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Sustainable Tropics: Costa Rica Adams 12 Students and Families. Come Discover Classroom Earth!. Today’s Agenda Introductions Why Travel? Why Costa Rica? Why Global Explorers? Costa Rica details / itinerary Costs and Fundraising Questions and answers. Come Discover Classroom Earth!.
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Sustainable Tropics: Costa Rica Adams 12 Students and Families www.GlobalExplorers.org
Come Discover Classroom Earth! Today’s Agenda • Introductions • Why Travel? • Why Costa Rica? Why Global Explorers? • Costa Rica details / itinerary • Costs and Fundraising • Questions and answers www.GlobalExplorers.org
Come Discover Classroom Earth! Why Should I Travel? www.GlobalExplorers.org
Why International Travel? • Reflect – put things in perspective www.GlobalExplorers.org
Why International Travel? • Discover new cultures www.GlobalExplorers.org
Why International Travel? • Explore new ecosystems www.GlobalExplorers.org
Why International Travel? • Be inspired to make a difference www.GlobalExplorers.org
Why International Travel? • Conquer new challenges and overcome adversity www.GlobalExplorers.org
Why International Travel? • Make new friends www.GlobalExplorers.org
Why International Travel? • Learn a new language! www.GlobalExplorers.org
Why International Travel? • Have FUN!!! www.GlobalExplorers.org
“What gives me the most hope for tomorrow, is the youth of today. Young people are inspired to care about the world around them thanks to the work of organizations like Global Explorers” - Dr. Jane Goodall www.GlobalExplorers.org
“When I first heard about Global Explorers I wanted to get involved right away. Their values are my values. The student travel industry is more than just a field trip to the Statue Of Liberty. That's important, and has its place, but with our planet experiencing dangerous ecological, social, political and economic shape shifting, the future of our global community depends on the young people of the world…” www.GlobalExplorers.org
“…And if we expect them to rise to the occasion and lead us into the 21st Century then we better make sure they understand the world. And the only way to do that is to let them see it. Global Explorers connects young people with the 'real' world. Not the world of tourist attractions and museums. The world of people. And through service, provides them with perspective changing life altering mechanisms for understanding the importance of globalism.” - Andrew Zimmern www.GlobalExplorers.org
Why Costa Rica? • World Leader in Conservation & Sustainable Development • High Biodiversity: Species & Ecosystem • Safe & Well-Traveled • Science: coastal ecosystems, cloud forest ecology, conservation biology • Culture: visit local communities, interact with local people • Service: engage in service side-by-side with local community members • Leadership: take some time to reflect in this stunning place! www.GlobalExplorers.org
Why Costa Rica? Costa Rica Conservation • Home to more than 5% of total world species • 0.03% of planet’s surface: size of West Virginia • 23.4% of the country’s territory is protected • - 8.3% in Central America & Caribbean • - 15.8 % in U.S. www.GlobalExplorers.org
Global Explorers Programs www.GlobalExplorers.org
Preparatory Curriculum Global Explorers 3-Phase Program International Field Workshop Follow-Up Service www.GlobalExplorers.org
Before Travel: Preparation •Science • Culture •Service •Leadership www.GlobalExplorers.org
Leadership www.GlobalExplorers.org
Travel Prep Skills www.GlobalExplorers.org
Fun! www.GlobalExplorers.org
Purpose • Develop leadership skills • Help you think about travel in a different way • Equip you to think critically about your experience and see where travel can REALLY take you • Not just to Costa Rica, but in the bigger picture www.GlobalExplorers.org
International Field Workshop 10 days in Costa Rica!!! www.GlobalExplorers.org
San Jose: Capital City • 2. Tortuguero: Canals and Sea Turtles • 3. Sarapiqui: Tropical Lowlands Rainforest • 4. Monteverde: Cloud Forest • Costa Rica www.GlobalExplorers.org
Who Travels With You? • The amazing and talented Mr. Hickory! • Global Explorers Expedition Leader • At least one local guide – Jimmy! • Various other scientists, guides and educators will join us www.GlobalExplorers.org
A Typical Travel Day • 6:00 –7:30amSunrise forest hike • 7:30 – 9:00amBreakfast – fresh fruit and local fare! • 9:00 – 12:00pmMorning Workshop Session – local school visit • 12:00 – 1:00pmLunch – freshly caught fish, rice and plantains • 1:00 – 2:30pmJournaling, Reflection and Free Time • 2:30 – 5:30pmAfternoon Workshop Session – zip lines! • 5:30 – 6:30pmJournaling, Reflection and Roundtables • 6:30 – 7:30pmDinner – something local and delicious! • 7:30 – 9:30pmEvening Program – Cloud Forest night hike • 9:30 – 10:00pmWind down and free time • 10:00 – 6:00amSLEEP! www.GlobalExplorers.org
Costa Rica Itinerary: Day 1 • Travel to San Jose from Colorado • Visit InBioParque • Settle in to the Buena Vista hotel • Take in the stunning views, eat a delicious dinner • Overnight in Alajuela www.GlobalExplorers.org
Costa Rica Itinerary: Day 2 • Travel to Tortuguero • Tortuguero community visit and turtle museum • Settle into our beach-side lodge • Search for nesting sea turtles! • Overnight in Tortuguero www.GlobalExplorers.org
Costa Rica Itinerary: Day 3 • Early morning boat float • Service project in Tortuguero • Kayak the wild canals in search of wildlife • Search for sea turtles once again! • Overnight in Tortuguero www.GlobalExplorers.org
Costa Rica Itinerary: Day 4 • Travel to Sarapiqui • Visit a pineapple plantation – sample the freshest fruit on earth • River boat tour to search for howler monkeys! • Overnight in Tirimbina www.GlobalExplorers.org
Costa Rica Itinerary: Day 5 • Visit La Selva Biological Field Station • Explore the lowland and montane tropical rainforest of Sarapiqui • Understand connections between science, economics and culture • Explore the rainforest with a night hike www.GlobalExplorers.org
Costa Rica Itinerary: Day 6 • All day service project with the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center • Overnight in Tirimbina www.GlobalExplorers.org
Service and Leadership “My favorite part was the service project!” Sara – 15 yrs old www.GlobalExplorers.org
