Spring Break Costa Rica
Information for Enrolled Students
We’ve provided packing recommendations below; however, equivalent items work just fine. We also offer many items for sale via our online store.
45-60 liters, with shoulder straps, MUST be small enough to carry on the plane
20-30 Liters Daypack/Backpack to carry your rain jacket, water bottle, and snacks
Highly recommended. Silk, cotton, or synthetic. Used as a “lightweight sheet” in warm climates in lieu of a sleeping bag. Used when staying in hotels/ hostels as a personal sheet.
Backless, comfortable shoes that can get wet
These can be open-toed, but do need to have a back strap - no flip flops!
A pair of comfortable, closed-toed, sturdy, lightweight shoes (able to get dirty)
Regular, comfortable athletic socks, can be cotton
Synthetic, loose, appropriate pants that can get dirty to be worn during community service. These pants must be loose to be culturally appropriate. Leggings are NOT acceptable, but looser joggers would suffice.
Synthetic, non-cotton shorts
100% Waterproof pants large enough to fit over regular pants
Boys: your quick dry shorts can double as a bathing suit
Synthetic, non-cotton are best (but a couple cotton pairs are permitted)
Synthetic, non-cotton. This can be a fleece pullover, sweater or a full-zip jacket
Lightweight sunshirt with hood to protect arms and neck from sun
Medium-weight long-sleeved (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT Cotton)
100% Waterproof Rain Jacket with Hood - NO ponchos!
Synthetic, quick-dry, non-cotton t-shirts
For Girls
For additional sun and wind protection. Buffs are tube-like and can be worn up to 12 different ways providing versatile sun protection. Can even be worn as a headband!
An inexpensive pair of basic work or gardening gloves for the community service project
With Fresh Batteries + 2 Sets of Spare Batteries; This is very important!
With 100% UV Protection
Nylon or mesh stuff sack (sleeping bag size) for dirty clothes, etc.
Contains: toothbrush, toothpaste, travel shampoo & soap, deodorant, sunscreen
Contains: Insect repellent, waterproof sunscreen, Band-aids, Moleskin, Chapstick w/ sun prevention, Wet Ones wipes, Dramamine (if prone to motion sickness), personal hand sanitizer.
Travel size, recommend 50-95% DEET
If your child wears glasses and/or contacts, please bring at least one spare pair of glasses/ lenses. Contact lens wearers should bring a pair of glasses as backup in addition to contacts.
The best way to send medication is with PillPacks by Amazon or a Pill Box.
Please bring any personal medications and travel medications as advised by your Physician.
Regular beach towel for any beach time and to have during water-based activities
Absorbent & quick to dry, large or extra-large works best
Non-plastic
Small, pea-less plastic will do; most backpacks/daypacks have whistles on their sternum strap which would suffice!
Personal wallet with $150 spending money; be mindful of international exchange and certain credit card restrictions
Passport (valid for 6 months after the last day of your trip) + 2 additional photocopies of your passport
Original signed and notarized international travel authorization form
If you do not pay online in advance for the return flight's UM Fees, make sure your student has enough money to cover it (varies by airline)
Paperback books are less bulky
For journaling
Compact and lightweight for wildlife viewing; HIGHLY recommended
With charger, extra battery, and 32-64 GB memory card
With charger, extra battery, and 32-64 GB memory card
Portable charger/power bank to charge camera and GoPro
Country-specific power adapter for charging cameras
We encourage parents and students to check the local weather the weeks and days leading up to departure for their trip. For some locations, weather can vary significantly between early June and late July, and students going on a later session of a trip may not need an extra layer.
In the event that your luggage is delayed or lost in transit, we want you to be prepared. Therefore, wear tennis or hiking shoes on the plane. Plus, pack the following items from this packing list in your daypack / school backpack carry-on:
These items are already included in the packing list – they are not additional items!
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Grades 6th-7th
First times stay with you forever, and our Discovery trips will give you an unforgettable introduction to outdoor adventure. For those with an appetite for the wild, or those who have never slept beneath the stars, these multi-sport adventures will introduce you to a lifetime of exploration.
Grades 7th-9th
From the golden coast, to the purple mountains majesty, expand your homeland on one of our Classic Trips. These expeditions are designed to show you vast beauty and adventure. Multi-sport trips take you climbing, rafting, backpacking, paddling and discovering the most stunning wildernesses in the land of the free.
Grades 9th-12th
Leadership trips are crafted to hone your expedition skills in the most rugged, challenging and beautiful terrain we offer. One part wilderness immersion, one part leadership curriculum, these adventures are designed for those looking to increase their skills in the wild and in the world. Bring out your most confident and competent self on one of our Leadership trips.
There are spaces available for both genders for the upcoming season.
We are full for girls, but we have select spots for a boy.
We are full for boys, but we have select spots for a girl.
This trip is currently full and we are accepting students on a waitlist through enrollment request submissions. You may be enrolled in a trip and on another trip’s waitlist. There is no financial obligation to be placed on a waitlist, and you can be on as many waitlists as you would like.
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