Slow down, be yourself, share the adventure.

Language confidence thrives when we are open to new people, new outlooks and new challenges. Slow down this summer, take in the breeze and follow toucans in the trees.  While toasting tortillas make new friends, laugh, and feel at ease exploring yourself in a holistic place of waterfalls, horses, honey and cheese. 

​​Since 1998, our historic high school summer immersion brings youth together in a shared experience of friendship and community spirit.
Note on Covid: Our community is vaccinated and schools are open.

choose 3, 4 or 5 week summer sessions -

2022 Dates / Costs

Our Summer of Youth - invitation!

• Youth-driven / Hosted by our high schools.
• Flexible dates / Make this a great summer.​
• Overseas travel Insurance / Family doctor.​
• Onsite U.S. Director/ Individual support.
• Family Lodging and Meals / Homestays.
• Community Supported Leadership

Wholesome small-town adventure.

• School hosted - Arts, Music, Sports.
• Cook outs, bonfires, swimming holes.
• Ecology, farms, rural service projects
• Healthy, engaging, village life experience.
• Beginning to advance Spanish tutoring.
• Family friendly, walk-able home town.​
• 5 villages along our "hammock highway".

Hold my program spot

Unavoidable friendships and fluency.

We elevate youth connections.

Jump into our high school events.

Come together for a community purpose

Explore our nearby hidden adventures.

Enjoy our impromptu, fun village life.

Feel welcomed - from our Youth Ambassadors.

Leave your comfort zone and join ours!

"As a parent, I wanted my son to gain some life experience on his own, this program gave him a chance to explore and try new things while also nurturing a community connection". Carol M.

"Before, I was scared to speak now it feels natural". Emily K.

"I'm not a health nut but this place makes you feel as though you are. The good food, outdoors, people are active and you want to be too". Jasmine B.

Between two oceans, the green highlands of Tilaran

Summer of Youth - High School hosted

Non-academic school events:

• Art / Music special events
• Peer to Peer sports/games
• Outdoor classrooms and gardens
• 5 village network of social events
• Youth-led volunteer programs
• Water and wildlife neighborhood trails.

"So, we actually helped to re-design local signs that link each small village".

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"it's an awesome place with a real sense of community"
​- student, Anna C.

One community, one unforgettable summer.

Relax, be yourself.

Youth mentorship

Your Second Home

Action based Leadership

healthy & cozy - Costa Rica

Community events

True wellness fosters healthy relationships.

Experience Costa Rica like the locals do!