Costa Rica: Spanish & Service Adventure 
The best way to learn Spanish – in a fun and meaningful way in beautiful Costa Rica! Costa Rica is home to the world’s most beautiful beaches, mountains and forests; but it is also home to warm and friendly people.
Spend two or three weeks volunteering at rural schools while also studying Spanish and also enjoy some fun in the sun hiking to waterfalls, riding a catamaran in the Caribbean, snorkeling through crystal blue waters and coral reefs, and relaxing on pristine white sand beaches.
Highlights Include
- Volunteer at an local school
- Learn Spanish while serving a community
- Camp on the beach and learn to surf
- Zip line through the rain forest
- Ride down roaring rivers on inner tubes and rafts
- Hike to the crater of a volcano
Community Service
Although Costa Rica has made significant progress in providing health care and education to its citizens, the country still faces challenges. We will work with the children of migrant farm workers in search of a better life. You and your fellow students will run a summer camp each morning to teach English, sports, arts & crafts and others skills.
Hands-On Learning
There’s no better way to learn Spanish than living in the country and practicing with local children, while being coached in the classroom by experienced teachers. Our unique combination of classes and community service allows beginners to quickly learn the basics and gives advanced speakers the confidence to use their skills with native speakers. In addition to language, you’ll also learn about Costa Rica culture through workshops on dance, cooking, music and social issues.
Adventure
During your three weeks we will explore a wide range of places in Costa Rica. We’ll visit a local coffee farm and learn about the production of organic coffee. During the weekends, we will do some excursions that will get your adrenaline pumping. You’ll zip line through the treetops of a rain forest, spend a day at one of Costa Rica’s pristine beaches, visit a volcano and whitewater raft down a beautiful raging river surrounded by nature. Check out these videos:tubing down a river and zip lining
Lodging
The GLA Home Base is a large house in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. It is near the Pacific Ocean. Students will be staying in gender segregated rooms with three bunk beds, linens, fans and a private bathroom for each room. In the afternoons, you can cool down after a day of work in our swimming pool. The GLA Home Base is used exclusively by our staff and students. Food will be hearty and healthy, locally grown food that consists of meats, beans, rice, vegetables, and fruit.
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