gear as we travel to the Galapagos Islands. These 15 unspoiled islands are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is renowned for its wildlife. We'll be snorkeling, touring the famous Giant Turtle Breeding Center and seeing iguanas, sea lions and sea turtles in their natural habitats while raising awareness about the fragile nature of our ecosystems.

At Moondance Adventures, our community service adventure camp programs are once-in-a-lifetime experiences. You'll meet new people, discover new cultures and enjoy new experiences that will travel with you for life. Apply now to reserve a space in our June 17th or July 10th summer trip.

About Moondance Adventures:
Founded by Hayes Hitchens in 1996, Moondance Adventures is a teen adventure travel program offering a wide variety of 13-23 day experiences including community service and wilderness-based leadership opportunities. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Moondance offers 17 co-ed, non competitive teen summer adventure programs for teenagers ages 12-18. Moondance provides fun, education and character-building with each program’s curriculum. Moondance has been has been conducting unique adult and teen summer adventures in many of the finest teen adventure travel areas in the world with courses offered in Africa, Central America, Europe, North America and South America.