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Costa Rica Community Service

10 days | Community Service
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: Children’s Camp Leadership

17 days | Community Service
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

Costa Rica Community Service for middle school students

21 days | Community Service
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
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 Community Service

28 days | Community Service
community-service
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Welcome to La Pura Vida! Upon arrival, you are quickly struck by this small country’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people. Whether you are building a home with Urbarium or running a day camp for the children of La Carpio, you are sure to develop strong connections and have a significant influence on the communities you will be supporting. Compliment your volunteering with exciting adventure activities like learning to surf and zip-lining over the forest canopy, you will return home with a love for all things Costa Rican.

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

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

Travel Dates

June 28 - July 25

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
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$7,499$7,199

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