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-The Global Leadership Adventures HQ Team
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BLOG POST FOR JUNE 8
Greetings from Costa Rica!
Our Beachside Service Adventure is officially underway, and we’re off to a great start. By 5 p.m., we had welcomed all of our participants safely to our home for the next 10 days. It’s been a joy to see students from different parts of the world come together, full of curiosity and excitement for the journey ahead.
After settling in, we spent time playing name games and icebreakers to help everyone feel comfortable and start building connections. As the day wound down, we took a walk to the beach and watched a beautiful sunset together—an early highlight that gave us a chance to reflect on the importance of being present. We encouraged everyone to begin “disconnecting to reconnect”—putting phones aside so they can fully engage with the people and experiences around them.
While it was a long day of travel for many, the group is in great spirits and already showing a positive attitude, openness, and excitement for what’s to come. We’re confident this is going to be a meaningful and memorable experience for everyone.
Thank you for trusting us with your amazing young people—we’re so excited to spend the next 10 days learning, serving, and growing together.
With gratitude,
The Beachside Team
BLOG POST FOR JUNE 9
Pura Vida!
Hey blog! We’re back with the very first student led blog of the GLA Costa Rica trip! Today we did some orientational activities and a met our newest member, Isabella. We learned that she came from Colorado and she plays soccer. We also finished up our health checks and swim tests, which were surprisingly difficult. We created code of conduct skits, talked about their importance, and were put into mentor groups!
Then we went to the Playa Negra, which actually translates to black sand beach! We played volleyball, football and had fun with the waves. It was another great day for the members of the GLA Costa Rica Club! Tsssss! 🐍
By Stella M., Cameron H., Riley L., Eli E.
BLOG POST FOR JUNE 10
Hello blog! Today’s main activities were zip-lining and tubing adventure. We had an early morning, traveled far (2 hours.) We ziplined through the trees and a canyon with stunning mountain views, after that we cooled off tubing down a beautiful river, after the hour adventure we regrouped and ate at a delicious buffet where we all talked and bonded.
When we got back at homebase, it rained hard. We had a yummy dinner, and got separated into two tribes— Koyomo and Nimbu, with Nimbu winning the first challenge which was a team-poster decorating project. Today was a great way to kick off camp before service with exhilarating views and group bonding!
By Peyton, Seraphina, and Taymur
