COSTA RICA SERVICE AND ADVENTURE PROGRAM
Costa Rica Service & Adventure Program
Costa Rica Service and Adventure Trips 2011/12
April 15-24, 2011
December 16-23, 2011
December 23-30, 2011
March 24-31, 2012
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Come share in an exciting and unique travel & service opportunity to Costa Rica. Through this journey you will have a true opportunity to experience the authentic rich culture of this incredible country while doing work to support the people, communities, and the preservation of the land and the environment. Our guides for this adventure will be Joshua Canter, Kristin “Luna” Canter, and Mauricio Jaen, the co-founders of the CREER Service Organization. Throughout the program you will have an unforgettable experience, full of adventures through the Costa Rica landscape, connections with the local people, and outreach work. In a time where our world is becoming more
and more of a global family, what better way to be part of the bridge of support we are creating, by taking part in this international service mission. During the program we will participate in several service projects including projects such as:tree planting, work on the local school garden, renovation of a local clinic,work on a local library being built, care for the endangered turtles, beach cleanup, and the opportunity to
share your individual gifts with the local villagers (ie. art,music, dance, sports). Lodging is in rustic cabins and dorms. (private upper class accommodations are also available upon request.) Our programs are located in various rural villages in Costa Rica including located villages located at the beach, the mountains, and in the central valley.
If interested please email: joshua@truenaturecommunity.org
Sample Itinerary:
NOTE: PLEASE CHECK WITH US BEFORE MAKING FLIGHT PLANS
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DATES AND TIMES ARE IMPORTANT FOR ORGANIZING
TRANSPORTATION FROM SAN JOSE
Day 1: Fly In to SJO (San Jose International)
Stay at Hotel La Rosa de America
Day 2: AM Transportation to Matapalo (Beach Village Site #1)
Orientation
Sunset Beach Welcome Ceremony
Day 3: Meet the Village of Matapalo
Service Project #1 AM
Beach Time/Boat Trip** (Go See the Whales and Dolphins)
Day 4: Service Project #2
Trip to Manuel Antonio National Park**
Dinner/Shopping in Manuel Antonio**
Day 5: Travel To La Florida (Mountain Village Site #2)
Orientation
Group Hike To Waterfall
Day 6: Service Project #4
Horesbackriding into the Rainforest Preserve
Day 7: Service Project #5
Farmers Market Trip
Day 8: Service Project #6
Excursion to the Cave “Casa Piedra”
Group Sharing
Closing Ceremony
Day 9 (optional):
Travel to San Jose
Stay at Hotel La Rosa de America**
**Extra Fees Included
Sample Day Timeline
7am Wake-up
7:30-8:30 Yoga (optional)
8:30-9am Breakfast
9:30-12:30 Service Projects
12:30 Lunch
1:30-5:30 Excursions and Free Time
6pm Dinner
7pm Night Activities
10pm Sleep
TO WATCH A VIDEO ON THE 2009 COSTA RICA
SERVICE AND ADVENTURE PROGRAM CLICK HERE
Frequently Asked Questions: We know that you might have many questions in relation to the program. It is our goal to be able to support you thoughout the process of deciding in enrolling all the way through the time you arrive until departure. Click Here to goto the FAQ Page. If you have any other specific questions please email Joshua@TrueNatureCommunity.org
Registration
In order to registar you click the payment icon below. Once your payment is prcessed you will receive an information and registration packet. You will fill out these forms and email them back to True Nature for our files
Payments
We request full payment at the time of registration. If this is not possible you can pay 50% to hold your space. The remaining balance will be due 1 month prior to the start of the program. Payment will be made using Paypal which accepts all major credit cards. If you need to pay by check please contact us directly.
Cancellations
25% of your initial payment is non-refundable. The remaining payment is refundable until one month prior to the start of the program. No refund is available for late arrivals or early departures.
Note: Airfare is not included. Arrivals and Departures are from the San Jose InternationalAirport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica. From the airport we will organize lodging (included)and transportation for all retreat participants. The trip to Matapalo from San Jose is approximately 3 hours, to True Nature 4 hours. Trips are offered in partnership with organizations such as CESLL @ Prescott College, Indian Hill Church, Jubilee!, and the True Nature Education Center. Tuitions are not tax-deductible.
