GLA Costa Rica: Surf, Sports & Sustainability
Program Overview
Costa Rica's Pacific coast is a treasure trove of water-based activities: the surfing, tubing, kayaking, hot spring-soaking and snorkeling here is top-notch! Spend two weeks living and working in the Guanacaste region, where you'll give your time volunteering alongside a local NGO to support this coastline, as well as lend a hand in infrastructure projects in local school and community athletic fi...
Costa Rica's Pacific coast is a treasure trove of water-based activities: the surfing, tubing, kayaking, hot spring-soaking and snorkeling here is top-notch! Spend two weeks living and working in the Guanacaste region, where you'll give your time volunteering alongside a local NGO to support this coastline, as well as lend a hand in infrastructure projects in local school and community athletic fields. Stay active while exploring the biodiverse natural world that surrounds you and learn more about Tico culture through structured workshops and immersion in the community--this program is geared toward student athletes with the aim of keeping you in shape!
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- 1-2 Weeks
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
Updated Sep 1, 2026
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Locations
- Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Types & Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
14-17
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
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