High School Outdoor Education Programs in Mexico

Join us for a transformative adventure in Mexico! This action-packed program combines surfing, hiking, and cultural exploration, perfect for both beginners and experienced surfers. Kick off your journey in Oaxaca City, the cultural hub of Mexico, where you'll spend a couple of days discovering vibrant street art and savoring the incredible local cuisine. Next, venture into the stunning mountainous terrain of Hierve el Agua, known for its bubbling springs and petrified waterfalls. Then, travel to Puerto Escondido and settle into surf camp on the spectacular coastline. Spend a week surfing the Pacific, taking lessons, and exploring the breathtaking beaches of Puerto Escondido and Chacahua. Surf in the morning and enjoy coastal activities, including snorkeling, paddle boarding, aquatic tours, and more! This program has everything you’ve ever dreamed of, and more—adventure, culture, and unforgettable experiences await! What are you waiting for? Join us for this incredible journey filled with waves, nature, and camaraderie.

Volunteer in the Pez Maya tourist destination of Quintana Roo, Mexico to make a positive impact on their marine ecosystems. Begin your volunteer abroad experience by becoming PADI certified or expanding your current dive skills before diving into the volunteer work portion of your experience. Volunteer work includes participating in survey dives, data collection, species identification and more. Between the two weeks of the project, there will be organized excursions! Past excursions have included visits to theme parks, Mayan villages, and Mayan ruins.

At THINK Global School (TGS), the world's only traveling high school, students live and learn across four countries each year, gaining the skills, perspectives, and friendships needed to thrive in today's interconnected world. In an age of constant digital connection, TGS prioritizes authentic human experiences through real-world immersion and genuine cultural exchange. Students ages 16–18 experience life in up to 8 countries over two years while earning a fully WASC-accredited diploma. Instead of textbooks and lectures, students dive into project-based learning through TGS's innovative Changemaker Curriculum, tackling real-world challenges while drawing inspiration from each host country's culture, environment, and community. With a 4:1 faculty-to-student ratio, students receive individualized guidance from multicultural educators who act as mentors. Since 2010, TGS has called 34 extraordinary countries home, creating a truly global classroom. TGS uses sliding-scale tuition based on family circumstances, ensuring accessibility for qualified students from all backgrounds who have a passion for travel and a desire to improve the world.

Use your spring break to take a volunteer trip this year. Our volunteers get to travel to the Caribbean and immerse themselves in the world of marine conservation. A highlight of the trip is earning your PADI Open Water certification and learning research techniques to help contribute to marine conservation efforts in the future. Mexico has some spectacular sights to explore; use this opportunity to discover the ancient Mayans and the area's cultural delights. Explore Mexico! The region, along with diving, is famous for its bountiful cenotes, stunning beaches, historical ruins, and vibrant atmosphere.

Wishing to make a difference where it is needed most? Sign up for the Public Health Work of Projects Abroad in Mexico. You will volunteer in Guadalajara together with teens from around the globe. Assist with community-based public health campaigns and medical outreach activities in areas with often little or zero access to healthcare services. Spend time at an orphanage or school, helping provide education and medical care. Learn basic healthcare procedures through observation. During this instance, you will shadow local doctors and nurses while they give diagnosis and appropriate treatment to patients. You will also have the chance to carry out practical procedures, including checking the vital signs of babies or assisting with immunization drives. You will also take part in the implementation of educational health campaigns, wherein you will discuss topics like health and hygiene to community groups or at local orphanages or schools.

Dive into the world of marine science and conservation in Baja, Mexico—home to one of the most biodiverse marine environments on Earth. Snorkel vibrant reefs, track marine species alongside professional researchers, camp on wild Pacific beaches, and explore coastal ecosystems where ocean and desert meet. Assist with hands-on research projects that support conservation goals, from species monitoring to coral health surveys. Learn about marine biology careers and discover how science, community, and policy intersect to protect underwater habitats. Gain field experience, build confidence in the water, and return home energized by a future supporting our oceans.