PtC Global Treks Costa Rica
Your experience includes
Airfare & Ground Transportation
Lodging
Regional-style Meals and Healthy Snacks
Itinerary: Costa Rica STEM + Arts
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Each day starts with Survival Spanish and Prep for STEM & Arts field work.
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Day 1: Arrive in Costa Rica
Our day starts with travel and prep for our Costa Rica program.
- lunch at a local eatery and Spanish 101
- orientation and safety briefing
- cultural introduction and youth exchange
- follow the beat local dance & music
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Day 2: Native Culture & Turtle Conservation
Culture and science blended to provide amazing adventures.
- Guatil Pottery town and cultural center
- the town of Santa Cruz & Lunch
- turtle nesting and protection
- math measures - cooking class
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Day 3: STEM Field Work - Genetics & Farming
Our hands on curriculum brings STEM to life and learning fun.
- genetics and engineering with Earth U.
- engineering methods with Ad Astra
- cultural exploration in the town of Liberia
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Day 4: STEM Field Work - Renewable Energy
Costa Rica runs on 100% renewable energy and we investigate how!
- natures best energy through engineering with ICE
- volcano crater hike and natural spa with mud baths
- meet-up and pizza party with youth from the neighborhood
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Day 5: STEM Field Work - Rain Forest Flora & Fauna
Making a difference can mean a world of opportunities.
- Rainforest hike and discovery
- Coco farms and the Science of Chocolate
- Blog, journal and STEM findings report
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Day 6: Oceans Alive and Youth-to-Youth Community Engagement
Spend the day exploring the Pacific Ocean, and ways to protect our waterways.
- offshore excursion with marine biologist
- culture and conservation talks with local school or community center
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Day 7: Youth to Youth Exchange & Adventures
Youth to Youth exchange continues with a final day with new family and friends.
- Zip Lining at the Congo Trail
- Have lunch in Playas del Coco
- Dinner with a host family in the Barrio (neighborhood) of San Martin.
Day 8: Depart for home
Itinerary: Costa Rica Language & Culture
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Each day includes 2-3 Hours of Spanish Lessons for Levels 1&2/3 & Conversation. Practice and assessments made in advance during pre trip workshops.
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Day 1: Arrive in Costa Rica
Our day starts with travel and prep for our Costa Rica program.
- lunch at a local eatery and Spanish Intro
- orientation and safety briefing
- cultural introduction and youth exchange
- follow the beat local dance & music
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Day 2: Spanish Classes & Cultures of Santa Cruz
- Spanish classes and immersion
- visit the town of Santa Cruz & lunch
- Guitil pottery making
- cooking class
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Day 3: Spanish Classes & Local Culture
Our hands on curriculum brings Language to life and learning fun.
- Spanish classes
- cultural exploration in the town of Liberia
- nature and waterfalls
- local scene and movie night
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Day 4: Spanish Classes & Nosara Community Project
After Spanish class, our next adventure is a visit to Nosara community service project and Spanish practice.
- Spanish classes
- lunch at local eatery
- community service project
- pizza night & games
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Day 5: - Tenorio Volcano & Chocolate
A day off to wonder, explore and practice Spanish!
- Tenorio hike and waterfall
- Coco farms and chocolate making
- Blog, journal and Spanish talents
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Day 6: Youth-to-Youth Community Engagement
Spend the day exploring the Pacific Ocean, and ways to protect our waterways.
- beach clean-up with local youth
- culture share and conservation talks with local school or community center
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Day 7: Spanish Class and Youth to Youth Exchange & Adventures
Youth to Youth exchange continues with a final day with new family and friends.
- Zip Lining at the Congo Trail
- Have lunch in Playas del Coco
- Dinner with a host family in the Barrio (neighborhood) of San Martin.
Day 8: Depart for home
Itinerary: Costa Rica Service Learning & Culture
Each day starts with community service and sustainable development goals briefing.
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Day 1: Arrive in Costa Rica
The day starts with travel and prep for the Costa Rica program.
- lunch at a local eatery and Community Service assignments review
- orientation and safety briefing
- cultural introduction and youth exchange
- follow the beat local dance & music
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Day 2: Community Service & Cultures of Santa Cruz
Day two will begin a week long service project to make a difference in the community of Playas del Coco.
- community service - Playas del Coco
- visit the town of Santa Cruz & lunch
- Guitil pottery making and sand men
- cooking class
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Day 3: Community Service & Nature
We will continue the Playas del Coco project followed by exploration of nature and towns.
- community service - Playas del Coco
- cultural exploration in the history and town of Liberia
- nature and waterfalls
- local scene and movie night
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Day 4: Rincon de La Viaje
Everyone gets a day off to explore the rainforest of Costa Rica at Rincon de la Vieja
- hike and natural spa with mud baths
- lunch at ranch house
- canopy tree walk
- dinner @ local eatery
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Day 5: - Community Service & Coco Farm
Making a difference can mean a world of opportunities.
- community service project completion and ceremony
- Coco farm and Chocolate making
- Blog, and journal entries
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Day 6: Youth-to-Youth Community Engagement
Spend the day exploring the Pacific Ocean, and ways to protect our waterways.
- beach clean-up with local youth
- lunch and beach event with local youth
- culture share and conservation talks with local school or community center
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Day 7: Youth to Youth Exchange & Adventures
Youth to Youth exchange continues with a final day with new family and friends.
- zip lining at the Congo Trail
- lunch in Playas del Coco
- dinner with a host family in the barrio (neighborhood) of San Martin.
Day 8: Depart for home