Participants from the 2010 Costa Rica Trip

COSTA RICA – SPRING 2012

Costa Rica Photo Gallery
Handout from November 7 Trip Night (including itinerary)

Be immersed in Costa Rican culture and Spanish language Earn service hours Work with sea turtle biologists on the coast, with organic farmers on a sustainable stove project in the cloud forest, and with community members on a reforestation project in the highlands Get to know a Costa Rican family during a 3-day homestay Explore the National Park Rincón de la vieja.

Information Meeting:
Monday, November 7, 2012
7:30 PM, CUB Building

Approximate Dates: March 23 –April 4 2012

Trip Leader: Rebecca Klein, rklein@seattleacademy.org

Requirements: Participants must currently be enrolled in Spanish 2 or above or have an equivalent knowledge of Spanish.

Cost: $3400. This covers all transportation (airfare and land costs), all overnight accommodations, all meals, all entrance fees and entertainment. Financial assistance is available. Contact Halsey Bell at hbell@seattleacademy.org.

Sign Up: See Rebecca for an application form and return it to her by November 10. Turn in a $500 deposit to Jodi at the Cub front desk. Please write the student’s name and “Costa Rica 2012” on the check.

¡Pura Vida!