Spring Break Service and Adventure for Teens in Costa Rica

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Course Description

This is a unique Spring Break Adventure Program for Teens in Costa Rica to make a meaningful impact this spring break as you experience the culture of Costa Rica and its “pura vida” lifestyle while giving back to the rural beach community you’ll call home during your stay.

Location

Costa Rica

What's Included

-Airport pick-up/drop-off

-In-country transportation

-Lodging

-3 meals per day

-Professional full-time staff and experts

-24/7 parent support hotline during the program

-Secondary medical and evacuation insurance

-Cultural activities, lectures and excursions

-Pre-departure materials and support

-Educational materials

Starting From

$2,699.00

Age Range 14-18 Years
Duration 1 Weeks
Weekly Course Hours 16 hours

You can’t visit Costa Rica without getting a little taste of adventure! Our location on the Pacific coast is ideal for all things ocean: Cruise along Potrero Bay on a catamaran and play in the waves. You’ll have plenty of time for fun in the sun and relaxing in the sand. Go ziplining over green tree canopies and whitewater tube down a wild and picturesque river.

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Activities

Home Base is located in the coastal Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, in a Playa Junquillal, renowned for its beautiful beaches and protected ecological areas. You’ll have access to a pools and gardens. Students stay in gender-segregated rooms with roommates, and have private bathrooms and air conditioning.

Meals

Costa Rica is known for its simple diet of rice, beans and a side of meat. The food at Home Base will reflect the traditional dietary staples of the people in Costa Rica. It will be simple, but fresh and healthy and include delicious, locally-grown fruits.

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Accommodations

You can’t visit Costa Rica without getting a little taste of adventure! Our location on the Pacific coast is ideal for all things ocean: Cruise along Potrero Bay on a catamaran and play in the waves. You’ll have plenty of time for fun in the sun and relaxing in the sand. Go ziplining over green tree canopies and whitewater tube down a wild and picturesque river.

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Excursions

You are welcome to purchase any flight that arrives in the destination country on the first day of the program within the arrival window provided to you by GLA staff post-enrollment. No matter what time you arrive – even if there is a flight delay – our staff will be there to pick you up at the airport. Once you enroll in a program, we will provide exact information about which airport to fly into and any restrictions in terms of arrival times.

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Transportation

Lesson Plan

On this program you will experience Spring Break in a whole new way! Lend a hand on projects that improve the lives of local residents and the natural world. Costa Rica is a breathtaking, culturally rich country; however, some communities still need extra support, and your efforts can be a big help. It’s not Spring Break without a bit of adventure, and Costa Rica has an ample supply for everyone!! You’ll have the chance to enjoy water sports, have fun in the sun, and participate in other activities with your new friends from all over the world. When enrolling for this program, choose to focus on one of two tracks: Community Development Track or Sea Turtle Track. The track you choose will determine the focus of your experience and your community service projects.

Community Service

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRACK

** **On the general service track, students may work on a variety of projects determined by local community leaders based on what projects are most needed at the time of your arrival. There are many opportunities to serve the community here. For example, you may assist in environmental projects such as planting native tree saplings, or creating signs to promote environmental awareness and sustainability. You could work on initiatives within local schools, such as improving classroom infrastructure or starting a school or community garden.

SEA TURTLE TRACK

** **On the sea turtle track, students will take to local beaches and participate in cleanup efforts, removing debris that can ensnare young hatchlings making their way to the sea. You’ll help local partners as they survey nesting sites and make sure they’re primed for the nesting mothers. You’ll also be assisting on night patrols with a local nonprofit dedicated to environmental protection and to increasing birth rates for Costa Rica’s threatened sea turtle species.

Immersive Learning

Living in an authentic community is a great way to learn about Costa Rican culture. Learn to dance salsa and merengue, two traditional dances of the region. In Costa Rica, food is a huge part of their cultural identity–sample fresh fruits fresh from the tree, and try local dishes like gallo pinto or a casado, then learn to make traditional dishes yourself at a cooking class. Discuss current social issues in Costa Rica, including growing environmental concerns and the importance of ecotourism. You’ll also have opportunities to practice your Spanish or pick up new words with locals in the region.

Adventure

You can’t visit Costa Rica without getting a little taste of adventure! Our location on the Pacific coast is ideal for all things ocean: Cruise along Potrero Bay on a catamaran and play in the waves. You’ll have plenty of time for fun in the sun and relaxing in the sand. Go ziplining over green tree canopies and whitewater tube down a wild and picturesque river.

Program Highlights

  • Volunteer on community development infrastructure projects or sea turtle preservation efforts alongside your new friends on the program
  • Go tubing down the Rio Negro
  • Engage with locals and practice your Spanish around town
  • Zipline through the forest canopy
  • Enjoy the ocean via catamaran and snorkel among marine life
  • Experience Costa Rican culture through guest speakers, cooking and dance classes

Extras

-Application fee 100 USD (Included in course fee)

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Session Dates

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