PtC Global Trek
Costa Rica
Itinerary: Costa Rica STEM + Arts
July 8-14, 2023
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
- dinner and dance/music class
- 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 & authentic lunch
- turtle nesting and protection
- math measures - cooking class & dinner
- 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.
- lunch with a historian from Liberia
- cultural exploration in the town of Liberia
- waterfalls and community sustainability
- dinner and movie night
- wrap up day, vlog/blog & 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
- dinner @ local restaurant
- wrap up day, vlog/blog & lights out
Day 5: STEM Field Work - Rain Forest
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
- Playas del Coco shopping & dinner
- wrap up day & lights out
Day 6: Oceans Alive and Community Engagement
Spend the day exploring the Pacific Ocean, and ways to protect our waterways.Youth to Youth exchange continues with a final day with new family and friends.
- breakfast and prep for the day
- meet with marine biologist & beach activity
- lunch at the beach
- zip lining a the Congo Trial
- community dinner with host family
- wrap up day & lights out
Day 7:
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
ALL INCLUSIVE COST: $2,900
(Airfare Based on $700 max fare)