JCC ASHEVILLE COSTA RICA TIKKUN OLAM ADVENTURE TRIP
JCC Asheville Costa Rica Tikkun Olam Adventure Trip
December 23-30, 2011
"EARLY BIRD" TUITION: $1495.00 (Ends on July 1st)
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Looking for an exciting and unique travel and service opportunity? Come join The CREER Service Organization and True Nature Education Travel in a Tikkun Olam trip unlike any other. In a time where our world is fast becoming a global community, it is our responsibility to reach out to the farthest corners of the world to give of ourselves. On this trip, we will not only experience the authentic and rich culture of Costa Rica but also participant in community service work which supports both the indigenous population and the land upon which they live. Throughout the program we will have an unforgettable experience – adventuring through the Costa Rica landscape, connecting with the local people, and participating in Tikkun Olam projects. As the Talmud teaches, “Acts of loving kindness outweigh all other religious precepts.” Holiness can be achieved by the acts we do for others. Join us for a week of adventure, service, and Judaism in Costa Rica.
Throughout the program you will have an unforgettable experience. You will adventure through the Costa Rica landscape, connect with the local people, and do outreach work. During the program you will participate in several service projects* including potential projects such as: planting trees, working at the local school, renovation/construction of a local building (ie. school, community, center, church), caring for endangered turtles, cleaning the beach, and sharing our individual gifts – art, music, dance and sports — with the local villagers. You will lodge in rustic cabins and dorms. Our programs will take place in two different rural villages. Site #1 will be in a small village in the mountainous region of Costa Rica and Site #2 will be located at the beach village in the central pacific region of Costa Rica .
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Sample Itinerary
Day 1
-Fly into SJO (San Jose International)
-Shabbat Dinner
Day 2
-AM Transportation to Manuel Antonio (Beach Village Site #1)
-Crocodile Viewing (in route to MA)
-Orientation
-Sunset Beach Welcome Ceremony
Day 3
-Yoga/Beach Walking Meditation
-Service Project #1
-Afternoon Beach Activities (surfing, horseback riding, parasailing)
-Beach Bon-Fire 
Day 4
-Yoga/Jungle Meditation
-Service Project #2
-Trip to Manuel Antonio National Park
-Dolphin and Snorkeling Trip
-Dinner/Shopping in Manuel Antonio
Day 5
-Travel to Site #2 (Luna Nueva Eco Lodge in the Village of Chachagua)
-Nueva Farm Tour and Land Orientation
-Introduction to
Sustainability "Rainforest Mystery Tour"
-Service Project #3: Reforestation
-Evening Program: Opening Circle
Day 6
-Early Breakfast
-Service Project #4
-Transport to La Fortuna
-Canopy Tour/Zip line
-Lunch in La Fortuna/Free time (shopping, internet)
-Volcano Hike & Hotsprings
Day 7
-Service Project #5: Paint San Rafael Community Center
-Fun Time!:Pool Party, Sugar Cane Making (Jugo de Cana)/Pizza making in a cob oven/hot tub,
-Dinner (pizzas we made)
-Fiesta and Salsa Night with the Local Village
Day 8
-Travel to San Jose 
-Fly back to the US…A Dios
Daily Schedule
7am Yoga/Meditation/Morning Activity
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
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 throughout 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 us.
Service Projects
The CREER Service Organization continually strives to do in depth research to understand the true needs of the people in the villages of Costa Rica which we visit. Because of this, the service projects that we will partake in on this trip will not be known until 2-3 months prior to the trip when we assess the current needs. In most villages we will have the opportunity to work in 3 different areas:
-renovation on a primary structure in a village
(ie. the school, community center, church, medical center)
-work on the land (reforestation, planting gardens, compost, etc.)
-Inter-cultural Exchange
(working and sharing with the children and families in the villages)
If interested please email:
Joshua Canter: joshua@TrueNatureEducation.com
