Costa Rica: Beachside Service Adventure Program for Teens
- Costa Rica
About Program
Join us in Costa Rica, one of the most astounding collections of ecosystems and cultures on the planet!
This 10-day service learning adventure is designed for new travelers and seasoned explorers looking to dive deep into Tico culture. Live in a tight-knit beachside community in the Guanacaste region as you work alongside local organizations to make improvements to infrastructure and assist with ongoing environmental initiatives. Learn about Costa Rica, and about yourself, through leadership activities, local speakers and cultural workshops. You'll also have the opportunity to take full advantage of this country's incredible natural beauty: enjoy peaceful beaches, lively jungle and vibrant undersea ecosystems.
Service Hours: 20
Program Theme: Leadership & Exploration
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Program Highlights
- Lend a hand on projects that support community development as well as conservation initiatives
- Get your blood pumping with river tubing and zipline excursions
- Learn about ocean ecology as you snorkel among brightly colored fish
- Cook--and eat!--local dishes and learn to salsa dance
- Practice your Spanish with native speakers or learn the basics in orientation
This program is incredible! I was able to attend it this past summer and it gave me a whole new perspective. Some tips on saving up for the trip is to start a "Go fund me" account and asking relatives to donate money toward that for birthdays or other holidays instead of giving gifts. Also, I've started putting half of my pay checks into a savings account, which adds up really quickly! If you have...