Program DetailsDates: May 11-19, 2020

Program DeadlineOctober 31, 2019

Students will take one of the three courses:EXS 494 (1 credit)PED 101 (2 credits)PEDL 101 (1 credit)

Learn more and apply at www.uncw.edu/abroad

Adventure Travel in Costa RicaSummer | Southern Pacific Region of Costa Rica

Program Overview

Academics

The study abroad experience will begin with a 3-day/2 night overnight trek in one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, where we will swim and do yoga. Next, we will visit Dominical beach for a day of surf lessons, followed by white water rafting along the Savegre River. Next we are off to Quepos to enjoy snorkeling off of a catamaran. The trip will provide an immersive experience in the Central American culture. You do not need to be fluent in Spanish for this course.

EXS 494: Developing and Implementing Exercise Prescriptions for Adventure TravelPED 101: Physical Activity Enhancement for Adventure Travel in Costa RicaPEDL 101: Physical Activity Enhancement for Adventure Travel in Costa Rica Lab

Students will be fairly immersed in the culture. The trip will take place in the South-ern Pacific region of Costa Rica including the Osa Peninsula. We will begin our trip with a guided 3-day/2 night overnight trek beginning in Los Patos which is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. The variety of locations will provide an immer-sive experience in the Central American culture.

Location

The days will be spent trekking through the jungle and exploring the coast. Nights will spent in bunks at the ranger station. We will then travel to La Leona Eco Lodge for swimming and yoga. Next, we transfer to the world-famous Domini-cal beach for a day of surf lessons.

Program Features

Program Fee: $2,645

• Health insurance• Lodging (2 students per room)• All program activities• Breakfast• Welcome and closing night

dinners• Roundtrip train fare from Lon-

don to Edinburgh

Includes:• Health insurance• Travel within Costa Rica (bus and

flight)• All meals except approximately 5

during the trip• All activities (hiking, rafting, surfing) • AccommodationsAdditional Costs:• Approximately 5 meals• Tips for guides • International Airfare• Passport, if needed

Program Leader: Laura Siljander (siljanderl@uncw.edu)Jessica Hartmann (hartmannj@uncw.edu)Lisa Sprod (sprodl@uncw.edu)

Eligibility Requirements• Degree-seeking student• Good judicial standing• 2.5+ GPA at time of application• Must be at least 18 years of age at

time of participation