Volunteer & Adventure Camp
A summer camp like no other
Wild Sun Summer Camp is a fun-filled adventure for 15-17 year old teens, surrounded by and paying homage to some of the world’s most brilliant nature. Through activities and volunteering, our kids are dazzled by rainbows, waterfalls, endless beaches and the wildlife that scurries through campus on a daily basis. They feel a sense of responsibility and stewardship through giving back to our wildlife rescue center in the mornings, yet afternoons are left for adventure and sightseeing to experience the best of Costa Rica.
In addition to fulfilling community service hours (required for some to graduate high school and looked upon favorably by college admissions), we offer two optional academic and athletic tracks including “weird science” (a mix of wildlife biology and pre-veterinarian experience) and surfing, in which you can learn valuable skills and even discover new passions.
A Typical Day
6:30 am Rise and Shine + Cabin Clean Up
7:30 am Assembly
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am -12:00 pm Volunteer with Wildlife or Labs and Activities for Optional Tracks
12:30 pm Lunch
1:00-2:00 pm Rest Period
2:00-6:00 pm Afternoon Excursion (i.e. Montezuma Waterfall hike)
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Bonfire or Evening Activity
10:00 pm Lights Out
Morning Volunteering
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Animal diet preparation
Feeding pre-release animals
Enclosure cleaning, maintenance and building
Making enrichment for animals
Grounds maintenance and gardening
Sign painting
Photography and videography
Help with social media
Afternoon Fun
Every afternoon and weekend is dedicated to enjoying the natural wonders of Costa Rica! Be they waterfalls, ocean voyages or beautiful sunsets, adventure awaits. Campers will enjoy field trips such as the ASVO Turtle Sanctuary, Lolo’s Goat Farm, Wild Sun jungle release site, Montezuma Waterfalls, Isla Cabuya Cemetery Island, Butterfly Farm, AsoProLapa Scarlet Macaw breeding center and release site, a cliffside infinity pool with sunset view, Bioluminescence tour in Curú Park, and may go whale watching, horseback riding, zip lining, hiking Cabo Blanco- Costa Rica's first national park, and hit the beach, as well as other outings.
Please note: activities are a sample and not an itinerary. Schedules may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. But we’ll do most of the listed activities and they will be awesome!
Summer 2024
July 14 - August 10 (4 weeks)
Program fee: $7,925
*TO RESERVE: We require a $750 non-refundable reservation fee. 50% of the remaining balance is due by February 15th to hold your child’s space. All outstanding program fees are due on May 1st. Additionally we require you to purchase travel insurance including medical coverage, trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage.
**Early Bird Discount: Save 5% of the overall program fee by paying 50% of your balance by December 15th and the final amount by March 1st.
Includes:
Transportation from SJO airport to Wild Sun Campus (group shuttle leaving San Jose at 9am on July 14th)
Poolside Shared Deluxe Accommodations with A/C, private bath with hot water showers, ocean view, and patio with swing chairs. 5-7 campers and 1 counselor per room.
Professional Meal Plan including 3 meals a day, 7 days a week.
Excursions, outings and tours as mentioned above
Not included:
International Flights to and from Costa Rica (including optional chaperoned flight from MIA)
Domestic flight from Cobano to SJO on the Saturday camp ends
International Travel & Health Insurance (*required)
Spending money for field trips and souvenirs
For further information please contact our Head Counselor: jeremy@wildsunrescue.org
Wild Sun Summer Camp
