Faculty-led Groups
BFREE currently partners with over 30 colleges, universities, and high schools, from Belize and abroad.
On average, BFREE hosts 10 – 15 study abroad field courses, training over 250 undergraduate students per year.
Faculty-led Field Courses include ample support from BFREE in building your unique itinerary and curriculum, as well as providing guided tours, lectures, various cultural immersion experiences, and educational learning opportunities.
On-Site Opportunities
On-Site Opportunities
Field Course
Experiences
BFREE Faculty-led Field Courses are group programs geared toward high school and college students and may be tailored to incorporate visits to our partner locations.
Faculty Preview
Trip
Professor Preview is an experiential introduction to BFREE Field Courses for instructors interested in bringing student groups to the vibrant country of Belize.
Natural History
Visitors
Beyond opportunities for high school and college programs, BFREE offers on-site experiences for natural history visitors and other environmentally focused groups.
Common Field Course Queries
Is BFREE accepting faculty-led field course trips at this time?
Yes! BFREE is currently accepting Field Course Trips for a variety of groups. The best months to visit are between December and June.
How long are field course trips?
BFREE faculty-led group field courses are typically one to two weeks in length.
Where do students and faculty stay while at BFREE?
Students stay in The Hammock, which features 6 comfortable rooms that can house 3-6 per room, along with a wrap around veranda and relaxation area with hammocks and games. Faculty stay in one of our comfortable private cabins that can house 1-3 individuals. Learn more about lodging and food on our visit page.
What is the ideal faculty to student ratio for the trip?
We recommend a faculty to studio ratio for the trip of 10:1. Minimum group size for our field course is 8 participants and maximum is 24 participants.
Example Field Course Day at BFREE
Wake up to the sound of howler monkeys and then go on a hike to the birding tower. After, eat a delicious and freshly prepared breakfast, followed by a walk in the cacao fields to learn about agroforestry. Next enjoy a tasty lunch and spend the afternoon learning about wildlife conservation with the Hicatee Turtle. Spend the late afternoon taking a dip in the river or napping in a hammock before you dine on a delectable dinner with staff and friends. Once dark, experience the ultimate rainforest hike, the night hike! Finally drift off to sleep in your cabin listening to the wind through the palms.
Interested in visiting?
Please fill out our Interested Visitor Form and we'll contact you with further details.
Mailing Address
BFREE Field Station
PO Box 129
Punta Gorda
Belize, Central America
Phone
011.501.636.8340
Email
contact@bfreebz.org
US for BFREE is a Florida non-profit,
tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
Mailing Address
BFREE Field Station
PO Box 129
Punta Gorda
Belize, Central America
Phone
011.501.636.8340
Email
contact@bfreebz.org
US for BFREE is a Florida non-profit,
tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.