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Below is our anticipated schedule of activities. The group will have limited access to the internet over the course of the program. While we understand families are eager for news, we ask for patience as our staff’s energy is focused on the students and the program at hand. Please do not call our office regarding these trip logs, as the office does not control the postings or the content of the updates. Thanks very much for your understanding!
Day 1 (June 16) – Fly day; Student arrival and move into Country Inn; Welcome and orientation session from GoBeyond and the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation
Day 2 (June 17) – Morning community service orientation at La Carpio including community walkthrough and meeting of local residents; Afternoon visit to the Juan Sanchez indigenous site and demonstrations
Day 3 (June 18) – Community service in La Carpio (replacing tin walls with brick walls, projects with children, light construction); Evening video (Voces Inocentes) and discussion groups
Day 4 (June 19) – Community service in La Carpio (cont.)
Day 5 (June 20) – Community service at “La Finca,” CRHF retreat center (property maintenance and gardening); Afternoon chocolate tour and demonstrations
Day 6 to 7 (June 21 to 22) – Departure for the Atlantic coast; Visit and service work with the Amubri and Cabecar Indigenous Reserves
Day 8 to 9 (June 23 to 24) – Rio Tropicales whitewater rafting and zip-lining trip; Return to Central Valley
Day 10 (June 25) – Community service in La Carpio (cont.); Preparation for art and dance festival
Day 11 (June 26) – Community service in La Carpio (cont.); Afternoon service in San Jose (preparing and delivering hot lunches for the homeless); Souvenir shopping and exploration in the city
Day 12 (June 27) – Community service in La Carpio (cont.); Afternoon visit and demonstrations at the Doka coffee plantation
Day 13 to 14 (June 28 to 29) – Community service with La Carpio children (facilitating nature hikes and farming activities at La Finca)
Day 15 to 16 (June 30 to July 1) – Departure for the Pacific Coast; Wildlife viewing, swimming, and rainforest visit; Hiking and surfing (optional); Service at the CRHF’s Family Well Being Center
Day 17 (July 2) – Return to the Central Valley; Student-led La Carpio kids fair/camp day (arts/crafts festival); Final activities and dinner with homestay families
Day 18 to 19 (July 3 to 4) – Arenal Volcano and hot springs visit; Horseback riding; Begin closing program and reflection activities
Day 20 (July 5) – Final community service project with Nicaraguan refugees (small construction and playing with the children); Evening GoBeyond closing program
Day 21 (July 6) – Fly day