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GLA Costa Rica: Beachside Service Adventure
It's amazing what one can accomplish in 10 days! GLA's Beachside Service Adventure offers service, learning, and outdoor adventures packed into a week-and-a-half whirlwind in beautiful Costa Rica. Volunteer alongside the locals with a local organization, on projects designed to foster community development and educational initiatives. Spend your downtime exploring what makes the Guanacaste reg...
It's amazing what one can accomplish in 10 days! GLA's Beachside Service Adventure offers service, learning, and outdoor adventures packed into a week-and-a-half whirlwind in beautiful Costa Rica. Volunteer alongside the locals with a local organization, on projects designed to foster community development and educational initiatives. Spend your downtime exploring what makes the Guanacaste region so well known: abundant wildlife, pristine beaches, and a rich culture. You're sure to return from the experience with new friends, a renewed appreciation for the natural world, and some additional leadership skills in your toolbox!
Program Highlights
Explore a beachside coastal village and volunteer on projects centered around education and community development (20 service hours).
Get your blood pumping on a river tubing adventure with experienced guides.
See Costa Rica from above as you zipline through a forest canopy.
Snorkel among brilliant sea life and relax on an ocean catamaran ride.
Cook (and eat!) local dishes and practice your Spanish with warm local staff.
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Quick Details
- Costa Rica
- 1-2 Weeks
- Summer
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Outdoor Education
- All Nationalities
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Wonderful time
by: Arabella R. Program: GLA Costa Rica: Beachside Service AdventureThe food was very good! They were so good about my diet making so many amazing vegan meals. The staff also stood out. There were amazing mentors and always working to help us and were so easy to come to with anything. They really helped this program be so fun for me.
I love GLA this was an awesome experience!
by: Matthew T. Program: GLA Costa Rica: Beachside Service AdventureI love GLA this was an awesome experience! Experiencing a different culture than I am used to and understanding how others live outside of my bubble was the biggest impact. I also loved the salsa dance class.
Good vibes
by: Cora D. Program: GLA Costa Rica: Beachside Service AdventureMentors were really good vibes the whole trip! Love them so much. For growth, I was able to practice my spanish with the youth and make a positive impact on their community. Some activities weren't my favorite but overall it was so so good.
Program Details
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Locations
- Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Outdoor Education
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- 1-2 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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