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Australia & Fiji: Island Village Initiative
Join us for a transformative 21-day cultural immersion in Australia and Fiji. We start in Fiji with a warm welcome ceremony, engaging in hands-on cooking classes to explore the diverse flavors of Fijian cuisine. Our community service focuses on a meaningful meal program that empowers Fijian women and fosters connections through shared meals. Traveling to Viti Levu's scenic highlands, we immerse o...
Join us for a transformative 21-day cultural immersion in Australia and Fiji. We start in Fiji with a warm welcome ceremony, engaging in hands-on cooking classes to explore the diverse flavors of Fijian cuisine. Our community service focuses on a meaningful meal program that empowers Fijian women and fosters connections through shared meals. Traveling to Viti Levu's scenic highlands, we immerse ourselves in traditional island life by participating in bamboo raft building and local farming activities. On Taveuni, we embrace “island time” with snorkeling, kayaking, and preparing traditional meals while learning local customs. Next, we head to Australia, beginning in Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Here, we earn our SCUBA certification and experience breathtaking underwater b...
Program Highlights
- Get Up Close with Kangaroos & Koalas at an Australian Wildlife Refuge
- Get your Open Water or Advanced SCUBA Certification on the Great Barrier Reef
- Take Part in a Meaningful Meal Program, Giving Back to Fijian Women
- Camp on the Beach in a Tropical Paradise
- Stay at an Off-Grid Eco Retreat in Fiji’s Highlands
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Quick Details
- Cairns, Australia
- Nadi, Fiji
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Agriculture
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Reforestation
- Trail Building
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- American
- Canadian
- All Nationalities
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ARCC for the third time
by: Karen Connell - United StatesProgram: Australia & Fiji: Island Village InitiativeMy daughter just returned from her trip to Australia and Fiji. She said the group became very close and that, miraculously, all 15 of them got along and appreciated each other. She loved her leaders, she said they were fun but also good about letting them know the boundaries. In fact, my daughter mentioned that the Fiji guide told the group that they always love to have ARCC on the island bc the group is the most respectful of the teen groups. ARCC seems to attract a service-minded, community-m...
Down-under, ARCC world class!
by: Eden Thorne - United StatesProgram: Australia & Fiji: Island Village InitiativeFrom the first inquiry email to her good-bye hug in the LAX airport, ARCC is a world-class provider of a wonderful experience for a student travel program. Our high-school daughter traveled to Australia and Fiji this past summer (2018) and had the time of her life. She experienced different cultures, taught English to Fijian children, built a kindergarten classroom, became scuba certified in the Great Barrier Reef while forming relationships with 14 other students her age from the USA. She had ...
Amazing time with new friends!
by: Ellis Witherington - United StatesProgram: Australia & Fiji: Island Village InitiativeI had such an amazing time on my ARCC trip! I was able to explore new places (Australia and Fiji), make new friends, and do service work. I felt very safe while with ARCC. My leaders were fun and responsible. The group size was just right. One of the highlights of the trip was becoming scuba certified as well as living with a Fijian family. I would highly recommend ARCC trips.
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Locations
- Cairns, Australia
- Nadi, Fiji
Types & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Conservation
- Eco Tours
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026, 2027
- 2-4 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Group Meals
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Accomodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application
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