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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

Peru Adventure

11 days | Global Adventures
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Welcome to Peru! Immerse yourself in a country ripe with vast landscapes and vibrant culture, the ideal backdrop for the adventure of a lifetime. Come experience it all – whitewater rafting in the Sacred Valley, a unique visit to the ancient archaeological treasure of Machu Picchu, cycling in the Sacred Valley, and even a sand boarding and dune buggy adventure in the desert oasis of Huacachina. This country is a must-see and one you do not want to miss!

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Huacachina

Travel Dates

June 27 - July 07
July 01 - July 11

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
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$3,499$3,299

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

Peru Community Service

15 days | Community Service
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

You will feel Peru’s beauty and rich culture as you are warmly welcomed into the local schools and communities in which you’ll be volunteering. From working to improve their school to leading activities for local children, this promises to be a meaningful experience. Combine your service with incredible adventure as Peru is one of the most spectacular and geographically diverse countries in the world. From exploring the Amazon Jungle and marveling at the Incan ruins at Machu Picchu to whitewater rafting the Urubamba River, you will experience it all. You are sure to return home with incredible new friends and broadened horizons from all we have experienced together!

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Lima, Iquitos, Amazon Jungle, Cusco, Aguas Caliente, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley

Travel Dates

July 02 - July 16

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
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$4,299$4,099

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

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

Spain & Portugal

18 days | Global Adventures
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

From the big city excitement of Madrid and Lisbon to the small-town charm of Toledo and Lagos, you will have a blast exploring all that these two countries have to offer. You and your fellow travelers will sample the most delectable cuisine, explore ancient cities and enjoy thrilling canyoning, kayaking and surfing! This small group adventure will bring you off the beaten path and provide you with memories to last a lifetime.

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Spain & Portugal- Madrid, Toledo, Salamanca, Porto, Peneda Geres National Park, Lisbon, Belem, Sintra, Algarve, Seville

Travel Dates

June 28 - July 15
July 01 - July 18

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
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$5,699$5,399

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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