15-Day Surf Intensive (Costa Rica)
| Length of Course: |
15 days (30-Day) |
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| Core Activities: |
• Surfing
• Camping |
| Age Range: |
14+ |
| Course Dates: |
June 15 - June 29, 2010 (Central Pacific Coast)
June 30 - July 14, 2010 (Northern Pacific Coast)
July 17 - July 31, 2010 (Central Pacific Coast)
Aug. 1 - Aug. 15, 2010 (Northern Pacific Coast) |
| Tuition: |
$2,499 |
*Take this course back-to-back with 15-Day Surf or Volcano Exploration/Panamanian Adventure for $4,099!*
Course Description
Surf Intensive itineraries may change with weather and water conditions, but here are the basics:
Surfing: Explore some of the best warm-water breaks along the Pacific coast while while learning or improving upon your surf skills. Our surf intensive courses take place in one of two distinct regions, the Central or Northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
- Central Coast (June 15-29, July 17-31): Possible surf sites include Manuel Antonio, Playa Hermosa, Jacó (site of the 2009 World Surf ISA Championship), and Boca Damas. While camping at Playa Tulín, you will have the opportunity to assist volunteers at a Sea Turtle Refuge with activities such as night turtle patrols and releasing newly hatched turtles into the ocean (dependent on nesting season).
- Northern Coast (June 30-July 14, Aug. 1-15): After hiking into the Santa Rosa National Park, you will be rewarded by Witch’s Rock, the remote, now-famous surf spot closely held secret by Costa Rican locals until it was “discovered” in the surf movie Endless Summer 2. The second main setting will be Playa Avellanas, on the Nicoya Peninsula, with day trips to nearby beaches such as Playa Negra, Playa Grande, and Tamarindo. There is also the possibility of a Sea Turtle Conservation project on this course.
While not surfing, learn about lunar phases, wave formations and coastal ecology.
Whitewater Rafting: Surf intensive students may have the opportunity to spend a day rafting on the Sarapiqui, Pacuare or the General river.
Service Project: CRROBS integrates a service element into every course. Surf intensive courses generally include Sea Turtle Conservation projects.
Arrival Information:After arriving at San Jose International Airport you will be met by Outward Bound staff and transferred to our base, located in the rainforest 15 miles east of the Costa Rican capital, San Jose. On base, you will meet your instructors and be outfitted with a backpack and gear to get ready for your adventure. You will eat and sleep on base before departing to begin your course.
To inquire about or to enroll in this course, click the appropriate link below. You can reach the Student Enrollment Coordinator at 1-800-676-2018.
