High School Community Service & Volunteering Programs in St. Kitts and Nevis

This summer I journeyed to the Caribbean islands! The trip I did was the Caribbean Marine Biology 21 day Adventure. It was the best thing I have ever done. I met the most amazing people that I can now call family. I made the best of friends that live all around the world and Im still in contact with them and some are actually coming to visit me! I learned so much about myself and especially some great marine biology! I was so sad when it was over because I didnt want to go home. I had the best time with my instructors and my friends! The islands were all so beautiful and the people were amazing. I would definitely recommend this trip! Im planning on doing another trip this summer and i could not be more excited.

ActionQuest is an extremely unique place that offers amazing experiences for kids of all ages and from all over the world. It has taught me so much, not only about sailing and scuba diving, but also about myself, and going to ActionQuest has made me a much happier person. I truly enjoy lifeworks forums. I think that they bring up important topics, and often bring boats closer. They also help connect the lessons that I have learned at ActionQuest to my life outside, so that I may bring these new lessons home with me. The instructors were always happy to answer any sailing question and hand over the helm to any student who wanted to learn more about sailing. They made it very fun and interesting to sail the boat. Scuba diving instructions were also excellent, the instructors would help us plan our dives in the beginning, but then allow us to figure out how to do it on our own later in the trip. Diving is my favorite part of AQ, and it never fails to amaze me. The instructors are amazing, they clearly love what they do, which impacts each shipmate and allows them to have a great time. The friends that I made at ActionQuest are some of my closest friends now, and would have never met them without going to AQ. The people that you meet are just so interesting and amazing. The diving is beautiful, and the sailing is so much fun

This trip is a once in a life time opportunity that I would recommend to anyone. I met friends that I would have never met and done things that I would have never tried if I was with my friends. The staff was amazing and made you feel like you were at home.

I absolutely loved this experience. this was the first time I've ever been out of the country and I was a little nervous doing it by myself but it wasn't bad at all. The first night was a huge cookout with everyone getting to know each other and check out their new homes. We are on a boat pretty much 24/7 so if boats aren't your thing I wouldn't pick this trip. That being said, there also isn't a whole lot of room in the cabins so you have to be able to share and work with other people. Most people though, like to sleep on the tramps or in the cockpit. The food was pretty good too and if you have any special food needs Broadreach is pretty accommodating. Most of our time was spent learning how to scuba dive and we only really had one lesson on fish so if you are truly looking to learn about marine biology don't choose this trip because you won't really have anything taught to you. Scuba diving is amazing and there is plenty of that. One of my other favorite parts was town time and being able to explore different countries. Also you basically live in your swimsuits so make sure you bring good ones! I would definitely say this or other 12 day trips are great as a first timer if you aren't sure if you want to be away from home for more than 2 weeks. I think this is a great experience no matter what trip you choose. I became very good friends with my group and we still keep in touch! I highly recommend Broadreach to anyone interested in traveling abroad!

