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Catching Waves in Costa Rica
Enter the tube, mind, body, and soul on a Costa Rica surf adventure
This 10-day surf adventure will give you the opportunity to learn how to surf or improve your existing surfing skills on a variety of beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Male domination in surfing is coming to an end -- be a part of the trend!
Picture It
Catching Waves will be the surf adventure of a lifetime! Join 14 surfers and experience a variety of water and beach-based activities against the backdrop of Costa Rica's tropical beauty. Learn about surf dynamics and philosophy, coastal ecology, environmental conservation. Travel to several of Costa Rica's world-famous beaches.
Instructors will provide detailed and holistic instruction about how to read waves, tides, and currents. They will give group and personal instruction on surfing—from the first time you stand up on a board to when you catch your first wave. In addition, you will participate in fun beach activities such as volleyball, soccer, and yoga. You’ll learn about endangered species and together will volunteer with a sea turtle conservation project. The last day of the trip will include an exhilarating day of whitewater rafting and a San Jose city tour.
Girl Scouts will be exposed to Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound's unique approach to outdoor education and personal development. Weaved into all activities are discussions and meetings about leadership. You will explore how the challenges you meet in and out of the Costa Rican waves help you confront other challenges that life presents.
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San Jose, Costa Rica
Base camp in San Ramon de Tres Rios; picturesque beaches of Playa Avellanas, Playa Negra, Manuel Antonio; turtle conservations in Palo Seco, Tulin, Matapalo; raft one of the rivers in Orosi, Sarapiqui, and Pejibaye
Be It Sincere interest in surfing and learning about new cultures
Ability to swim at an advanced level
Strong physical stamina and core/upper body strength or the willingness to prepare yourself for that level
Ability to adapt to new cultures
Plan It
- Session 1; June 22, 2010–July 2, 2010; $1,415
Must be 13–15 years old at the time of the event. - Session 2; July 6–16, 2010; $1,415
Must be 15–18 years old at the time of the event. - Session 3; July 20–30, 2010; $1,415
Must be 15–18 years old at the time of the event. - Session 4; August 3–13, 2010; $1,415
Must be 13–15 years old at the time of the event.
Get It
- You will need a tetanus vaccination before arrival
- A valid current passport
- You may bring your own surfboard if you do not want to use one of our provided boards (at no cost)
$ It A $100 deposit will be due immediately upon acceptance to this event (it's part of the event fee, not in addition to it).
You will be responsible for your own round-trip airfare to San Jose, Costa Rica, as well as your spending money. You will need to provide a $200 refundable surfboard deposit check if you choose to use one of our boards. Note:
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Please do not send a self-addressed stamped postcard with your application. When your application is received by CRROBS, they will send you an email confirming its arrival. While your application will be mailed to Miami, the CRROBS offices are in Costa Rica. |
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