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Rainforest, River and Reef
The Ultimate in Outdoor Adventuring
Explore the beauty of Costa Rica. Hike and camp in the dense rainforest, raft down picturesque rivers, serve the Costa Rican communities, zip-line through lush canopies, surf the waves along world-renowned beaches, experience local culture and language, and shop for souvenirs in the bustling artisan markets of San Jose.
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Come sample the best Costa Rica has to offer! This 10 or 15-day course will take you through lush, tropical cloud and rain forests, down raging whitewater rivers and out to some of the best surf beaches in the world. In addition, you'll get a chance to explore the rich cultural offerings of the country's capital city of San Jose and be part of a service project that will help enhnace people's lives.
After getting geared up at our base camp just outside of San Jose, you'll begin your journey with a multi-day camping trek into one of the most remote regions of Costa Rica. You will hike, cook, sleep and learn while looking for wildlife, checking out waterfalls and gaining insight into the mysteries of the jungle and the people who live there. You will experience a homestay with an indigenouis family - learning about their way of life and helping them with some of their traditional activities such as harvesting and grinding sugarcane, making tortillas and playing soccer with local children.
Hiking out of the rainforest, you will find yourself on the idyllic west-coast beach where you'll spend a day learning how to surf the waves and, if you're lucky, spotting monkeys, sloth and tree frogs.
You will also have a chance to brave the rapids while whitewater rafting, go on a canopy tour, and get to experience the vibrant culture of San Jose during a city tour.
Girl Scouts will be exposed to Costa Rica Outward Bound’s unique approach to outdoor education and personal development. Woven into all activities are discussions and meetings about leadership. You will explore how the challenges you meet in and out of the Central American wilderness help you confront other challenges that life presents.
Map It
San Jose, Costa Rica
Base Camp in San Ramon de Tres Rios; Manuel Antonio; Due to changing water and weather conditions, we can not specify exactly which beaches and rivers your course will visit, but all of our surfing courses visit locations on the Pacific coast of the country.
Be It
- Dedicated to the outdoors
- Interested in service and cultural exchange
- Prepared for a physical fitness challenge
- Ready to backpack 5-8 miles per day with a 35-pound pack for 4-10 days
- Intermediate-level swimmer who is comfortable in the water
- Good team player
Plan It
- Session 1; June 18, 2011–July 3, 2011; $1,995
Must be 13–18 years old at the time of the event. - Session 2; July 7–22, 2011; $1,995
Must be 13–18 years old at the time of the event.
Get It
- A packing list will be provided upon acceptance
- A current passport
- You will need a tetanus vaccination before arrival
$ 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: Please be sure to specify what session you are applying for on your application.
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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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