Pura Vida Adventure Challenge: Costa Rica: January 15-19, 2027

Push your limits in Costa Rica with thrilling ziplining, exciting water adventures, and unforgettable rainforest experiences. Dive into the world of eco-adventure as you connect with local communities, discover sustainable living, and take on every challenge with confidence and curiosity.

About the Trip

Through this USAGSO Adventure Challenge, 20 Girl Scouts will experience the adventure of a lifetime in Costa Rica! Campers will immerse themselves in the beauty of the rainforest as they zip through the treetops, conquer exciting whitewater rapids, and discover how chocolate is made from bean to bar.

Along the way, they'll connect with nature, build confidence, make lifelong friendships, and embrace the traditions that make Girl Scouting so special. Taking place in the Costa Rican summer season, this program combines high Adventure activities with cultural enrichment to create the perfect blend of excitement and exploration - all with a little Pura Vida spirit!

Girl Scouts with an interest in the environment and eco-science may take a special interest in this program as we will engage with the natural environment through a bat ecology program, as well as work directly with locals to learn how they bring eco-conscious practices into their daily lives.

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts in grade 7 at the time of the trip.

• Interests: Adventure sports and global education.

• Requirements: comfortable in and around water and boats; swimming proficiency is required. As campers will zip line through the rainforest, a desire to soar to great heights is required!

• Equipment: Participants must have a valid passport and be able to travel internationally. 

• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who are excited to be open-minded adventure seekers.

The Cost

Total value of the experience: $2,000

Thanks to generous Girl Scout donors, we are excited to share that each participant accepted to this trip will receive a 10% discount, reducing the cost by $200. No extra steps needed — the grant is automatically applied once you're accepted!

You pay: $1,800

The Destination fee does not include airfare. Participants are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own transportation to and from Costa Rica. Accepted participants will receive specific arrival and departure windows before booking flights to ensure they arrive in time to meet the group and depart after the program concludes.

Deposit will be due upon acceptance.

The trip application includes an opportunity to apply for additional financial aid. If you are accepted to the trip, you will be informed of any financial aid awarded at the same time.

Host and Contact Info

USA Girl Scouts Overseas | www.usagso.org

Heather Henry, hhenry@girlscouts.org