KI Costa Rica Trip December 19-26,2010
Kehillat Israel Tikkun Olam Costa Rica Trip
December 19-26,2010
Tuition: $2495.00 (Includes Airfare*, Accommodations, Food, Transportation, Activities)
Tuition without Airfare: $1795.00
Deposit: $250 (can be made to hold space)
Looking for an exciting and unique travel and service opportunity? This December, come join Kehillat Israel in a Tikkun Olam project 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 and service. Rabbi Hanish and his family will lead this international service mission. Our guide will be CREER Co-Founder and KI Congregant Joshua Canter.
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 of Matapalo in the central pacific region of Costa Rica . 
TO WATCH A VIDEO ON THE COSTA RICA SERVICE AND ADVENTURE PROGRAM CLICK HERE
Tentative Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Day
-Fly into SJO (San Jose International)
Stay at La Rosa de America Hotel
Day 2:
-Travel to Site #1
-Nueva Farm Tour and Land Orientation
-Introduction to 
Sustainability "Rainforest Mystery Tour"
-Service Project #1: Reforestation
-Evening Program: Opening Circle
Day 3: Arenal Adventure Day
-Early Breakfast
-Service Project #2
-Transport to La Fortuna
-Canopy Tour/Zip line
-Lunch in La Fortuna/Free time (shopping, internet)
-Volcano Hike & Hotsprings
Day 4: Community Service, Experiential Learning and Fun Day
-Service Project #3: Paint San Rafael Community Center
-Fun Time!:Pool Party, Sugar 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 5: Travel Day to Matapalo
-AM Transportation to Matapalo (Beach Village Site #2)
-Crocodile Viewing (in route to MP)
-Orientation
-Sunset Beach Welcome Ceremony 
Day 6: Matapalo Beach and Service Day
-Meet the Village of Matapalo
-Service Project #4 TBA
-Afternoon Beach Activities (surfing, horseback riding, jewelry making, and more)
-Shabbat Dinner
-Beach Bon-Fire
Day 7: Service and Manuel Antonio Trip
-Service Project #5 TBA
-Trip to Manuel Antonio National Park
-Dolphin and Snorkeling Trip
-Dinner/Shopping in Manuel Antonio
Day 8: Travel Day
-Travel to San Jose
-*Optional Transportation to Local Resort (for more info. on local resorts contact Joshua Canter)
-Fly back to the US-A Dios
Daily Schedule 
7am Yoga
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)
Registration
In order to register please contact Rabbi Hanish. *This trip has a maximum capacity of 27. Reserve your space soon as this trip will fill.
Airfare
KI will be booking a group flight for this trip. The airfare for this flight will be included. Advance registration is necessary to receive this special rate. If you do not book in advance of this reservation being made, tuition will cover the amount of this fare only.
Payments
We request full payment at the time of registration.
If this is not possible:
Deposit of $250.00 can be made to a hold a space.
Full Payments must be made by October 1st.
Preferred payment will be made through personal check.
Make Checks Payable to:
True Nature Education Programs
213 Eller Cove Rd.
Weaverville, NC
28787
If payment is needed to be made by credit card, this can be done through paypal.
Cancellations
All Payments including deposits are Non-Refundable.
If interested please email:
Joshua Canter: joshua@truenaturecommunity.org (Costa Rica Contact)
or Rabbi John Hanish: Rabbi.Hanish@kehillatisrael.org(KI/US Contact)
