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Costa Rica High School Summer Program | Pacific Discovery

by: Pacific Discovery

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Join us this summer to navigate the waves in the world-famous biodiversity hotspot of Costa Rica and make a difference in wildlife conservation! Spend two weeks surfing and service learning with us this summer. Find balance in exploring the ecologically diverse country of Costa Rica and delving into animal welfare and conservation. We will get first-hand experience of the impact that we can make ...

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Program Highlights

Join a volunteer project that works with sloths and monkeys at an animal rescue center.

Surf on the pristine beaches of Uvita with guru surf instructors.

Participate in a yoga and meditation retreat to increase strength and enable self-reflection.

Investigate sustainable agriculture and its importance in developing communities.

Hike through the unique cloud forest of Monteverde.

Quick Details

Locations
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2026Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Environment
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Gap YearPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistInnovation in Sustainability 2023 FinalistInnovation in Sustainability 2023 WinnerTop Rated Gap Year Provider 2022Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022Innovation in Marketing & Digital Media Finalist 2022Top Rate Organization 2021 - Gap Year

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

8.93

Total Reviews

4

I gained confidence and independence

by: Charlette ClellandProgram: Costa Rica High School Summer Program | Pacific Discovery
9

I think I did grow from this program and met a new version of myself. I feel I gained confidence and independence. I would tell my pre-program self to come into this with a strong mindset and trust the process.

An amazing journey that fully immerses you into the culture and off the grid for an epic experience of adventure, friends, and learning both about the world and yourself. You get afforded the time to just live and be a human. Freedom to explore the world and yourself in a supportive, loving group. It will change your life.

This was a very transformative experience

by: Stella ShoemakerProgram: Costa Rica High School Summer Program | Pacific Discovery
9

This was a very transformative experience. Getting to connect with people from different places in life really made the trip. Overall has an amazing time and would recommend to anyone who’s looking to come out of this new!

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Focus Areas
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Gap Year

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2026

Gap Year Timing:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • During High School

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application

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