Lodging, Meals & Transportion
Inspirational Speakers & Dynamic Worship leader
Professional Staff & Translators
Fun Activities
VBS Curriculum & Orientation Packet
Devotional Journal & T-Shirt
Trip Cost
Our pricing below applies to groups of 15 people or more
(Smaller group pricing may vary)
Basic Trip
$495/5 Days (6 nights)
Missions + Side Trip
$725 */7 Days
Lodging, Meals & Transportion
Inspirational Speakers & Dynamic Worship leader
Professional Staff & Translators
Fun Activities
VBS Curriculum, Orientation, Journal & T-shirt
Side Trip: Volcano or Beach ( * Some side trip options may add additional cost)
FAQs
Who Can Register?
Churches, Schools, groups register by group with a contact person identified (usually the youth leader, pastor or staff person).
If you are bringing a youth mission team the requirement is that each student needs to have completed the eighth grade.
Please arrange for at least one adult participant (age 21 or older) for every 7 students. If you register both male and female students, please include at least 1 male and 1 female adult participant.
If you are bringing a youth mission team the requirement is that each student needs to have completed the eighth grade.
Please arrange for at least one adult participant (age 21 or older) for every 7 students. If you register both male and female students, please include at least 1 male and 1 female adult participant.
Deposits & Refunds
A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required with your completed registration (see registration below) form for each participant. Deposits are not refundable at any time, so only register the number of spaces you intend to fill.
Availability
All groups are registered on a first-come, first-served basis with spots reserved the day registrations and deposit monies are received.
» Placement on a waiting list for your first date choice.
» Placement in your second or third trip date choice.
» Placement on a waiting list for your first date choice.
» Placement in your second or third trip date choice.
Cancellations
Deposits are non-refundable. Deposit cannot be applied to your remaining trip balance; however, the deposit can be applied to a new participant.
Balance Due Dates
Please mail your check/money order to meet registration fee deadlines, based on the dates below (late payments will result in forfeiting your reserved spaces): Initial deposit ($50 per person) is due upon registration.No space will be held without the initial registration deposit. Once trip deposits are made, the full amount is due 60-days prior to trip arrival date.
Spring Trips:
» December 1: 50% of total trip cost & Final Count is due (You are responsible to pay full registration fee for each person registered after this date).
» Final Balance is due 2 month prior to your trip date.
Summer Trips:
» February 1: 50% of total trip cost & Final Count is due (You are responsible to pay full registration fee for each person registered after this date).
» Final Balance is due 2 months prior to your trip date.
Construction Option
If your group wishes to do construction there is an additional cost for materials, etc. (Please contact us for a list of prices)
We have several trip options available, explore the options below
VBS
Campamento de Ninos is the Pura Vida Missions' version of vacation Bible school. It's our vision to teach the children of Costa Rica to be disciples of Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus honored children and calls us to care for the least, the last and the lost. Our curriculum is designed to help you assist us in discipling children. You can help us do this by doing Campamento de Ninos in a fun and exciting way with puppets, games, Bible lessons, testimonies, music, crafts and more.
Surf & Serve
Costa Rica is known for it's surfing. If you have a team of 20 or less that is interested in surfing and also serving God then let us know. We believe that God created us so that we can combine our passions with our ministry to the world. At Pura Vida Missions, we love to surf and even more importantly we love to serve God by serving people. If you are interested in combining construction or VBS with surfing give us a call. We can make it happen.
Construction
During our 2007 ministry we installed over 45 new floors, replacing the dirt floors these families were living on. We are currently helping a local Pastor (Pastor Carlos), who are staff have been investing in by training leaders, build a church in a very poor area call Linda Vista. We also build bunk beds for families and home repairs. If your group has a construction team then we can put you to work.
Teen Ministry
Many teens in Costa Rica have to drop out of school to work and help provide money for their families or they simply can't afford to continue their education. There is a high teenage pregnancy rate in Costa Rica and drug use is on the rise. Participate in ministry with teenagers through sports and evangelism. Often times, just taking the time to participate in activities with the youth in Costa Rica opens the doors for you to share the good news of Jesus Christ.
Typical Day
Schedule
- 6:15am Wake Up
- 7:30am Breakfast
- 8:15am TAG
- 8:45am Pack Up
- 9:00am Leave for Site
- 12:00pm Lunch at the Mission
- 1:30pm Leave for Site
- 4:30pm Return to Mission
- 6:30pm Dinner
- 7:15 Worship
- 10:30pm Lights Out
Missionaries (that’s you) start the day with an early breakfast. You can expect to eat around 7:30 a.m. At 8:15 a.m. we will stop for our morning TAG (“Time alone with God”). You will have about 30 minutes to reflect, read God’s word and journal (provided by us). Around 8:45 a.m. we will gather together our VBS materials or construction tools and break into our teams for last minute instructions and preparations. We will leave the Mission around 9:00 a.m. for our Campamento de Ninos (VBS) or construction sites. We break for lunch around 12:00 p.m. We typically eat lunch at the Mission. Around 1:30pm we return to our Campamento de Ninos or construction sites for the afternoon session. The workday ends around 4:30 p.m. We clean up the site and head back to the Mission. You will arrive back around 4:45 p.m. You will have time for cleaning up, showers, etc. Evening meal will be around 6:00 p.m. The evening program differs daily but always includes worship at 7:15pm. Evening activities may include: soccer, a trip into town, to a local waterfall, butterfly garden or farm. Lights out will be at 10:30 p.m.
Side Trip Options
Option 1: Manuel Antonio Beach
Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Costa Rica. Among the main attractions are the beaches surrounded by rain forest and of course the park itself were you my even spot a sloth. This side trip option is great for team who want to relax on the beach or test out their surfing skills.
Things To Do
- Hang at the Beach
- National Park
- Surf
- Souvenir Shopping
What's Included
- 2 Nights Hotel Stay
- All Transportation
- All Breakfasts
- 1 Dinner
Option 2: Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna is a beautiful place to unwind after a your trip in Hot springs naturally heated by the Volcano. Spend a day Zooming over the jungle canopy on a zipline tour or paddle the rapids on a rafting adventure. This side trip option provides more structured activities for your group.
Things To Do
- Zipline
- Rafting
- Hot Springs
- Souvenir Shopping
What's Included
- 2 Nights Hotel Stay
- 1 Tour: Zipline, Rafting or Horseback Riding
- All Transportation
- Hot Springs & Dinner
- All Breakfasts