I've always known I wanted to look into marine biology, so doing something like this trip was a given. I knew it would be very beneficial, and tons of fun, but I never expected it to be the best thing that has ever happened to me. I went into the trip with a lot of anxiety about making friends, or everyone on the boat hating me, but despite a few small episodes of sea-sickness I had on the first night, my boat-mates and I started hitting it off right away. It was amazing to be able to spend time with people who have such similar intrests to me. Not only did I love my boat-mates, but I became close friends with a lot of the kids on our "sister ship", Lady Helen. We sailed to all of the same places and learned all of the same things, so of course we spent time together, and we definitely enjoyed eachother's company. I met some of the best friends I've ever had, and the worst part of the entire trip was having to say goodbye to them. Luckily, we all still keep in touch, and I plan to stay that way forever! Our instructers were immediately some of the most inspirational people I had ever met. I'll be happy if I can be half as amazing as them some day. They took such amazing care of me, and every bump or bruise I ever got. I thought they were cool right away, but once they started teaching, I knew they would be role models for my future. I have never learned so much in a class in a trimester, and in some not even a year, than I learned in those three weeks, and that wasn't all marine biology, which I learned so much about, but sailing, diving, and life skills as well. I even learned to cook! The sailing was exhilerating to say the least. Steering a giant yacht was extremely empowering; I couldn't help but feel like a million bucks. The diving was spectacular. I saw wrecks, sharks, squid, jellyfish, baracudas, a huge sea-worm, an octupus, gigantic lobsters, sting rays, so many other amazing types of fish, as well as an abundance of coral, which I am extremely intrested in. It was great that as we were learning to dive, we were also learning about the things we were seeing in our marine biology lectures. I am not a very attentive person; I fall asleep in class all the time, but I had absolutely no trouble paying attention to these lectures, not only because they were about things I am intrested in, but our teachers made them so much fun! Every single lesson we covered made me consider studying a different part of the ocean. I also loved being able to explore the islands we visited, although I do wish we could have done this some more; we were just too busy learning! I loved hiking volcanos and exploring forts from past wars. I think it's super cool that I can say I've been to the highest point in the Netherlands, even though I've never truly been to the Netherlands. Meeting people and eating foods on these islands was unreal. (I even got to eat at the place Cheesburger in Paradise was written about!) Our excursions were always a blast, whether it was eating crepes in St. Barth's or doing community service on the beautiful island of Saba. I will never forget these moments, these memories, and everything that I learned in the Caribbean. I will never forget sleeping under the stars, or atleast laying under the stars, as I was too busy making memories with these amazing people to sleep. I will never forget taking showers in the ocean while I could see bioluminescence glowing in my hair. I will never forget night diving and seeing an octopus clinging to a rock. I will never forget steering a huge yacht as I watched flying fish jump out of the water. This was truly the sumer of a lifetime, and I will never ever forget it. I would genuinely recommend it to anyone intrested in the ocean, and I would recoment broadreach as a whole to anyone at all.

From the age of 5, I have always had a passion for Marine Biology and the Natural World. In my junior year of high school, I wanted to be able to experience studying abroad before I was in college. When I found Broadreach- It seemed too good to be true! I would spend days at school in the library obsessing over the dream of one day embarking on a Broadreach summer trip, wondering if it was really as great as they made it seem. Well, now that I am home from going on the voyage, I can tell you that it was even better than I had expected. The unbelievable experiences that I now cherish from that trip will stay with me forever. The Caribbean environment was more beautiful than one could ever prepare for and I was able to solidify my love for the ocean thanks to Broadreach. Granted, I was very nervous to go. I had never been on a trip without my parents, and they were hesitant to part with me. Also, The idea of living with 12 strangers from around the world was intimidating. I am so grateful to say that not only now are those strangers some of my best friends, but that I still keep in contact with them today. Our instructors were unbelievably personable and easy to talk to. They not only treated us all like adults, but also were some of the most hilarious, intelligent, and inspirational people I have ever met in my lifetime to this day. The studies were rigorous, but I have never enjoyed learning and taking a class more than on this trip. The topics were interesting and relevant and the teachers knew exactly how to communicate to the students. My final word is that if you are considering going on one of these trips, or sending your child on this trip, do it. I found myself and learned what I could do, and it has given me inspiration for the future that has gotten me through the rest of high school. Both my parents and I wouldn't change this experience for the world, and I am so thankful that I did it. Broadreach truly is the perfect study abroad organization, and is even more of a perfect family.

This trip truly changed my life, and I'm not just being cliche here. Personally, it was a huge leap of faith to travel independently 4,000 miles away from home for an entire month, but Broadreach couldn't have been more welcoming and trusting! They managed to fit me on the last spot on the boat as I registered only three weeks before the trip, and they were so great to work with. They know how to run a study-abroad program. Long story short. From day one, to day twenty-one, Broadreach provided an amazing opportunity to learn and grow and find a passion for the ocean. I've never had such hands-on learning before. It was amazing to be taught in this environment by a fantastic, enthusiastic, marine biologist and then get to hop in the beautiful water, two or three times a day to scuba dive and actually interact with what we were studying. ("Studying" being a daily journal as we watched the sunset and listened to the waves). Better yet, we earned certifications that we can apply to future careers in life. Doing community service on the islands was rewarding and getting to see the culture of the islands really opened my eyes to the world. Sailing was quite the adventure sometimes, and yes, required some grit and good attitude, but the group on the boat became a family. We bonded, we learned, we grew, and we became completely different people by the end of the trip. Saying goodbye was the hardest part. I can never thank the program or the people in it enough for the impact it had on me and my future goals.

