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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

Thailand Adventure

15 days | Global Adventures
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Welcome to Thailand!
Journey through a country rich in history and renown for adventure! From SCUBA diving to interacting with elephants, and from ziplining to enjoying the beautiful beaches of Railay Bay you’ll experience it all. Come explore from the bustling markets of Bangkok to the jungles of Chiang Mai, and to the beautiful beaches and waters of Krabi and Koh Phi Phi. Get ready for an adventure like no other!

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Mae Salak, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Koh Phi Phi

Travel Dates

July 01 - July 15

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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

Backpack Italy

16 days | Global Adventures
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Travel through Italy with a small group of fellow adventurers! Rail pass and maps in hand, this trip allows you to really experience the masterpieces and monuments, discover that perfect gelato, browse the smaller galleries and eat great local dishes at authentic restaurants. This small group experience allows for flexibility and spontaneity within your well-planned Italian adventure!

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Cinque Terre, Venice, Florence, Sorrento, Capri, Positano, Pompeii, Rome.

Travel Dates

July 10 - July 25
July 14 - July 29

Current Grade

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

Pre-College Enrichment Florence

14 days | Pre-College Enrichment
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Study and live this summer in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Florence, Italy. Filled with amazing art, world class restaurants and breathtaking scenery, Florence is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance. During your Major course, choose to learn Italian, create a digital photo portfolio, cook like an Italian chef or become next season’s Versace. Our afternoon Florence activity highlights enable you to discover the workplaces of famous artisans, visit the workshop of a leather designer and appreciate the role of food in Italian culture. Florence has changed very little from its inception; it is a small, largely pedestrian city, overflowing with culture, making it one of the preeminent destinations for study abroad. This program prepares you for the academic and personal challenges that come with entering college. When the two weeks are over, we promise that you will never want to leave!

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre

Travel Dates

June 27 - July 10

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
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$5,199$4,999

Italian Language On Pre-College Enrichment Florence

14 days | Language Programs
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Summary

Improve your Italian while living in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Florence, Italy. Develop conversation, reading and writing skills. Equal focus will be given to grammatical structures, vocabulary and conversation skills. Students will develop a vocabulary that will enable them to engage in simple, but useful, everyday conversations, thus enhancing and supporting their Italian experience. Our Cultural Workshops enable you to discover the workplaces of famous artisans, learn about designers in the Italian fashion industry and appreciate the role of food in Italian culture. Live like a Medici in our private residence, located steps away from the Duomo. The city of Florence itself has changed very little from its inception; it is a small, largely pedestrian city, overflowing with culture, making it one of the preeminent destinations for students to study abroad. When the two-week program is over, we promise that you will never want to leave!

 You Will Visit, Travel Dates & Grades

You Will Visit

Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Siena, Venice

Travel Dates

June 27 - July 10

Current Grade

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
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$5,199$4,999

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 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

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