Service Projects

Community service projects are the focus of each Costa Rica Explorations program.

High school student travel to Costa Rica international service projectCommunity Service 

Service projects are designed to benefit the entire community and are centered around the local school or community center of the homestay neighborhood.  The servcie project is designed to leave an everlasting and positive affect in the community and in the hearts of the student participants.  Projects allow for authentic cultural exchange and interaction between the students and the community members.  They are funded by the student groups who raise money in their local community and school and are predetermined by the needs of the community. The ultimate goal is to make a positive impact locally and globally and to give students the tools they need to continue making a positive difference in others lives after they complete the Costa Rica Explorations program. 

students travel abroad reforestation projectExample Community Service Projects 

  • Create and build a working greenhouse or vegetable garden for the community
  • Build a concrete handicap access ramp or help construct a kitchen
  • Teach English to community members of all ages in a classroom environment
  • Create and implement trash awareness and recycling program
  • Design picturesque murals on school property 
  • Build a playground
  • Refurbish school desks and furniture

Before and After Photos of a Community Center's Kitchen

      

           Kitchen Before                       Kitchen After

 

       

           Furniture Before                   Furniture After