Costa Rica Service & Adventure - 18 Days
Program Overview
Dive into the perfect balance of meaningful service projects, cultural immersion, and unforgettable adventures in this teen summer program. Travel to Costa Rica and work alongside some of our long-standing partners on projects such as building infrastructure in the Central Valley and helping cook for and run a food bank for a disadvantaged community.
This trip uses a service-learning framework t...
Dive into the perfect balance of meaningful service projects, cultural immersion, and unforgettable adventures in this teen summer program. Travel to Costa Rica and work alongside some of our long-standing partners on projects such as building infrastructure in the Central Valley and helping cook for and run a food bank for a disadvantaged community.
This trip uses a service-learning framework tailored for high school students, wherein our staff provides guidance and reflection on the impact of our work and promotes the values of empathy and cultural sensitivity. When not volunteering, our participants go on adrenaline adventures like learning to surf, rappelling down a waterfall, and zip-lining over the rainforest canopy!
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- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Rafting
- Student Tours
- Summer Camp
- Surfing
- Community Service & Volunteering
Updated Mar 18, 2026
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Locations
- Arenal, Costa Rica
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
14-17
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
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