Rethink summer -
explore. engage. share. celebrate.
Youth, need leadership opportunities to challenge and question their own values. It gives them depth, clarity and understanding. By reaching out, we learn to trust ourselves which inspires deeper connections. As we support local leaders and collaborate with our Costa Rican peers we experience for ourselves the power of community and it's impact on our own mindset, on our own careers, our own culture.
Arrival.(Yes we are real, so enjoy a truly local experience)
Your first week is to relax, learn the local lingo and just slow down to our 'tico" pace of life. Adapting to family and community takes a few days as your orient yourself to different sounds, foods and people. We enjoy making you feel at home. So don't laugh at our English and we promise not to laugh at your Spanish. Let's make this one very special summer! |
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The challenge.Are you ready to create your own experience, to jump into uncertainty. It might sound scary, but just because you're taking on more responsibility - doesn't mean you'll do it alone!
Whether 3 or 6 weeks we want you to jump in and share with us all the things we have in common, like music, sports, dance, nature and adventure. Once you get to know us, we'll look at exploring ideas, solutions and community events through our Youth-led adventures. Our small projects include: Sustainable conservation, team-building, refugee impact, art in action, community ecology and parks, barrio education for kids. We bring healthy, positive energy to amplify the youth voice in our communities. It's a fun way to meet people, gain awareness and have fun. We know the world is changing, so why not share some laughs - trying to make sense of it. |
The leadership.The courage to step out of your comfort zone is the beginning of leadership, real leadership is about creating deeper connections. During your journey with us you'll meet the caring people who lead our social and environmental programs. Bringing people together is the beauty of our small community. We know we have differences but we cross the same bridge everyday - we must find common ground and show our youth the way forward.
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The connection.Summer is a beginning, a chance to reach out beyond your own world and embrace another. Can travel inspire greater connections? Yes, by going beyond the structure of tourism and engaging the true adventure of real people and real community. Adventure leads to new discoveries, it makes us look deeper at ourselves which summons a new strength and resilience. The future is exciting when you know you're in control . We hope you will grow with us and we hope to grow from you. There is so much to do and we can't do it alone. We invite you during summer - but we hope your experience leads to greater friendships and new opportunities you never new existed.
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Next steps...If you're ready to join us next summer we encourage you to hold your spot - no obligation. We offer all the support from good food to fun outdoor excursions. We say summer is the best time for self-discovery and to gain a new outlook at what is possible beyond culture, beyond our own mindset.
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Our Challenge- 50 hrs.We provide a variety of options to challenge yourself and gain experience. You may choose to help with an art project, tutor kids, coach a sport, take a dance course, assist a local non-profit, coordinate an after school event. The important thing is engagement with local people, it takes courage, energy and a sense of humor. It may feel akward at first, but it may take you down a path that could change your life forever - that's the adventure! Costa Rica Certificate of Youth Service, provided, approx. 50 hrs.
Creative Center for Kids.
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Trust yourself.Be yourself, have fun and no pressure. Being active in the community is about building trust and making new friends. Life comes into balance when we know what really matters.
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Youth Service Encounters
In addition to our service to youth, we collaborate with local non-profits from environmental to special cultural celebrations. As part of the community, we take advantage of every opportunity to partake in the fun.
Share with us your talents and laughter!
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