Next Information Session:
Tuesday October 7th @ 5pm PST
Restore ecosystems, build bamboo structures, and implement regenerative agriculture while immersing yourself in the vibrant communities and lush jungles of Ecuador.
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THE EXPERIENCE
Live in a bamboo dorm with up to 30 students
Eat 3 meals per day of Ecuadorian cuisine cooked by local staff
Daily hands-on workshops and activities to learn about and directly contribute to regenerating ecosystems and communities
Topics: environmental design, sustainable architecture and engineering, agrifood systems, regenerative agriculture, ecology and conservation, socio-environmentalism, natural resource management, and more.
Learn from local field experts
Build a bamboo structure (start to finish) to support local communities
Be surrounded by the biodiversity and beauty of natural, native Ecuador which RFI is working to protect and regenerate
This is where you’ll be staying! (click if the video doesn’t play)
Registration
If you’re ready to make memories, friends, and a difference, register for the program below!
Payment
Submit your payment today to secure your place on the 2026 Cal Poly Summer Break program!
PROGRAM PAYMENT DEADLINES
December 4th: Early bird registration discount ($100 discount)
January 29th: 1st deposit due ($850)
March 15th: Flight booking time
April 30th: Final Deposit due ($1040)
Meet the campus representatives making this possible!
Contact us at: slo.regeneration@gmail.com
Mariella Cajina
Architectural Engineering
RFI was an incredible opportunity and experience to get involved in. I was able to learn practical skills within my interests and even found many more interests that I would have never been exposed to without the trip. Some of my favorite parts were learning about the bamboo materials we got to use on many occasions throughout the farm. I built many friendships throughout the process of learning and would never have dreamed of being part of such an impactful and passionate group of people.
Mira Haldar
Architecture with minors in Entrepreneurship and Construction Management
The RFI trip last summer was an unforgettable experience for me. Apart from the amazing friendships I created, I am so grateful for the experience to make a real impact in a community full of culture, positivity, and nature. I will never forget the hands-on work experience I gained that simply cannot be learned in a classroom. RFI creates memories that last a lifetime and the most rewarding experiences!
Cassidy Tsuji
Civil Engineering
I’m a sophomore civil engineering student and volunteered with RFI in June 2025. I had an incredible experience meeting so many people who also love the Earth and regenerating its depleted wonders (like the Amazon rainforest). Additionally, I loved learning about architecture and structural engineering, bamboo as a construction material possibility, Ecuador’s ecological systems, and syntropic agriculture to create resilient ag systems!
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