Costa Rica Adventure
Program Overview
Welcome to La Pura Vida! Upon arrival, you are quickly struck by this small country’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people. Whether you are building a home with Urbarium or running a day camp for the children of La Carpio, you are sure to develop strong connections and have a significant influence on the communities you will be supporting. Complement your volunteering with exciting adventure activities like learning to surf and zip-lining over the forest canopy, you will return home with a love for all things Costa Rican.
This program is available to students completing grades 8, 9, 10,11,12 (ages 14-18 years old). Participants can join us for 14 days or 20 days.
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Program Highlights
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Quick Details
- Caving & Spelunking
- Cooking
- Dancing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Scuba
- Sea Kayaking
- Snorkeling
- Sports
- Student Tours
- Summer Camp
- Surfing
- Tours
- Experiential Learning
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
- Some high school, no diploma
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
14-17
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
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