09/01/2026
This summer, Keisha from Cohort 26, a rising senior at Trevor Day School, and Sydni from Cohort 25, a rising senior at Greens Farms Academy, had a unique summer opportunity at The Island School in the Bahamas.
Keisha shared, "The Island School teaches about sustainability, marine ecology, and community and culture. It also teaches students to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. My days were full of adventure, such as jumping off High Rock (an 18-foot cliff), dissecting lionfish for marine ecology, scuba diving, working with the shark and conch teams, camping and completing a solo for the community and culture class, assisting with aquaponics for the sustainability class, and training for a five-mile run-swim, just to name a few things. I was pushed in more ways than I ever could have imagined, but I wouldn't have had it any other way!"
Sydni also shared her highlights, "The Island School gave me the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences connected to sustainability, sense of place, and intentional community. Through courses that explored marine science, sustainability, and Bahamian culture, I got to scuba dive to study coral reefs, camp while learning about Bahamian history, and experience a new way of learning. This experience challenged me to grow both academically and personally, and I’m grateful for everything I learned along the way."
We are thrilled that Keisha and Sydni had the opportunity to spend their summer in such an enriching environment!
