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69 Community Service & Volunteering Programs in Costa Rica for High School Students

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Arcos Journeys Abroad

Community Service & Eco Adventure

Travel to Costa Rica for a program rich in community service and ...

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Travel For Teens

Travel For Teens: Costa Rica Adventure and Service

Join us in Costa Rica for unforgettable memories and valuable ser...

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...

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MAXIMO NIVEL

Summer Camp in Costa Rica - Spanish Camp!

Develop your Spanish skills in Costa Rica with the Maximo Nivel S...

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Global Leadership Adventures

Top Rated Program High School Abroad in Costa Rica 2025

GLA Costa Rica - Volunteer Programs for Teens

Travel to Costa Rica and make a difference in a subject area you ...

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Beyond Sports Tours

Beyond Sports Travel

The Girls Leadership Academy for Service & Sport (GLASS) is desig...

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GVI

High School Volunteer Abroad Programs

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Rustic Pathways

Costa Rica Surf, Adventure, Service & Turtle Programs

Costa Rica is where adventure, service, cultural immersion, and t...

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102 reviews

Westcoast Connection

Costa Rica Service & Adventure - 21 Days

Dive into the perfect balance of meaningful service projects, cul...

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9.437 reviews

ARCC Programs

Costa Rica: Cloud Forest Community Initiative

The Costa Rica: Cloud Forest Community Initiative program offers ...

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101 reviews

Freepackers

Summer Camp in the Tropical Forest - Costa Rica

Experience an unforgettable summer camp in the heart of Costa Ric...

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9.577 reviews

Putney Student Travel

Costa Rica Service Programs

Travel to Costa Rica, a model of conservation and biodiversity, a...

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101 reviews

Intercultura Costa Rica

Spanish Adventure & Leadership Camp for Teenagers

Learn the language. Live the culture. Be the change. Join our sum...

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Language Vacation

Spanish Summer Immersion for Teenagers in Costa Rica

Enjoy a summer Spanish learning vacation in a typical "Tico" town...

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

Teen Volunteer Summer Camp in Costa Rica

Experience an enriching summer in Costa Rica with IVHQ's Teen Vol...

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102 reviews

GoBeyond Student Travel

GoBeyond - Costa Rica - Service & Adventure Programs

Travel to Costa Rica with GoBeyond to help improve the harsh cond...

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9.8116 reviews

Tico Lingo - Spanish Immersion School

Teen Spanish Immersion Summer Camp

The Teen Spanish Summer Camp combines intensive Spanish classes, ...

9.710 reviews

Global Works

Costa Rica Service Programs

Global Works specializes in service trips and educational experie...

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9.638 reviews

The Experiment in International Living

The Experiment: Costa Rica: Biodiversity, Climate, Environ

Explore Costa Rica’s diverse landscapes, vibrant communities, and...

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Bethel University Global Studies

Atenas Costa Rica for Girl Scouts- Excursions and Service

Girl Scouts – Heart of the South, get ready to explore Costa Rica...

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I learned so much and met so many amazing people!!

November 08, 2025by: Anna Kate Hamilton - United StatesProgram: GLA Costa Rica - Animal Rescue & Veterinary Project

10

This summer I went to Costa Rica with GLA teens, and I had an amazing time that I will always cherish. I learned so much getting to watch vets work, and I even got to assist with the animals that were admitted. I also got to learn about the community and culture of the area, partaking in special activities very unique to this program. Overall, I could not recommend this program enough, the experience I had was truly once in a lifetime.

Experience of a lifetime

September 17, 2025by: Beth Ruby - CanadaProgram: Costa Rica Service & Adventure - 21 Days

10

Our 15-year-old daughter had the experience of a lifetime on her trip to Costa Rica with Westcoast Connections. From before we even registered her for this trip until after she got home, we were impressed with the communications and support we received from the Westcoast staff. We felt confident about her safety, health and well-being throughout the trip. The travel, accommodations and activities were all excellent. From a social perspective, she went on this trip without knowing a single other participant and came home with 20+ new, wonderful friends. The staff did a great job making sure the social dynamics of the group were positive and inclusive.

I learned so much and met so many amazing people!!

November 08, 2025by: Anna Kate Hamilton - United StatesProgram: GLA Costa Rica - Animal Rescue & Veterinary Project

10

This summer I went to Costa Rica with GLA teens, and I had an amazing time that I will always cherish. I learned so much getting to watch vets work, and I even got to assist with the animals that were admitted. I also got to learn about the community and culture of the area, partaking in special activities very unique to this program. Overall, I could not recommend this program enough, the experience I had was truly once in a lifetime.

Experience of a lifetime

September 17, 2025by: Beth Ruby - CanadaProgram: Costa Rica Service & Adventure - 21 Days

10

Our 15-year-old daughter had the experience of a lifetime on her trip to Costa Rica with Westcoast Connections. From before we even registered her for this trip until after she got home, we were impressed with the communications and support we received from the Westcoast staff. We felt confident about her safety, health and well-being throughout the trip. The travel, accommodations and activities were all excellent. From a social perspective, she went on this trip without knowing a single other participant and came home with 20+ new, wonderful friends. The staff did a great job making sure the social dynamics of the group were positive and inclusive.

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