Immerse in nature & its conservation for a few days with us
DISCOVER OUR 1 WEEK PROGRAMS
(5 days / 6 nights)
What our 1 week programs all have in common:
Learn & nerd
Our 1 week programs run in small groups, and include daily ecology and conservation lectures to start the day.
They are made to cover complex environmental and scientific topics in easy comprehensive manner, so that anyone can understand and learn from fascinating nature, the challenges it faces and solutions.
Immerse in nature
We believe in experiential leaning. To complete the theory, we have daily field activities immersing in nature.
We head to the ocean and dive in local coral reefs for our marine classes (snorkeling or scuba diving), go into mangrove forests or drive up to the mountain and its dense forests.
Be Mindful
During the program, we make sure to be conscious about our impact. We provide nutritious healthy meals which are all plant-based (vegetarian or vegan), as diet is a critical part of our environmental footprint.
We also try to reduce our waste and be mindful of our collective and individual behaviors in nature.
Take the Time
During the program, you will have time off every day after 4pm. We recommend you to explore the island, go see the sunset on the beach, visit the waterfalls, enjoy dusk in the forest to see fireflies, it is truly worth it.
This down time is important to slow down, enjoy the week, reflect and integrate the learnings.
Discover our 1 week programs
1 week: immersion in environmental conservation
Our most popular and introductory program.
5 days / 6 nights to reconnect with nature & learn to protect it.
- Every day ecology and conservation lectures focusing on key ecosystems (coral reefs, mangroves, forests)
- Daily field explorations in nature guided by experts to practice new skills.
- Marine excursions can be done snorkeling or scuba diving.
- Plant based meals and accommodation included.
1 week: coral specialty
A specialty program for coral nerds!
5 days / 6 nights to nerd and learn the essentials about the fascinating organisms that create coral reefs: coral polyps.
- Every day ecology and conservation lectures focusing on coral anatomy, taxonomy, growth forms, functions, stressors and key identification, etc.
- Daily guided scuba dives on the reef to see them up close and develop your identification skills.
- Plant based meals and accommodation included.
1 week: fish specialty
A specialty program for fish nerds!
5 days / 6 nights to finally learn to recognize reef fishes & understand how to support their conservation.
- Every day ecology and conservation lectures focusing on reef fishes, biology, quirky behaviors, function and identification. We will as well discuss conservation successes and challenges, from Marine Protected Areas to illegal and unsustainable fishing practices.
- Daily guided scuba dives on the reef to practice your identification skills.
- Plant based meals and accommodation included.
Interested?
Schedule your training with us
Learn from conservation practitioners
This program is delivered by our environmental NGO Coral Reef & Rainforest Conservation Project (CRCP), as a mean to promote environmental literacy and uplift the community of marine lovers in the Philippines with environmental skills and good practices.
Our training programs connect education with real conservation work. Rather than learning about coral reefs only from a textbook, participants are introduced to the ecological concepts, observation skills and conservation approaches used in the field.
You learn in the environment we are working to protect.
Your training support our conservation efforts
For CRCP, education is a critical part of our conservation work.
Through our learnwithCRCP programs, we share knowledge, develop practical conservation skills and encourage individuals to become more active stewards of the natural environment. Through this, we share our passion. Participation in our training programs also helps support and fund CRCP’s wider research, monitoring and conservation activities. It as well as a source of funding for our research & conservation efforts. By joining a CRCP course, you are not only investing in your own knowledge, you are helping us continue our work to better understand and protect our local ecosystems.
Learn. Explore. Understand. Protect.
Our other conservation training programs
1 DAY CLASS:
MARINE OR TERRESTRIAL
Would you like to learn about marine or terrestrial ecosystems but you only have 1 day to spare ? This is for you. Pick and choose your preferred topic and come for an adventure. Each class is composed of 1 ecology and conservation lecture followed by field activity guided by one of our local expert. All levels welcomed!
LONGTERM & PROFESSIONAL COURSES (4wks min)
Are you interested in growing skills to take a bigger step from your daily life and actually help local scientific research and conservation work? Field work require skills but everything can be learned with time and efforts. If this is you, we offer long term development and mentorship programs.