Several people surf small waves near the shore under a blue sky with scattered clouds, making it an ideal spot for student travel to Costa Rica, with a tree-covered hill providing a scenic backdrop.

Costa Rica: Teen Summer Trips

Student Travel to Costa Rica

Global Works offers a variety of impactful student travel to Costa Rica for high school and middle school students. Our teen travel programs focus on cultural experience, language immersion, service and adventure.

Teen Travel Adventure in Costa Rica

With 30+ years of experience offering student travel to Costa Rica, thousands of alumni, and deep local connections, Global Works is a trusted leader in Costa Rica service and adventure travel for teens. Pura vida!

Teen Summer Trips to Costa Rica

Creating Cultural Connections

These programs dramatically improve conversational fluency and confidence with language immersion through Homestays, daily guided language activities, and exchange with locals.

Programs
Three women pose together and smile at a table outdoors. The older woman stands behind two younger women, one in a “global works” t-shirt while experiencing their student travel to Costa Rica. Greenery is visible in the background.

30

Years in Costa Rica

20+

Programs Each Year

100s

of Service Projects

Paying it Forward

Work with children on education initiatives, school building projects, and community events like a field day for elementary-aged locals in Costa Rica.

Programs
Four people pose in front of a blue wall; an adult holds a young child, with two others—perhaps sharing stories of student travel to Costa Rica—standing on either side, all looking at the camera.

30

Years in Costa Rica

20+

Programs Each Year

100s

of Service Projects

Protecting the Planet

Interact with the natural world while partnering with organizations that are committed to wildlife preservation and the sustainability of our environment.

Programs
A young woman on a student travel to Costa Rica stands outdoors, holding a small piglet and smiling at the camera, with two other people and large green leaves in the background.

30

Years in Costa Rica

20+

Programs Each Year

100s

of Service Projects

Nurturing a Passion

Be inspired and inspire others. Work with physicians and healthcare professionals to gain practical field experience and certifications in beautiful Costa Rica.

Program
A Global Works student in blue scrubs sits beside an older woman with a cane, showing her a document while they sit on a bench indoors—part of a Costa Rica student travel program focused on compassionate senior care.

30

Years in Costa Rica

20+

Programs Each Year

100s

of Service Projects

Experience Student Travel to Costa Rica

Students are introduced to service work, adventure travel, and language learning. They’ll get the chance to enjoy the amazing local wildlife while contributing to community volunteer projects.

Program
Four girls, during student travel to Costa Rica, stand on a path in front of a tall waterfall surrounded by dense green vegetation.

30

Years in Costa Rica

20+

Programs Each Year

100s

of Service Projects

Why Student Travel to Costa Rica is the Right Choice for Your Summer Service Program

Take in awe-inspiring nature through beautiful cloud forests and beaches, while getting first-hand experience through service projects at a wildlife refuge or conservation efforts with sea turtles.

Seven young people in outdoor work clothes sit and stand by a low stone wall in a green, wooded area, with tools and gloves visible—capturing the spirit of a Costa Rica student travel adventure.

From whitewater rafting to surfing lessons, students can enjoy the awesome opportunities for thrills this location has to offer.

Six people wearing helmets and life jackets paddle a blue inflatable raft on a muddy river, smiling and waving at the camera with green foliage in the background—a thrilling moment from their Costa Rica student travel adventure.

Form a deep appreciation for Costa Rica’s communities while connecting with friendly locals. On our Homestay programs, live with local families to immerse yourself in rich culture and language learning.

A group of eight people, including adults and children, stand in a row on grass in front of a house with flowers during their Costa Rica homestay; a black and white cat is in the foreground.
Four people sit together on a rocky hilltop, overlooking a scenic landscape with the sun shining brightly in the sky.

“This was world-opening, exciting, so well-managed. The program was packed with different types of activities, and she loved being with the other teens, and thought highly of the staff. It was a cohesive and meaningful and great experience.”

Enroll in a Teen Summer Trip With Global Works Today 

Through our service trips for students, we cultivate unique adventures and inspiring experiences that will stick with our travelers long after the summer is over.