PtC Global Trek
Costa Rica
Itinerary: Costa Rica STEM + Arts
Each day starts with Survival Spanish and Prep for STEM & Arts field work.
Day 1: Arrive in Costa Rica
Our day starts with travel and prep for our Costa Rica program.
- breakfast and travel to Costa Rica
- lunch at a local eatery and Spanish 101
- orientation and safety briefing
- cultural introduction and youth exchange
- follow the beat local dance & music
- wrap up day & lights out
Day 2: Native Culture & Turtle Conservation
Culture and science blended to provide amazing adventures.
- breakfast and prep for the day
- Guatil Pottery town and cultural center
- the town of Santa Cruz & Lunch
- turtle nesting and protection
- math measures - cooking class
- wrap up day, vlog/blog & lights out
Day 3: STEM Field Work - Genetics & Farming
Our hands on curriculum brings STEM to life and learning fun.
- breakfast and prep for the day
- genetics and engineering with Earth U.
- engineering methods with Ad Astra
- lunch with a historian from Liberia
- cultural exploration in the town of Liberia
- waterfalls and community sustainability
- wrap up day, movie night & lights out
Day 4: STEM Field Work - Renewable Energy
Costa Rica runs on 100% renewable energy and we investigate how!
- breakfast and prep for the day
- natures best energy through engineering
- typical lunch
- volcano crater hike, natural spa with mud
- meet-up and beach bonfire with youth
- wrap up day, vlog/blog & lights out
Day 5: STEM Field Work - Rain Forest Flora & Fauna
Making a difference can mean a world of opportunities.
- breakfast and prep for the day
- rainforest hike and discovery
- farm to table lunch and learn
- coco farms and the science of chocolate
- blog/vlog, journal and STEM findings report
- wrap up day & lights out
Day 6: Oceans Alive and Youth-to-Youth Community Engagement
Spend the day exploring the Pacific Ocean, and ways to protect our waterways.
- breakfast and prep for the day
- offshore excursion with marine biologist
- culture and conservation talks with local school or community center activity
- final presentation prep
- wrap up day & lights out
Day 7: Youth to Youth Exchange & Adventures
Youth to Youth exchange continues with a final day with new family and friends.
-breakfast and prep for the day
- zip lining at the Congo Trail
- lunch in Playas del Coco
- dinner with a host family in the Barrio (neighborhood) of San Martin.
- wrap up day, pack and organize & lights out
Day 8:
Final day in Costa Rica, US bound.
- farewell breakfast and prep for departure
- awards ceremony
- depart for the airport
- lunch & dinner at the airport
- home safe