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- Costa Rica Community Service 10 Days
- Costa Rica Community Service 28 Days
Costa Rica Volunteer Program for Teens
Travel to Costa Rica this summer for a teen community service program you won’t forget! Work alongside some of our long-standing service partners on projects such as running a day camp for the children of La Carpio, taking part in a community infrastructure project in the Central Valley, and helping protect native plants from invasive species. This Costa Rica student trip uses a service-learning framework tailored for high school students, where our staff provide guidance and reflection on the impact of the work we do throughout the program and promote the value of empathy and cultural sensitivity. When not volunteering, you’ll be off on amazing adventures like learning to surf, rappelling down a waterfall, and zip-lining over the rainforest canopy! It won’t be long until you will fall in love with all things Costa Rican and the Pura Vida lifestyle.
About This Program
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What It's Like
The perfect balance of meaningful service projects, cultural immersion and unforgettable adventures.
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Cultural Sensitivity
This program requires an open mind to experience a different culture, new foods and comfortable hotels.
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60 Service Hours
A certificate of completion detailing the program's service hours and projects will be issued after the trip.
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Recognition
Your service hours are eligible toward the President's Volunteer Service Award.
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Service Projects
Everybody participates together in each project. Specific projects are confirmed in late spring and are similar to those described.
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Local Guide
A professional guide accompanies our staff with the group to assist, educate and immerse the students into the local culture.
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Accommodations
Hotels & lodges.
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Meals
Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
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Activities
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
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Transportation
Chartered, air-conditioned motor coach with a professional driver.
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Compatible Groupings
Separate departure dates are assigned to create compatible co-ed age groups.
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Group Size
Up to 24 participants.
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Middle School Available
An exclusive departure is available for students currently completing 7th or 8th grade.
Program Highlights
- • Run day camp activities for young children from La Carpio.
- • Snorkel among tropical fish at Isla Tortuga.
- • Participate in a local beautification project.
- • Enjoy a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure.
- • Experience a canyoning adventure in Arenal.
- • Work on a community project like helping to build homes.
- • Learn to surf with professional instructors.
- • Zip-line over the canopy in Rincon de la Vieja National Park.
Service Projects
Activities
Accommodations
Central Valley, Costa Rica
Our groups will be staying at a few carefully selected hotels in the Central Valley. Properties include Hotel Autentico, Hotel Bristol Aeropuerto, Hotel Adventure Inn, La Rosa de America and Hotel Aeropuerto. Amenities at all hotels include air conditioning, internet access and a swimming pool to enjoy.
Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica
Hacienda Guachipelin is an eco-resort set atop the mountains with an open-air restaurant overlooking the valley. Facilities include a pool, patio with hammocks, air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi, and recreation space.
Flamingo Beach, Costa Rica
Our group will be staying at one of the following carefully selected hotels near Flamingo Beach: Hotel Casas del Toro Hacienda, Hotel Cabinas Isolinas or Seis Playas Hotel. Amenities at all hotels include air conditioning, internet access and a swimming pool to enjoy.
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Your group will stay at one of the following hotels near Arenal volcano: Hotel San Bosco, Hotel Montechiari, Lavas Tacotal, or Lavas del Arenal. All of the hotels offer great views of Arenal Volcano. Rooms are air-conditioned, Wi-Fi enabled and have refreshing swimming pools.