COSTA RICA
MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICE ADVENTURE
For Younger Teens Ages 11-14
Embark on an unforgettable summer experience full of service and adventure, designed intentionally for middle school students. Work on community development projects that benefit Costa Rican youth and sustainability goals and make memories with new friends that you'll never forget!
Highlights
FOR THE COSTA RICA: MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICE ADVENTURE PROGRAM
- Zipline through the beautiful landscapes of Costa Rica
- Spot birds, reptiles and other animals in the country’s Central Valley
- Visit a local market for a food tour to try all of the Tico classics
- Go on a chocolate tour guided by a local chocolate expert
- Enjoy a day at one of Costa Rica’s picturesque beaches
Program Menu For
Middle School
Service Adventure
COSTA RICA
MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICE ADVENTURE
Program Overview
On this adventure, students will focus on a number of causes, working on Community Development and Youth & Education projects. Get ready to volunteer on projects benefitting local communities and Costa Rican youth on this well-rounded program. No trip to Costa Rica would be complete without adventure! Students will participate in exciting activities like ziplining, hiking, a day at the beach and cultural activities like an insightful chocolate tour.
Featured Themes
Featured Destinations
COSTA RICA
MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICE ADVENTURE
Community Service
Make a difference in the lives of Costa Rican youth. Empower local children through your volunteer work with schools. Help with school refurbishment and beautification projects and participate in cross-cultural exchange with students from the nearby towns.
Hands-On Learning
Experience true Costa Rican culture while living and learning in your new community. Connect with the local people, taste delicious fruits and visit a market. Dive into topics about community development and children’s access to education. You’ll also have opportunities to practice your Spanish and learn new phrases with the help of native speakers!
Adventure
No trip to Costa Rica would be complete without adventure! Zipline through tall canopy trees, go hiking in the rainforest, and explore one of Costa Rica’s scenic beaches. Discover the iconic cacao tree and taste its fruit during an exciting chocolate tour. You may also have the opportunity to experience the region’s exotic wildlife up close during your program. You never know where you might spot a sloth or monkey!
Lodging
Home Base will be a family-owned hotel in the Central Valley region of Costa Rica, with a large indoor common area and a pool. Wake up to the surrounding views of lush landscapes and the chirping of native birds. Students will share gender-segregated rooms and have access to Western-style en-suite bathrooms.
COSTA RICA
MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICE ADVENTURE
Dates & Tuition
Everything you need to know before you apply.
10-Day Program
Ages 11-14
| 2025 Dates |
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| JUL 12 – JUL 21, 2025 |
Tuition Includes All In-Country Expenses
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- In-country transportation
- Lodging
- 3 meals per day
- Professional full-time staff and experts
- 24/7 parent support hotline during the program
- Secondary medical and evacuation insurance
- Cultural activities, lectures and excursions
- Pre-departure materials and support
- Educational materials
To save your spot, an application fee and $600 deposit are required.
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COSTA RICA
MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICE ADVENTURE
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