Global Routes Leaders-in-Action: Volunteerism, Leadership Skills, & Adventure

Live and work with members of your host community as you gain a new appreciation for rural life and learn about the critical link between development and environmental protection. Join the Global Routes tradition, one which dates back to over 20 years of service with a host of communities and dozens of schools in Costa Rica. This Costa Rica program is a special version of the Costa Rica program specifically designed for the Leaders in Action group. 

The first words you hear when you arrive in Costa Rica may be “pura vida,” a greeting that expresses the peaceful spirit of a nation with a long tradition of democracy and a commitment to education.

Costa Rica’s warm and hospitable people, known affectionately as Ticos, inhabit an extraordinary region of the world, one replete with active volcanoes, dense rainforest, spectacular waterfalls and pristine beaches. This country’s progressive approach to conservation has protected a substantial range of its natural habitat.

This 4-week summer program is ideal for students ages 14-18, who are looking for a meaningful international experience with a balance of service, cultural immersion, and adventure. The LIA program is specifically designed for students eager to build their skillset working with young people as students will design and run a free friendship camp in their community.

LEADERS-IN-ACTION COSTA RICA: 4-Week Program, July 2 - 30, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

• Improve your Spanish as you work alongside community members on a service project or enjoy a warm meal of gallo pinto with your host community.
• Dive into the heart of the Rainforest. You’ll climb giant trees, forage for medicinal plants, learn Costa Rican homestyle cooking, and zip-line across the canopy.
• Whitewater raft on the Savegre river, through deep canyons and lush tropical rainforest.
• Relax, swim and take surfing lessons in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean.

DATES: July 2 - 30, 2023

TUITION: $6,895 *International airfare is not included in the tuition. Roundtrip airfare from New York to San Jose will be approximately $600 – $1,000.

FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE: We offer between 10-50% financial aid based on need. Please submit our financial aid application if interested: http://bit.ly/GRfinancialaid