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Costa Rica Community Service

10 days | Community Service
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Whether you’re volunteering with the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation or enjoying the adrenaline rush from adventure, this program will expose you to the magic of Costa Rica. In your interactions with the communities, you’ll enjoy direct experience with the warm and inviting locals and truly make a difference in their lives. After this 10 day journey, Pura Vida will take on a whole new meaning.

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Central Valley, Flamingo, Rincon de la Vieja

Travel Dates

June 27 - July 06
July 07 - July 16
July 20 - July 29

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
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$3,299$3,099

Costa Rica Language and Service Combination

14 days | Language Programs
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

This is your chance to learn Spanish with the rewards of community service and the adventure of travel. We have teamed up with Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI) to give you a unique educational experience in two of their campuses in very diverse regions of the country – Heredia in the Central Valley and the beach town of Flamingo on the Pacific Coast. This variety ensures you enjoy diverse excursions to complement your in-class instruction. Whether you are whitewater rafting, building bunk beds for children or chatting with “ticos”, you are sure to improve your Spanish and have an unforgettable experience!

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Central Valley, Arenal, Flamingo Beach, Rincon de La Vieja

Travel Dates

June 28 - July 11

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
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$3,999$3,799

Costa Rica Adventure

14 days | Global Adventures
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Ready, set, go! Zip-line through the Cloud Forest, whitewater raft the Pacuare River, surf at Tamarindo Beach, and rappel by waterfalls with a group of fellow adventurers in Costa Rica. You will live the “Pura Vida” lifestyle as you travel through the country where you’ll be amazed by all the excitement of this adventure paradise.

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Central Valley, Arenal, Monteverde, Rincon de la Vieja, Flamingo

Travel Dates

June 30 - July 13
July 18 - July 31

Current Grade

8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
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$4,299$4,099

Ireland & Scotland

14 days | Global Adventures
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

From Scotland, Ireland & Northern Ireland, this trip runs the gamut of time. Fly a hawk like the Vikings while taking in the green expanse of the Emerald Isle. Explore life in the Aran Islands by bike, visit castles and try your skills at Gaelic sports, all alongside new friends!

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Dublin, Killarney, Galway, Aran Islands, Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh

Travel Dates

June 29 - July 12

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
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$4,899$4,699

Costa Rica: Children’s Camp Leadership

17 days | Community Service
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Immerse yourself in the community and authentic culture of a small rainforest town in Costa Rica as you plan and run a day camp for local children in Monteverde. This experience offers a specialized avenue to work with children in a formalized role. You will develop and execute leadership skills acting as both a camp counselor and activity specialist. Outside of camp, explore Costa Rica, zip-line high above the forest canopy, whitewater raft, surf the Pacific and relax in natural hot springs.

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Central Valley, Monteverde, Flamingo, Arenal

Travel Dates

June 27 - July 13

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
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$4,999$4,799

Iceland

13 days | Global Adventures
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

As you journey through the land of fire & ice you will see massive glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, hot springs, and lava fields. As you raft, cave and hike you will be awestruck by the natural beauty and dramatic landscape. Come experience the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, amazing waterfalls, and an incredible whale watching experience. This will be an adventure unlike any other!

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Reykjavik & the Golden Circle, South Coast, West Iceland – Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Akureyri.

Travel Dates

June 28 - July 10
July 02 - July 14

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
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$5,299$4,999

Costa Rica Community Service for middle school students

21 days | Community Service
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Costa Rica’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people are going to blow you away this summer. Run a day camp for the children of La Carpio and volunteer in the community for a most rewarding summer. Learn to surf, zip-line over the canopy and unwind in thermal hot springs for an unforgettable summer. It is guaranteed you will fall in love with all things Costa Rican and the Pura Vida lifestyle.

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Central Valley, Rincon de la Vieja, Flamingo, Arenal

Travel Dates

June 29 - July 19

Current Grade

7th Grade
8th Grade

Separate departure dates are assigned to create compatible co-ed age groups.

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$5,999$5,799

Costa Rica Community Service

21 days | Community Service
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Costa Rica’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people are going to blow you away this summer. Run a day camp for the children of La Carpio and volunteer in the community for a most rewarding summer. Learn to surf, zip-line over the canopy and unwind in thermal hot springs for an unforgettable summer. It is guaranteed you will fall in love with all things Costa Rican and the Pura Vida lifestyle.

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Central Valley, Rincon de la Vieja, Flamingo, Arenal

Travel Dates

June 29 - July 19
July 02 - July 22
July 20 - August 09

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade

Separate departure dates are assigned to create compatible co-ed age groups.

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$5,999$5,799

Costa Rica Language and Service Combination

21 days | Language Programs
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Combine the opportunity to learn Spanish with the rewards of community service and the adventure of travel. We have teamed up with Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI), the only Spanish immersion school in Costa Rica with three campuses, to give you a unique educational experience featuring three very different regions of the country – Central Valley, Flamingo Beach and the Monteverde Cloud Forest. This variety ensures you enjoy diverse excursions to complement your in-class instruction. Surf the Pacific, run a day camp for local children and chat with the “ticos” to practice your Spanish skills – the recipe for an amazing summer!

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Central Valley, Arenal, Flamingo Beach, Rincon de La Vieja, Monteverde Cloud Forest

Travel Dates

June 28 - July 18

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
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$5,999$5,799

Costa Rica Adventure

21 days | Global Adventures
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Get your adrenaline flowing with a group of fellow adventurers in Costa Rica. Zip-line through the Cloud Forest, whitewater raft the Pacuare River, surf at Tamarindo Beach, sea kayak along the Pacific Coast and rappel by waterfalls with a group of fellow adventurers in Costa Rica. You will live the “Pura Vida” lifestyle as you travel through the country where you’ll be amazed by all the excitement of this adventure paradise.

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Central Valley, Arenal, Monteverde, Rincon de la Vieja, Flamingo, Dominical, Manuel Antonio

Travel Dates

June 30 - July 20
July 18 - August 07

Current Grade

8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
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$6,499$6,199

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