The Leap Overseas ltd.
Vitals
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GYA Accredited Since:
2015
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Enrolling:
Yes - Mission Statement:
We deliver life-enhancing team travel adventures through contribution, challenge, and fun.
All our programmes are designed to help protect the planet through dynamic volunteering projects while interweaving adventure to provide an ever-changing travel experience with contrasting challenges.
With our in-country leaders on hand, you are able to hit the ground running, exploring your new surroundings and contributing from the moment you arrive without having to worry about logistics.
You are not alone, you will travel with a team of like-minded, fun Leapers who are all looking to have a good time and contribute to a mix of conservation and community projects.
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Level of Independence/Supervision (mouse-over for definition):
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Program Locations
Typical Itinerary
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | |
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W e e k 1 |
Arrive in Costa Rica | Spanish and surfing lessons | Spanish and surfing lessons | Beach clean up and recycling | Beach hike to waterfall | Spanish and surfing lessons | Free time |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | |
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W e e k 2 |
Head to Cirenas Turtle Sanctuary | Turtle hatchery maintenance | Beach clean ups | Potential releasing of turtles (depends on season) | Beach clean up and recycling | Turtle night Patrols | Free time |
Test
Program Outcomes
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Resourcefullness
- Independence
- Fun
- Resilience
- Tolerance
- Confidence
- Responsibility
- Ability to cope with change
Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester
- Typical Program Cost: From $3000 for 4 weeks
- Program Financial Aid: Yes
Staff Training and Certification
Accredited with the UK Year Out Group and all our overseas leaders are first aid trained.