This Program is Directed by
Andrew Manzella
If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!
- 2024 Dates
June 28 — July 20
- tuition
$7,390 + airfare
Costa Rica
Service, Outdoor Adventure, & Biodiversity
- 2024 Dates
June 28 — July 20
- tuition
$7,390 + airfare
Travel abroad to a welcoming host community in Costa Rica and complete volunteer projects on this summer service program for middle school students. Work on projects such as painting a classroom, building a rainwater harvesting system, preparing a soccer field, or pouring a cement foundation for a communal water tank. Surf and snorkel along Pacific beaches, and stay at an ecolodge near the base of Arenal Volcano. *Middle School Costa Rica is a phone-free program.
- Highlights
• Complete collaborative service projects in a host community
• Join a game of pick-up soccer with Costa Rican friends
• Surf, snorkel, and kayak along gorgeous tropical beaches
• Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
• Join a game of pick-up soccer with Costa Rican friends
• Surf, snorkel, and kayak along gorgeous tropical beaches
• Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
“A very thoughtfully planned, unique program with just the right amount of adventure, service, and learning that fosters a great sense of community and nurtures new friendships.”
—Jenny & Robert L., Santa Monica, CA
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Featured
Leaders
Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program.
Featured
Leaders
Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program.
What to Expect
Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:
What to Expect
Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:
A Day in the Life: Playa Hermosa
Due to the traveling nature of this summer program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day at our villa in Playa Hermosa.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
A Day in the Life:
Playa Hermosa
Due to the traveling nature of this summer program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day at our villa in Playa Hermosa.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
“I had fun and learned about a culture, language, and lifestyle I wasn’t familiar with before!”
—— Camille N., San Domenico School, San Francisco, CA
This Program is Directed by
Andrew Manzella
If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!
