MONKEY BAYPROGRAM

ACTIVITY GUIDE 2014

Phone:+1.(501) 822.8032Main email: info@belizestudyabroad.net

Home Campus Site: www.belizestudyabroad.netTobacco Caye Barrier Reef: www.tcmsbelize.org

Managing Directors: Marga and Matthew MillerDirect email: machumilla@gmail.com

US Cell: 770.877.2648

General Manager: Fiona Joy MartinProgram Manager: Anna Brakeman

Senior Tour Guide: Juan EsquivelHospitality Manager: Rachelle Estephan

Campus Facilities Manager: Lincoln Wiltshire

ABOUT MONKEY BAY

MONKEY BAY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY is an environmental education centre that offers experiential learning programs and training opportunities while serving as a model of conservation land stewardship. The Sanctuary consists of 1,060 acres of tropical forest, riverine and savannah habitats and is protected home to a variety of bird and wildlife species.

Study Abroad Student Group from The Ensworth School

MONKEY BAY CAMPUSStudent Dorms

Field Station

Campus Grounds and Bon Fire Area

Kitchen and Dinning AreaRainwater Showers

Biogas Composting Toilet

Library and Wireless Internet

Wash up Station

DAY ONE: ARRIVAL AND NIGHT TOUR OF THE BELIZE ZOO

DAY 2: SIBUN RIVER CANOEING AND TIGER

CAVE

DAY 3: XUNANTUNICH ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE

DAY 4: ST. MATTHEW’S GOVERNMENT SCHOOL – COMMUNITY SERVICE

DAY 5 & 6: COXCOMB BASIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

DAY 7 & 8: ACADEMIC TESTING + CAYE CAULKER

AND SNORKELING ON BELIZE BARRIER REEF

Day 8: Caye Caulker

Marine ExcursionCaye Caulker is a 45 minute water taxi ride from Belize City. Group arrives in time for check-in to island hotel (double occupancy rooms) and group lunch. Afternoon boat snorkelling guided excursion to nearby marine reserve. Farewell dinner and last overnight spent at island hotel before departure to home destination following day. Students will want to return to Belize with parents in tow for longer family visit!

Caye Caulker and Learning Activities

Caye Caulker Marine Reserve Snorkelling Boat Tour Excursion

Barrier Reef guided snorkelling tour.Patch Reef Snorkelling (multiple site drops). Cut Reef Snorkelling (spur & groove coral life).Island Mangrove Forests.

Local Expert Presentation Topics

The Marine Environment of Belize: 1) An Overview. 2) Mangroves and Sea grass. 3) Coral Reefs.Fish and CoraL Identification.Marine Protected Area Management.

Man-O-War Bird Roosting Site Mangrove Snorkel

Caribbean View from Caye Caulker

THANKS FOR CHOOSING MONKEY BAY!

See ya soon!

Monkey Bay Staff: Back row, left to right: Matthew Miller, Juan Osais, Lincoln Wiltshire, Kenny Clarke, Samba, Clava Jeffords, Anna Brakeman, Juni Wiltshire. Front Row, left to right: Juan Esquivel, Angelina Reyes, Beverley Hyde, Justin Wiltshire, Chester Pop, Irma Ramos, Nora Pop, Juana Pop, Miriam Bolon, Stephanie Usher, Loyda Martinez.

Presentation to Parents

Thursday 12 September 2013

7:00pm Library