EcoCamp 2026
About EcoCamp
EcoCamp is an eight-day environmental leadership program designed to help Bahamian youth develop a deeper appreciation for the natural environment and inspire environmental stewardship. The program is an all-expenses-paid residential camp held in Andros, where participants stay on-site for the full duration of the experience.
Through field activities, presentations, discussions, and hands-on learning experiences, participants explore Bahamian ecosystems while gaining knowledge of conservation issues, sustainable living, environmental careers, and the relationship between tourism and the environment.
Led by experienced staff from the Bahamas National Trust and Forfar Field Station, alongside guest presenters and local experts, EcoCamp introduces participants to Bahamian culture, environmental legislation, and innovative approaches to environmental management. Now in its 11th year, the program is endorsed by the Ministries of Environment, Education, and Tourism.
Application Requirements
To be considered for EcoCamp, applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 14 and 16.
- Complete the application form below
- Submit a video essay (1–3 minutes in length).
- Submit all application materials by the application deadline.
Applications are open to youth from Grand Bahama, Abaco, Bimini, the Berry Islands, Andros, Exuma, Long Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador, Crooked Island, Acklins, Ragged Island, Mayaguana, and Inagua.
Video Essay Submission
All applicants are required to submit a video essay as part of the application process. Video essays must be between 1 and 3 minutes in length and should be submitted along with the completed application form.
Applicants must select one of the prompts below and save their video file using the prompt title and their name. (e.g. National Park Visit – Debra Kind)
Video Prompt A: Your National Park Visit
For applicants who HAVE visited a national park before
We want to hear about a national park experience that left a lasting impression on you and how you would make that experience even better for future visitors.
In your video, please address the following:
- Your Experience: What was the most memorable part of your visit? What made the experience meaningful or exciting for you?
- Your Idea: If you could add one feature, activity, or experience to make the park more engaging for people your age, what would it be and why?
- Your Connection: Who would you most like to share your next national park visit with, and why?
Video Prompt B: Your Future Park Visit
For applicants who HAVE NEVER visited a national park before
Choose a national park managed by the Bahamas National Trust that you would like to visit and tell us why it interests you.
In your video, please address the following:
- Your Vision: Which national park did you choose, and what interests you most about visiting it?
- Your Discovery: What are you most excited to learn, experience, or explore during your visit?
- Your Connection: Who would you most like to share this experience with, and why?