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Travel For Teens: Costa Rica Sea Turtle Service & Adventure
by: Travel For Teens
Did you know that the sea turtle population is declining rapidly? Six out of seven sea turtle species are going extinct, and in Costa Rica, the Pacific Leatherback population has declined 90% since 1980! TFT is committed to making a difference for this ancient species, and we invite you to join us this summer to help! This program is also unique because of its community outreach efforts. We wil...
Did you know that the sea turtle population is declining rapidly? Six out of seven sea turtle species are going extinct, and in Costa Rica, the Pacific Leatherback population has declined 90% since 1980! TFT is committed to making a difference for this ancient species, and we invite you to join us this summer to help! This program is also unique because of its community outreach efforts. We will work closely with the local village school and spend time with the children who go there while helping out with a variety of projects. This will allow you to make a positive impact on both the sea turtles and the community you are staying in, allowing for an all-around immersive cultural experience. Our service efforts will be complemented by a variety of fun activities designed to embrace th...
Program Highlights
Earn 20 hours of service volunteering with an organization dedicated to sea turtle conservation
Help hatchlings safely make their way to the ocean
Participate in a community outreach project with the local village elementary school
Enjoy a scenic catamaran ride to a tiny island
Snorkel, swim, and explore the underwater world
Quick Details
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Rural Areas, Costa Rica
- 1-2 Weeks
- Conservation
- Education
- All Nationalities
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This trip is one for the books!
by: Adriana Giancotti - CanadaProgram: Travel For Teens: Costa Rica Sea Turtle Service & AdventureThis trip is one for the books! I am so grateful that I was able to experience this trip first hand. I was looking for something to do in the summer, and I came upon Travel for Teens and I am so happy that I did. Being able to work with the ASVO Sea Turtle Center was heart-warming and mind-opening. I learned a lot about different types of turtles and what they experience in the world. I am thankful that I was able to experience a different perspective from the locals while being in Costa Rica. ...
I had the best time!
by: Jessica Payne - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Costa Rica Sea Turtle Service & AdventureI had the chance to travel to Costa Rica this last summer, and I absolutely loved it! I was nervous to go and had never traveled out of the country before, but the leaders were so friendly and welcoming. During this trip I got to make so many wonderful new friends, went surfing and zip-lining for the first time, tried new foods, and even got to see baby turtles hatch! I learned a lot about the people and culture of Costa Rica. This was truly a life changing experience!
Life changing!
by: Julia Burke - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Costa Rica Sea Turtle Service & AdventureSigning up for a Travel For Teens trip was the best decision I’ve ever made. I was a bit nervous at first about traveling by myself, and I was worried I wouldn’t make any friends. Little did I know that in just a two week time period I’d have a whole new point of view on travel, and friends that will last a lifetime. There was never once a second where I felt homesick because every day was filled with life changing experiences like working hands-on with sea turtles, ziplining, surfing, and explo...
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Locations
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Student Tours
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2019,2020,2021
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Online Application
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