#GoodNewsTues - Program Updates Feb. 22
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#GoodNewsTues - Program Updates Feb. 22

A few more sessions have been added for programs that are running out of room for this coming summer. Here are the new dates:

Costa Rica

Turtle Conservation Project

We have added more session, which will be the last one we can add for the summer of 2022. The dates are:

July 12 – July 20

During this program students take part in saving threatened sea turtles on the beautiful Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica.

Your community service may include constructing and working in turtle hatcheries. Copyright: © 2015 Rustic Pathways

Surf and Service

Four sessions for this program are sold out. This will be one of the last sessions we can add. The dates are:

July 26 – August 3

This program includes surfing lessons for all ability levels, other adventure activities like whitewater rafting, and meaningful service projects.

Fiji

Intro to Community Service in Fiji

We’re also adding another session for this program that is popular with many first-time travelers. The new dates are:

June 21 – June 29

During this program, students work on service projects near a beautiful Eco-Lodge where the students stay. When not volunteering, the students have the option of adding on adventure activities, such as zip lining, sky diving and island hopping.

Participate in infrastructure projects designed to create lasting impact. Copyright: © 2014 Rustic Pathways

United States

Hawaii Service

A new session has also been added for this program in the beautiful Aloha state. The new session dates are:

July 23 –  August 5

During this program, students explore different terrain, including white and black beaches and the volcanic landscape at Volcanoes National Park.  They also zipline, surf, hike and learn about biodiversity during their service projects.

About the Author

Mary Rogelstad

Lead Editor

Mary is the Lead Editor at Rustic Pathways. She has been a writer and editor for nearly 20 years. Prior to covering student travel, Mary created content for the music education company J.W. Pepper & Son. She also was a writer and producer at CNN International and a communications director for a social service agency and a K-12 private school.