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COSTA RICA SERVICE AND ADVENTURE PROGRAM

Costa Rica Service & Adventure Program

March 20-27, 2010
March 27-April 3, 2010                               
Tuition: $1495.00

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT $1250.00
(Early Registration ends February 1st)

FOR EARLY REGISTRATION, CLICK HERE.

 TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE, CLICK HERE.
   (Non-Refundable Deposit of $400)

 TO WATCH A VIDEO ON THE 2009 COSTA RICA
SERVICE AND ADVENTURE PROGRAM CLICK HERE 

 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 program will be located in the beach community of Matapalo and in the mountain community of La Florida.

If interested please email: joshua@truenaturecommunity.org
FOR EARLY REGISTRATION, CLICK HERE.

Tentative Itinerary:

NOTE: PLEASE CHECK WITH US BEFORE MAKING FLIGHT PLANS
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DATES AND TIMES ARE IMPORTANT FOR ORGANIZING
TRANSPORTATION FROM SAN JOSE


March 20: Fly In to SJO (San Jose International)

            Stay at Villas Colibri (Hummingbird Resort)**

March 21: AM Transportation to Matapalo (Beach Village Site #1)

            Orientation

            Sunset Beach Welcome Ceremony

March 22: Meet the Village of Matapalo

             Service Project #1 AM

            Beach Time/Boat Trip** (Go See the Whales and Dolphins) 

March 23: Service Project #2

            Trip to Manuel Antonio National Park**

            Dinner/Shopping in Manuel Antonio**

March 24: Travel To La Florida (Mountain Village Site #2)

            Orientation

Group Hike To Waterfall

March 25: Service Project #4

            Horesbackriding into the Rainforest Preserve

March 26: Service Project #5

            Farmers Market Trip

March 27: Service Project #6

            Excursion to the Cave “Casa Piedra”                   
             Group Sharing                      
             Closing Ceremony

March 28 (optional):

Travel to San Jose             
Stay at Villas Colibri (Hummingbird Resort)**

 **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.

  FOR EARLY REGISTRATION PAYMENT, CLICK HERE.
 
TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE, CLICK HERE.
 
If you have any other specific questions and to contact us please email Joshua@TrueNatureCommunity.org 

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. This trip is being offered in partnership with CESLL @ Prescott College, Indian Hill Church, and the True Nature Education Center. Tuitions are not tax-deductible.