Costa Rica Soccer 2-Week

Our experience begins in the San Jose Central Valley area B&B, where students get to know one another and establish goals for the weeks ahead. Here we will learn more about Costa Rica, take a Latin dance class, and loosen our muscles with a one day rafting trip on one of the region's many spectacularly scenic rivers. We will also participate in some informal Spanish games and lessons, so please come with a desire to use your Spanish!

Each morning for the next five days will be devoted to developing and improving soccer skills. A soccer academy located in the suburb of Alajuela will provide intensive training with world class players and coaches. In addition to the soccer program, the group will take excursions to nearby Poás Volcano, cool off in a local pool, and explore other Central Valley highlights. We'll unwind with games and activities at our bed and breakfast.

We depart from the Central Valley for an authentic cultural and community service experience in rural Costa Rica. Students will live two per home in a small community where we will conduct service projects, play soccer mejengas or pick-up games with the local students, and experience Costa Rican life first hand. Our community projects are designed to boost the local economy. We'll build soccer fields, goals, and kiosks so the locals can host regional tournaments. Global Works participants will also plan and teach English lessons and organize an event for the community that includes field day competitions, art workshops, music, games and more. We'll also take an adventure day excursion featuring a thrilling zipline tour.

Leaving paradise is always sad, but our trip back to the Central Valley gives us time to share our memories before we fly home. At a celebratory dinner in a nice restaurant we have an awards ceremony to reflect upon our last weeks together. The spirit of Costa Rica and the friends we have made will be with us forever.