Elderhostel is an educational adventure for adults over 55 who are looking for something different. These short term academic programs are typically 6 days and 5 nights, although some may be longer. We also sponsor intensive studies and service programs which are housed on our waterfront campus on Mustang Island. All of our programs are field based, academically challenging and are designed for the very active Elderhosteler. All of our standard programs focus on coastal marine environments with an emphasis on the Whooping Cranes and other indigenous and migratory birds.
Instruction is provided by university staff and local experts.
Both sites have pools, tropical landscaping, and are a short, easy walk to the bay or Gulf beach. All meals are on site, catered and in local restaurants. Housing for intensive studies is on our beautiful campus and delicious, wholesome meals are served in our campus cafeteria. We currently have the only intensive studies programs in Texas and the only marine intensive studies in the United States. Two types of Intergenerational programs, for grandparents and their grandchildren, are held during June at our Mustang Island site.