Next Information Session: FRI, OCT 17 at 6:30pm! in gulfstream
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 SCAD Summer Break program!
PROGRAM PAYMENT DEADLINES
November 14th: Early bird registration discount ($100 discount)
January 23rd: 1st deposit due ($850)
February 28th: Flight booking time
March 30th: Final Deposit due ($1040)
Meet the campus representatives making this possible!
Contact us at: scad.regeneration@gmail.com
Jolie Somoano-Santiago
Fashion Marketing and Management
As a Fashion Marketing and Management student, with RFi, I am excited to support my family heritage and rethink how creative industries approach supply chain and consumer connection. Growing up in Queens, New York, I have seen firsthand how the lack of green resources marginalizes communities, which has made me a long-term advocate for the preservation of green space.
Merritt Brenner
Hi! My name is Merritt, and I’m a Furniture Design student at SCAD. RFI changed the way I see design. To be exposed to such a green environment with people passionate about helping the community and the planet was so exciting. RFI is actively changing the world through syntropic agroforestry and bamboo construction, and it was incredible to see firsthand.
Alhana
Interior Design & Industrial Design
Hi! My name is Alhana, and I’m an Interior Design student with a minor in Industrial Design at SCAD. My passion lies in blending sustainability with architecture and interiors to create spaces that feel both restorative and innovative. I draw inspiration from tropical and coastal landscapes, and I love incorporating natural materials in ways that make people feel connected to the outdoors even when inside.
I’ve explored this through projects with SCADpro and by participating in regenerative building experiences abroad, where I worked hands-on with bamboo construction and community design. My goal is to continue fostering spaces that are inclusive, functional, and in harmony with nature—advocating for design as a tool for both people and the planet.
alhanamarin@gmail.com
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