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TFT for Older Teens: Costa Rica Adventure and Service

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Program Overview

What better way to make new friends than by spending the summer ziplining over lush jungle canopies, rafting on rushing rivers, and giving back to local communities? On our Costa Rica Adventure and Service program for Older Teens, you’ll be able to do all these and more while enjoying the company of other students your age. On this service trip designed specifically with older teens (finishing grades 11 & 12) in mind, we will have the unique opportunity to perform 20 hours of valuable service work in two different communities. In La Fortuna, we will work alongside the local association of Boy Scouts with various projects like planting trees to promote a better ecosystem, light construction, and clean-up projects. TFT feels strongly about the impact of this organization and we contribute every year to help them continue their mission in the community.

Along with our meaningful service work, you will explore volcanoes, jungles, and beaches. We will experience the best Costa Rica has to offer while ziplining, hiking, white water rafting, sea kayaking, and much more! ¡Pura Vida!

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Program Highlights

Volunteer in two different communities for a total of 20 hours of service.
Take a surfing lesson at a beach famous for its waves—perfect for both beginners and avid surfers.
Sea kayak over to a gorgeous island for an incredible snorkeling adventure.
Prepare a classic Costa Rican meal at a cooking lesson.
Go on an overnight whitewater rafting trip in the lush jungle.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Arenal, Costa Rica
  • Samara, Costa Rica
  • Turrialba, Costa Rica

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • Summer

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Adventure Travel
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated High School Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - High School Abroad
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Top Rated Organization 2021 - High School Abroad
Top Rated Organization 2019 - High School Abroad
GoAbroad Top Rated Organizations 2018 (Notable Mention)
GoAbroad Top Youth Travel Program 2017

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