Brown Environmental Leadership Lab - Hawai‘i

In April 2009 the Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL)  will return to Hawai‘i for it’s sixth year!  This select national leadership program integrates the development of leadership skills with outstanding opportunities for high school students to study the biology, ecology, and cultural traditions of the Island of Hawai‘i.

Program activities include meeting with cultural practitioners to learn about the culture and history of the island, participating in the restoration of native forests, exploring the geological wonders of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, kayaking, camping by the water, and learning about coral reef ecology and management. In addition to providing incredible adventures and experiences, the program gives students a chance to identify and develop their group building and leadership skills.

The Kohala Center and Brown University are offering scholarships for two Hawai‘i Island Students to participate in this program.

The program dates are April 4—11, 2009.

Please download all application materials below, or call The Kohala Center at 887-6411 to request an application.
- Scholarship Application Form
- BELL Program Application Form
- Teachers Recommendation
- An official school transcript
- A one page essay describing what you hope to learn during this course.

The deadline for all materials to be submitted to The Kohala Center, including teacher recommendation and scholarship form, is January 30, 2009.

Applications can be mailed to: The Kohala Center,
P.O. Box 437462, Kamuela, Hawai‘i 96743 or
faxed to 885-6707.

Visit the BELL Web site for more program details.

For more information, please contact Samantha Birch at 808-443-2755 or sbirch@kohalacenter.org.