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Sample Itinerary Costa Rica - 10 day program

Costa Rica functions differently than the United States, especially when it comes to schedules and timelines. Despite our best attempts to plan thoroughly, unanticipated circumstances and last-minute changes to the itinerary will happen. Service projects, which are determined according to the needs and desires of the host community, can also change at the last minute.  Students often say that learning to be flexible and accepting different (and often challenging) cultural practices is one of the most valuable things they take from a World Leadership School program. Please be flexible and remember that adapting to change is a critical skill for future leaders working in global settings!

Day 1
·    Afternoon arrival in San José, Costa Rica
·    Transfer to Chilamate Rainforest Eco-Retreat (http://www.chilamaterainforest.com/)
·    Welcome dinner and Community Orientation
·    Reflection: Fears and Goals
·    Curriculum: Why We Are Here
·    Safety debrief
·    Stay at a Chilamate Rainforest Eco-Retreat

Day 2
·    Morning visit to service project site and introduction to project
·    Curriculum: Global Issues Scavenger Hunt
·    Afternoon rainforest hike
·    Stay at a Chilamate Rainforest Eco-Retreat

Day 3
·    Service work, day I
·    Curriculum: Leadership Styles and Temperament
·    Transfer to host community, or stay at Chilamate Rainforest Eco-Retreat


Day 4
·    Service work, day II
·    Afternoon language lessons with children
·    Tirimbina Chocolate Tour

Day 5
·    Service work, day III
·    Tour of local sustainable farm
·    Lunch at local sustainable farm

Day 6
·    Service work, day IV
·    Art workshop with local children
·    Curriculum: Building a Utopia

Day 7
·    Service work, day V
·    Costa Rican cooking class
·    Curriculum: Marketplace of Ideas

Day 8
·    Service work, day VI
·    Project dedication and community celebration
·    Curriculum: Action Planning and Life Visions

Day 9
·    Morning white water rafting down the Rio Sarapiquí
·    Lunch at Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat
·    Afternoon zipline canopy tour
·    Curriculum: Graduation Speeches
·       Reflection: Candle Circle

Day 10
·    2-hour transfer to San José for flight home