PtC Global Trek
Costa Rica: Stem + Arts
July 13-20, 2024 / 8 days & 7 nights
All Inclusive $2,700- Including Airfare Up to $600
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STEM + Arts Costa Rica offers a dynamic, immersive, and culturally-rich exploration for youth with an interest in STEM + Arts. Our program is a combination of hands-on STEM + Arts activities, cultural experiences, and local arts. Participants will gain practical skills and knowledge, through actively engaging in all phases of STEM + Arts, and will develop a deep appreciation for the unique culture of Costa Rica.
Experience the wonders of STEM + Art in Costa Rica with us!
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Costa Rica
Our day starts with travel and to Costa Rica, orientation dance lesson and star gazing.
Day 2: STEM Field Work - Earth Sciences, Agriculture and Chocolate Making
Learning about flora and fauna in the rainforest, farming and chocolate making.
Day 3: STEM Field Work - Rocket Science & History
STEM comes to life through technology.
Day 4: STEM Field Work - Renewable Energy
Costa Rica runs on 100% renewable energy and we investigate how!
Day 5: Oceans Alive
Spend the day exploring the Pacific Ocean, and ways to protect our waterways.
meet-up with locals.
Day 6: Community Service and Home Visit
Community service, local culture and family time.
Day 7: Fun Day
Team building and lots of fun!
Day 8: Farwell Costa Rica - Return to US
- Travel to Liberia Costa Rica
- Hotel check-in and Orientation & Survival Spanish #1
- Dance Lessons
- Sunset Dinner & Astronomy: Beach Star Gazing
- Breakfast and prep for the day
- Tenorio National Park & Rainforest Hike
- Survival Spanish #2
- Farm to Table Lunch @ Cata Cocoa Farm
- Cocoa Farming & Chocolate Making Class
- Dinner & A Movie
- Wrap up Day
- Breakfast and prep for the day
- Survival Spanish Lesson #3
- Ad Astra Rocket Science - Technology
- Typical Costa Rican Lunch
- Waterfall Walk & Photo Fun
- Liberia City Tour
- Taco Tuesday Dinner
- Wrap up Day
- Breakfast and prep for the day
- Self- Care & Survival Spanish Lesson #4
- Miravalles Electric Plant & Volcano
- Lunch @ Hornitos Volcano Crater
- Dinner & Art Project
- Wrap up Day
- Breakfast and prep for the day
- Survival Spanish Lesson #5
- Ocean Science w/ Rocket Frog Diver
- Lunch at Beach Restaurant
- Coco Town Walking Tour
- Dinner - Complete Field Study Assignments
- Wrap up day
- Breakfast and prep for the day
- Survival Spanish Lesson #6
- Beach walk & Yoga
- Community Service Project
- Lunch
- Dinner with Local Family
- Wrap up Day
- Roundtable breakfast and STEM Project Wrap Up
- Canopy Tour
- Lunch
- Pool & Beach Activities
- Dinner
- Wrap up Day
Final day in Costa Rica, US bound.
- Farewell breakfast and prep for departure
- Depart for the airport to return to home country
- Home safe