Co-create your gap program with us!

• Join us in Costa Rica for 3-4 weeks minimum up to a year maximum - you choose!
• Live with a homestay family to learn Spanish and immerse in the culture
• Create a balanced weekly schedule with your advisor
• Sign up for optional recreational trips to have fun exploring Costa Rica
• Check in with our staff & peer support group twice a week to reflect & process your experiences​
• Sign up for your own "local mentor" to show you around town
• Sound intriguing? Learn more below...  

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Who?

• Ages 18+
• English- &/or Spanish-speakers​
• People looking to spend their gap time doing something productive, fun, and helpful for their future.

When? 

• Anytime! 1 month up to a year - you choose!​

Where? 

About 25 minutes from SJO airport (Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica), you will find beautiful Atenas, Costa Rica - a safe, mountain town full of Costa Rican culture and opportunity! About 1 hour from the beach and 1 hour from the city, it is nestled in the perfect location to immerse in traditional culture while exploring the country. 
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What can I do there? Co-Create your gap experience... 

• 30 hours a week of constructive engagement - choose from: 
  • ​Spanish language instruction & immersion
  • Community service projects
  • Internships (in English, Spanish or Spanglish)
  • College classes (in English or Spanish)
• Schedule fitness and wellness activities such as: yoga, personal training/gym, soccer, biking, jogging, basketball, surf lessons, etc.

• Sign up for recreational activities and trips (half-day trips, full-day trips, long weekends, or week-long excursions) to explore Costa Rica. 
• Meet with our Si!GAP coaches and peer support group twice a week to process your experience with staff and peers who walk alongside you through your journey.
• Engage with a personal local mentor who can show you around town and introduce you to people your age. 
• Homestay family: Opportunity to live with a local family for a true Costa Rican experience and bonds that will last a lifetime.
• Opportunity to sign up for optional one on one coaching to help meet your individual goals to prepare you for college or the work world!

How much does it cost? 

$4000/month which includes: 

• 3-day in-home orientation with Cultural Coordinator’s family to orient to town, language, culture, and individualized program schedule
• Scheduling coaching once / week
• 2 check-in meetings / meals per week with coaches & peers
• 6 hours / week of formal Spanish classes + cultural workshops (cooking, dance, customs, etc.)
• Recreational travel budget of $400/month to explore Costa Rica
• Local young adult mentor
• Homestay Family lodging + 3 meals / day

• Community service projects
• Local internships for vocational exploration

 Optional Add-On Experiences & Costs such as: 

• Specialized Internships outside of our local community
• College classes at 1 of 3 bilingual universities
• Extra hours of formal Spanish classes (individual lessons / tutoring)
• Recreational half-day trips, full-day trips & weekend trips beyond your $400/month budget
• Certification Courses
• Adventure Travel = week-long trips 
• Extra coaching sessions (to manage scheduling and organization)

See our PRICE LIST for more details and options.