Island Survival Teen Expedition 2026
When: January 8-22 2026
Where: St Croix, US Virgin Islands
Who: Teens ages 14 and up
Each winter, a tropical adventure awaits. The tropical island of St Croix beckons an intrepid group of teens and Laughing Coyote instructors to explore its jungles and oceans, learning new skills and applying them to a new environment.
Our St Croix Expedition is a two-week adventure to the US Virgin Islands. We camp at Mt Victory Camp with our friends Matt and Carmen Corradino of Caribbean Earthskills, learning from them and the land. Skills may include primitive fish spears, friction fire, coconut palm weaving, free diving, bamboo craft, and edible plants. We will spend several days building and creating new tools from the landscape, then head out on a multi-day tropical survival trek in the jungle. Once we return, we will focus on free diving and exploring the ocean and beaches of St. Croix.
This is a small, intimate expedition. At camp we cook together, sing songs, explore vibrant produce from the local farmers market, and experience the island culture. Our survival trek will use very minimal gear and focus on coastal foraging.
This expedition is limited to 6 students. To request an application, please email programs@laughingcoyoteproject.org