Costa Rica Two, Three & Four Week Programs
Location
Costa Rica: Alajuela, Arenal, Cartago and 13 other cities
Description
Global Works offers several programs ranging in duration, dates, language learning, adventures and service opportunities. Travel adventures include hiking peaks, lush cloud forests, rafting the Pacuare, volcano tours, environmental projects, rain forest excursions and surfing at pristine beach locations. Valuable community service alongside villagers improves language skills and cultural exchanges. In cooperation with local community member, participants assist in reforestation and conservation projects, building health and community centers, school playgrounds and bridges. Our homestay are carefully arranged, allowing participants to explore customs, traditions and typical foods while improving their language skills.
Highlights
Service Projects
* Earn up to 70 community service hours
* Environmental- Work on erosion prevention projects with a Costa Rican conservation organization
* Educational- Present English Language lessons to local community members
* Community Development- Construct community facilities and organize field days for elementary school students
Language Immersion
* Experience a Homestay in a small village
* Improve your Spanish through fun scavenger hunts and homestay interview questions
* Practice your Spanish & teach English with Costa Rican Students
Adventure & Cultural Activities
* Raft Costa Ricas best white water
* Surf world class Pacific waves
* Take canopy walks and night hikes in Costa Ricas beautiful cloud forests
* Zip line through Rincon de la Vieja National Park
* Enjoy a Latin dance class