The Leap Overseas ltd.

Profile last updated: May 15, 2025

Vitals

  • GYA Accredited Since: 2015
  • Enrolling: Yes
  • Mission Statement:

    The Leap | Brave Journeys. Lasting Impact.

    Overview:
    In a world of fast-paced tech and fleeting connections, The Leap offers a life-changing antidote: purpose-driven adventures that combine culture, contribution, and challenge. Our programs inspire personal growth, forge authentic connections, and create meaningful impact—for both volunteers and the communities we support.

    How It Works:
    Volunteers join a Leap team of like-minded adventurers from around the world, travelling together through carefully designed itineraries that avoid the tourist trail. Every journey includes a mix of community projects, environmental conservation, and physical adventure—designed to push comfort zones, broaden perspectives, and deliver real-world impact.

    What Makes Us Different:

    The Power of the Team: Shared experiences create stronger impact and unforgettable memories.

    Local-Led Adventures: Our trusted in-country partners lead the way, providing authentic, off-the-beaten-track experiences.

    Culture | Contribution | Challenge: These are the three pillars of every Leap program, ensuring depth, purpose, and personal growth.

    Support & Safety:
    Each volunteer (and their family) is supported by a dedicated Leap advisor from sign-up to safe return home. Pre-departure briefings, ongoing updates, and robust risk management provide peace of mind every step of the way.

    Destinations:
    Africa, Asia, and South America.

  • Level of Independence/Supervision (mouse-over for definition):
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Program Locations


Typical Itinerary

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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
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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

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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: No

Staff Training and Certification

Accredited with the UK Year Out Group.


Peer Reviews



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