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Welcome to your program
This experience goes beyond the clinic with engaging lectures, the Hatchling Discovery program, nesting and hatching success surveys, and behind-the-scenes tours of the Florida Atlantic University Marine Science Lab and both indoor and outdoor hospital facilities and aquariums at the LMC. Adventure meets education with guided coastal kayaking, snorkeling, and an evening night turtle walk on the beach during nesting season
This page will take you through everything you need to know about your program. You should READ every section. We've linked additional information under each topic as needed.
program annoucements
A Real ID: This is a new requirement for US Citizens to fly domestically after May 7, 2025. Read more here on the Homeland Security website.
Housing
Housing will include shared rooms. Kitchenettes and wifi are available. There is a shared pool and a small gym.
Food
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Flights
At the start of your program, our group shuttle from the airport on arrival Sunday will leave the airport at 6pm. Therefore, you should plan to arrive on a flight that arrives at PBI by 5pm on Sunday. Please note that shuttles will run throughout the day but you may need to wait a few hours at a restaurant near the airport for a small group of students to have gathered and then be picked up. There are no planned activities on arrival day so you will need to stay at the student housing until the welcome dinner.
At the end of your program, students are required to check out of the hotel by 11 AM. We will have an early morning shuttle and a afternoon shuttle before 11 AM. If your flight is after 11 AM, you will be transported to the airport with the last group, or you can sign out and be free to travel on your own. Staff will not be available after 11 AM.
Packing
The only items you are required to bring are those on the “required” lists. General required items (like your passport) are found on the ALL PROGRAMS packing list above. Program specific required items are found below under the REQUIRED section. For the rest of the items, you are welcome to use your discretion. There may be items missing from this list that you’d like to bring, and there may be items on this list that you don’t want to bring. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Required for this program
Closed-toe shoes
Sunscreen
Mosquito Repellant
One dark outfit for the night walk (dark pants and dark long sleeve)
Suggested for this program
Ziploc or plastic bags for wet items
Waterproof shoes or sandals with a strap (similar to Teva, Chaco or Keen)
Bathing suit and towel
FAQ
Please check the weather and pack accordingly
Bedding: We will provide you with sheets, pillows, and blankets.
Towels:
Laundry: Laundry will not be available on this program
Outlets: You will not need an adaptor
Dress Code: You can wear shorts and tee shirts at the center each day; tank tops are not permitted at the center. You should prepare for it to be cold inside the buildings but hot outside. You may get wet at times.
Money: Most students spend around $200 USD on a two-week program. You’ll likely want to buy things like snacks, or drinks. You will only NEED money for dinner each night.
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