La Pura Vida - Cloud Forest to Beach

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose
• North Western Region: 
Alajuela,  Heredia,  Nicoya Peninsula,  Arenal,  Guanacaste,  Tamarindo,  La Fortuna,  San Carlos,  San Joaquin de Flores
• Central Pacific Coast: 
Puntarenas,  Cartago,  Escazu,  San Isidro del General,  Uvita
• Monteverde: 
Monteverde

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 6/25 - 7/15; 7/9 - 7/29; 7/10 - 7/24; 7/31 - 8/14; 6/28 - 7/25; 7/3 - 7/30

Description: Global Works offers several programs ranging in duration, dates, language learning, adventures and service opportunities. Travel adventures include hiking 12,000 + foot peaks, lush cloud forests, rafting the Pacuare, volcano tours, environmental projects, rain forest excursions and surfing at pristine beach locations. Valuable community service alongside villagers improves language skills and cultural exchanges. In cooperation with local community member, participants assist in reforestation and conservation projects, building health and community centers, school playgrounds and bridges. Our homestay are carefully arranged, allowing participants to explore customs, traditions and typical foods while improving their language skills.

Highlights:
* White Water Rafting
* Community Service
* Zip line
* Surfing
* Hiking

Qualifications:
* High School Student
* Willingness to learn about new cultures and languages
* Participation in Community Service Projects

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: see our website

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

must be a student

Typical Volunteer: A high school student (or student entering high school) who is interested in traveling, community service, adventure and language opportunities.

Age Range: 14 -18

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Works - Travel with Purpose's Mission Statement: Since 1990 we've been providing high school students with rewarding service, language learning, and adventure travel programs, which foster personal growth and promote social and cultural awareness for the participant and the communities involved. Much more than a vacation, a Global Works participant will enhance his or her view of the world while having a great time and making a new group of life-long friends. We often hear how participants gain a new appreciation for what they have at home and return with a better understanding of what they want to do in their life.

Year Founded: 1990