Costa Rica (Solo 2019) - The Third Half - Football Programs

• Company the third half

• Alajuela San José, San José , Costa Rica

• Ages From 15 years

About this trip

Protect human rights and promote gender equality while experiencing the stunning natural beauty and the secrets of Pura Vida.

From tropical rainforest waterfalls to unspoiled beaches, Costa Rica is world-renowned for its stunning natural beauty. You'll get to experience it while learning about the importance of protecting the rights of indigenous people and protecting the environment.

You'll help experience and protect the ancient culture of the indigenous population through language, culture, and music - even learning to speak the local language! You'll visit local families and help to run a school soccer program - all while learning how soccer is protecting the rights of indigenous people and promoting equal rights for girls and women.

Your journey begins in San Jose, the lively capital of Costa Rica and the largest city in the country, home to bustling markets, and colonial-era mansions before you visit Salitre to learn the culture and customs of the local indigenous people, the BriBri Pa Kanebelo.

It's easy to see why this Central American nation is the birthplace of Pura Vida - the pure life. But away from the tourist hotspots, life is not easy for everyone. Indigenous communities lack basic rights and representation and suffer from discrimination and lack of opportunity. During your trip, you will experience first-hand how is it possible to bring hope and opportunity to young people from the indigenous community.

Make a difference

Your trip will be hosted by the respected non-profit organization SEPROJOVEN which uses soccer to help strengthen cultural values and social skills, promote leadership and encourage intercultural exchanges.

You'll help SEPROJOVEN coaches bring soccer and life skills programs to local indigenous communities, join them in language, dance and singing classes and help local families with harvesting, craft-making and sugar-cane grinding.

What's included

· 8 nights accommodation for 1 person at the best spots in the heart of the action.

· All local transport is provided by private charter buses, including airport transfers.

· Comprehensive cover for medical, cancellation and emergencies.

· A bi-lingual, local supervisor on call 24/7.

· Your trip includes a donation to a local charity and you'll get to experience how they use soccer to help underserved kids.

· Breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.

· Learn about Global Citizenship and international development with the third half's Global Leadership curriculum.

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Costa Rica!

Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport, Costa Rica. Transfer to accommodations in San Jose and check-in, rest and relax.

Introduction to the third half, a brief introduction to SEPROJOVEN and the week ahead.

Dinner at Casa Doña Lela (local food). One of the most famous restaurants in San Jose.

Day 2

Help protect the rights of women and girls.

Visit SEPROJOVEN and get to know LIGAFEM, a program that protects and promotes the rights of indigenous women and girls through soccer.

Take part in SEPROJOVEN's LIGAFEM tournament.

Dinner at Our Land San Jose, a unique opportunity to try and enjoy local food.

Day 3

Visit a local indigenous community

Transfer to El Salitre indigenous territory and check into the Bri-Bri-Pa Cultural Center, which promotes the local Bri Bri Pa Kanebelo culture.

Tour of the Bri Bri Pa Center and take part in an Interactive SEPROJOVEN soccer activity.

Dinner in the Bribripa Cultural Center (organic food)

Global Leadership Development Workshop 1: Global Leadership and International Development.

Day 4

See the beauty, learn the language

Hike through stunning natural beauty in a local environmental conservation area including primary forests and waterfalls.

Take part in an introductory lesson to the language of Bribri - BriBriPa.

Help SEPROJOVEN deliver a community soccer workshop in a local BriBriPa community.

Dinner in the Bribripa Cultural Center (organic food).

Global Leadership Development Workshop 2: Social Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking.

Day 5

Experience traditional community life

Learn about the importance of sustainable tourism and protecting Costa Rica's natural resources with a visit to the forest tree nursery and a chance to do your part in a tree-planting workshop.

Workshop with local artisans and visit to natural savannah.

Farewell gathering at BriBriPa Cultural Center. Put your new language skills to the test!

Day 6

Relax on the beach

Transfer to Bahia Ballena, pristine beach located on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast. Check in to the hotel, rest and relax take a stroll on the beach.

Friendly soccer match.

Time for reflections.

Day 7

Visit National Park

Visit Marino Ballena National Park, comprised of golden sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, cliffs, islands, mangrove ecosystems, rock, and coral reefs.

Relax on beautiful Bahia Ballena beach.

Farewell dinner with SEPROJOVEN team.

Day 8

Farewell to Costa Rica

Free time at the beach

Transfer back to San Jose, check in at the hotel to rest and relax.

Global Leadership Development Workshop 3: Gender Relations and the Right to Play.

Time to reflect.

Day 9

Do not forget us!

Depart San Jose for home.

Arrive home.