This spring break, students will travel to Central America to experience the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica. Through scientific observation, outdoor adventure, and immersion in place, students will spend time near the ocean, mountains, volcanos and national parks of Costa Rica to deepen their understanding of flora and fauna of this region and how it relates to human and global wellbeing.
Beginning in the capital city of San José, students will build a contextual understanding of how culture and biodiversity intersect in the country with visits to local farms, markets, and gardens. They will then travel to the coast with a stop at Poas volcano, before traveling down the coast, visiting a number of national parks to hike, observe tidal pools, snorkel, swim, and practice beach yoga. Their journey will culminate in an experience at Campanario Research Station where they will be introduced to a number of science research projects designed to explore and catalog the biodiversity of the fauna of the Osa region. Throughout the trip, students will capture their observations and impressions with a field journal, and return to Deerfield having grappled with the meaning and value of biodiversity, conservation, and the role students can and should play as travelers, students, and global citizens.
March 4 – March 12, 2023
This trip is open to all students, with preference given to students who have a demonstrated interest in scientific inquiry and are excited for outdoor adventure, including hiking, swimming, snorkeling, and staying in rustic accommodations. All interested students are encouraged to apply by November 6. Financial aid is available to all qualifying students.
Heidi Valk; Liz Washburn
Deerfield Academy’s Center for Service and Global Citizenship strives to make all of our travel programs affordable and accessible for all students while ensuring a high quality global education experience. While the costs of travel around the world have been rising steadily over the past several years, all of our trips are subsidized, and thanks to the generosity of many we are able to provide robust financial aid for qualifying students.
* Itinerary subject to change
March 4: Travel to Costa Rica
March 5: Ciudad Colon
March 6: Poas and Quepos
March 7: Manuel Antonio and Campanario
March 8 – 10: Stay at Campanario Biological Station
March 11: Travel to San Jose with stops at the following:
March 12 : Travel back to NY based airport**
**Families are responsible for transportation from U.S.-based airport to the student’s destination for the remainder of March break.
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