Eco/Adventure Programs: Costa Rica

Organization: Greenheart TravelDuration: 1 - 12 weeks
Description:Volunteer on the southwest coast of Costa Rica with an organization founded by a group of women living in the community of Los Planes. The women wanted to become self-sufficient while also living in harmony with nature. Today the organization has 12 acres of protected forest filled with beautiful nature trails and their own eco-lodge. View more
Organization: Greenheart TravelDuration: 1 - 12 weeks
Description:Based on a private ecological reserve in the rain forests of northern Costa Rica, this project is tackling many issues that the small community faces. Many of Costa Ricas rescued animals are brought to the site as a permanent or temporary home until they are able to be released back in to the wild. View more
Organization: Costa Rican AdventuresDuration: 3 - 4 weeks
Description: EarthConnect allows teenagers to travel during the summer throughout the awe-inspiring country of Costa Rica with the purpose of exploring personal connections to the Earth and our roles in protecting it. View more
Organization: Costa Rican AdventuresDuration: 1 - 4 weeks
Description:The EcoClassroom program creates experiences through which teachers and students can personally connect with the natural wonders of the Earth, as well as with some of the problems facing the rainforests. In addition, travelers are introduced to solutions created to preserve and sustainably develop tropical rainforest land. View more
Organization: Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound SchoolDuration: 2 - 12 weeks
Description:Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound inspires and develops leadership, compassion, responsibility, respect for the environment and commitment to serve through adventure-based wilderness experiences led by the most skilled, safety-conscious staff. View more
Organization: Edu-Culture InternationalDuration: 1 - 1 weeks
Description:Experience Costa Rica - a nature-lover's paradise, with active volcanoes, magical rainforests, pristine beaches, jungle waterfalls and more. Fully chaperoned by experienced teachers, this safe and fun adventure is the perfect opportunity for younger students interested in science, ecology and learning Spanish! 2009 dates: April 10 - 18 View more
Organization: AAVE - All About Visiting EarthDuration: 2 - 6 weeks
Description:AAVE - All About Visiting Earth offers 3-6 week summer TEEN adventure travel program in Colorado, California, Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, Costa Rica, Africa, China & Australia. Since 1976, students from over 40 countries have enjoyed active participation, individual responsibility, and personal growth on our tours. Each program is uniquely designed and includes a diverse selection of adventure activities and community service hours. View more
Organization: LEAPNOW: Transforming EducationDuration: 15 - 17 weeks
Description:Ring of Fire is tailored specifically to the needs of young men wending their way to adulthood. The Ring of Fire program is a mythic and literal journey along one of the most dynamic and volatile parts of the Earth: the Ring of Fire, a chain of volcanoes that encircles most of the Pacific Ocean. View more