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Gap Year Program in Panama with Give and Surf

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Give and Surf’s three-month Gap Year Semester in Panama is designed to provide a hands-on educational experience that is service-oriented and immerses participants in the local culture. This unique opportunity allows them to volunteer, learn Spanish, and participate in a wide range of activities and excursions in Bocas del Toro, Panama. They volunteer in the Give & Surf after-school programs, help...

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Program Highlights

Combine service, adventure, culture, and learning.

Customize your gap year experience based on your interests!

Choose from fun courses – scuba, Spanish, surfing, and more!

Earn a life-changing experience that will make a lasting, positive impact on the communities that we serve.

Explore everything the beautiful islands of Bocas del Toro have to offer!

Quick Details

Locations
  • Bocas del Toro, Panama
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundGap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Post High School
  • During College
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Adventure Travel
  • Experiential Learning
  • Internships
  • Language Immersion
  • Scuba Diving
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

1

Gap year in Bocas del Toro

by: Morgan - United StatesProgram: Gap Year Program in Panama with Give and Surf
10

Living, teaching and volunteering in Bocas del Toro, Panama has changed my perspective on life and I owe it all to the Give and Surf staff for making it happen. Getting certified to teach english as a foreign language through their Bocas TEFL program is an experience I will always cherish. The course was fast-paced and the material came together quickly. I received hands on experience working with a variety of classroom settings, education levels, and students of all ages, preschool to adult. My TEFL teacher, Jenn Jackson, was patient and willing to work through any challenges I faced. Prior to and upon completion of the course, I was given resume and job guidance. I plan to use my certification to teach online, though I feel confident I could continue teaching in a classroom setting or in a private lessons. Our classes were held only a short walk from the beach and from Bocas town. I loved being able to plan my lessons on the water at a local restaurant, or at Habla Ya on days when I needed to focus more. Being able to combine my TEFL Certification with Give and Surf’s volunteer program is what made this opportunity truly unique. Each day was filled with coconuts, machetes, boat rides, crystal blue waters and new experiences that forced me out of my comfort zone and normal routine. Our free time was spent having family dinners, playing poker, free diving in the Caribbean, exploring in the jungle, and beach-hopping through Bocas del Toro. Whether taking a gap year or just traveling through Panama, I highly recommend getting involved with the team at Give and Surf.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Bocas del Toro, Panama

Types and Subjects

  • Types
  • Adventure Travel
  • Experiential Learning
  • Internships

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Post High School
  • During College

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
    • Phone/Video Interview

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