Description

The Tropical Challenge course offers the opportunity to get certified as a raft guide, scuba diver, and swift water rescue technician. Students learn how to whitewater kayak, about Costa Rican culture, and find themselves doing something new to our lineup: rock-climbing. Have an unforgettable adventure while earning up to 12 school credits.

Core Activities:
- CPR/First Aid Training (2-3 days)
- Backpacking/camping/homestays (9-12 days)
- Whitewater Rescue Technician certification (3-4 days)
- Whitewater rafting (12-15 days)
- Rock climbing/rappelling (3-5 days)
- Surfing (10-12 days)
- Service project (1-3 days)
- SCUBA in Panama (5-8 days)
- Inflatable or hard-shell kayaking (5-7 days)
- Zip-lining/San Jose city tour (1 day).

Duration: 70 days (Spring 2012)
Age Range: 17+

Certifications Earned:
* SCUBA Diver Certification (NAUI)
* CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
* Whitewater Rescue Technician (Rescue 3 International)
* Whitewater Rafting, Raft Guide Level III (International Rafting Federation)

Academic Credit Available: 12 possible credits

Highlights

* Groups will tour the vibrant capital city of San Jose, as well as participate in an enriching service project in environmental conservation, education or community beautification.

Travel Types

• Camping
• Canoeing
• Climbing
• Hiking
• Homestay
• Kayaking (River)
• Rafting
• Scuba
• Summer Camp
• Surfing

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• Student Tours

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please contact us.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School's Mission Statement

Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound inspires and develops leadership, compassion, responsibility, respect for the environment and commitment to serve through adventure-based wilderness experiences led by the most skilled, safety-conscious staff.

Year Founded

1997