WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS PROGRAM

Trail building and maintenance

Aspects of emergency wilderness medical care and planning (EAP)

Emergency wilderness medical care and planning

Guiding and outdoor activity leadership

Developing economically viable outdoor excursions for interns & guests

WHAT MAKES THE PANAMA TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE SO SPECIAL?
“If you are looking for an experience that will absolutely change your life for the better, look no further. As an Outdoor Recreation intern, you will be living in the jungle. That’s right. You will be living a few miles away from the nearest small town which is about an hour away from Panama City on bus.” – John

HELP THE WORLD FALL IN LOVE WITH THE OUTDOORS
The Outdoor Recreation & Ecotourism Program is responsible for creating an active outdoor lifestyle at the institute. We will spend hours hiking, surfing, and swimming in rivers; learn trail building; lead groups of visitors through activities and excursions; and develop amenities that encourage recreation. You will be setting the precedent for how people live at the institute and the eco-village we are part of for decades to come, as well as setup economically viable outdoor activities for visitors. Interns will also get the unique opportunity to learn how to surf and develop a sustainable surf tourism excursion to compliment the many outdoor activities available on our jungle campus.
Our 4 Education & Research Programs
Students and young professionals choose 1 of 4 Programs where they get to apply their passions in a real world environment. Participants attend lectures, create and conduct Independent Research Projects, and work as Research Assistant Interns in Faculty-Directed Research Projects.
Sustainability Courses
In addition to choosing one of our four educational programs, prospective students will engage in weekly foundational sustainability courses with a dynamic and interdisciplinary focus.