This trip was honest the best thing I have ever done. I am so glad I chose Broadreach and chose this program. I had an amazing time and met so many wonderful people that I love and still talk to. I learned how to scuba dive and that was an experience I will never forget. This trip has changed my life and I look at things a little differently now. Not only was it fun but it was also educational, I learned all about Marine Biology and it only made me want to become a Marine Biologist that much more. This trip went above and beyond my expectations and I cannot say enough good things about it!

I honestly don't even know where to start with this review. All I can say is that it was an INCREDIBLE experience and I highly recommend it to anyone who has interest in the oceans and marine life. All of our instructors taught us so much about their respective fields (Biology, diving, and sailing), and always had a smile on their faces while doing so. Diving was definitely my favorite part of the the experience. It was always a dream of mine to get Scuba certified, and this trip finally let me reach it. My parents were always kind of skeptical because of safety concerns having to do with diving. But to any parents reading this, I never once felt unsafe on a dive or any other part of the trip as a whole. From being able to jump right off the boat and go for a snorkel almost whenever I wanted, to sleeping under the stars at night, living on a boat is definitely an experience to be had as well. Although we sometimes felt cramped and on top of each other, it only helped us become so close as a group. I made so many friends, whom I still keep contact with, and will never forget this experience. A GoPro or other underwater camera is definitely a must on this trip. Academics: The class on Marine Biology was very interesting and hands on. The instructors always had such a good attitude, and you could tell they have a passion for what they do.

All I can really say is that you should definitely do this trip. Have an interest in marine biology? Do this trip. Want to experience scuba diving? Do this trip. This past summer was some of the best three weeks of my life. The group I got to live with on the Lady Helen, our boat, were all incredible. The staff were all friendly and well trained, the diving was pristine as you get to explore the Saba marine park, and the experience as a whole was definitely life changing. Academics: The academics were great! Our instructor did a great job teaching us the materials, and the work associated with it was never too taxing. Living Situation: Boat life was a little difficult at first, for it takes some time to adjust to the cramped cabins. However; after a boat a week it was a whole different story, everyone is able to successfully navigate their ways throughout the boat and very few problems arose. Cultural Immersion: The culture of the islands is never fully experienced. Sure some historical landmarks and service projects were done but the life of the people living on these islands was never experienced.

The Caribbean Marine Biology Voyage was so incredible...I hardly know where to begin. First of all, I highly recommend this trip. The whole trip is very well put together. Diving was one of my favorite things that we did throughout the whole trip, it was amazing. Everyone bonds so much over the course of time...I still talk to some of the other students that were on the trip and we are very close. I created so many memories on this trip that I cherish. We explored the towns on the islands, went swimming in the beautiful ocean, and laughed our hearts out. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. The academics were great as well. Our instructor on this particular trip, Honey, made learning fun and also challenged us to think outside our normal ways of thinking. I learned way more than I thought I would. All of the instructors were so kind and always helpful with anything we needed. This review doesn't even describe how spectacular the trip was because I can't even put it into words. Academics: The academics on this trip were amazing. I learned so many new, interesting facts about marine life and the environment. Living Situation: Staying on the yacht definitely had it's ups and downs throughout the whole trip. Although, you get more and more comfortable as the trip goes on. Personally, I liked it a lot. Cultural Immersion: I really enjoyed visiting the different islands and getting to explore them. Meeting some of the people that lived on the islands was incredible too (that's one of my favorite aspects about traveling). Although, I wish we could've had more time on the islands. Program Administration: All of the instructors did a very great job of making this program come together. They were always helpful and nice.

I have now been on two broadreach trips, and I came back with nothing but positive memories both times. The programs that Broadreach puts on are organized, efficient (with plenty of room for exploration), and unbelievably enjoyable. Granted, life on the boat has aspects that aren't full of luxury, but those are the tiniest parts of the trip, if anything, I'd say they add to the adventurous experience of Broadreach. They have instructors and skippers that relate with the kids (many of them have very childish spirits), and they just make every experience that much better. I learned more about sailing, boats, and diving in three weeks than many will learn in their entire lifes. Broadreach is an excellent program, and it leaves me with memories that I'll keep for a lifetime.