Dig The Bahamas!

  Bahamas

• Other Cities in Bahamas: 
Simms

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: 4/17/10-4/24/10

Description: This week-long program is designed to familiarize the participant with the history of the Bahamas, the history of plantations in the Bahamas, archaeological field techniques, and the importance of heritage tourism projects as a means of sustainable economic development.

Participants will excavate an 18th Century slave plantation 5 hours per day, with afternoon leisure time each day to snorkel, swim, sail, etc. Participants stay at an environmentally friendly resort for the week.

Evenings will include presentations by Bahamian experts on local history, and Bahamian industries, politics and economy.

Highlights: Archaeology in paradise!

Excavate on the site of an 18th century slave plantation on an island in the Bahamas that is relatively unspoiled by development! No high-rise resorts, no casinos, and no swarms of wrist-band-wearing tourists here! Just a beautiful island with countless natural and historical points of interest!

We begin the week with a wonderful island tour led by the Tourism Executive for the Long Island Office of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. We will also have a special private tour of the Long Island Museum.

Activities available for free time include: snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, swimming, deep-sea and bone fishing, etc.

Qualifications: No experience necessary. Must be able to walk 1 mile, must be able to bend and kneel.

Cost in US$: USD 2,095 for 1 week, USD 2,995 for 2 weeks

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Someone interested in history, who likes tropical-type island settings, who likes to be active, and who wants to make a positive difference to the people in whose country they vacation.

Age Range: 15-80

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Bahamas Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10-12

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Phone Interview

Dig The Bahamas! 's Mission Statement: An intensive week-long course featuring a combination of lecture and excavation at the site of an 18th Century cotton and livestock plantation in the Bahamas. The site contains standing ruins as well as archaeological deposits. Participants will learn archaeological techniques and the importance of heritage tourism in 3rd world countries.

Year Founded: 1996