Teen Travel Academy:
Innovation, Impact & Adventure in Costa Rica
Location: Dominical, CR
Duration: 12 days, 11 nights
Two Sessions: June & July
Over the course of this teen travel program, students will solve real-world problems, building a tech or business-related capstone project among a group of new friends while taking time out for hikes, surfing, whitewater rafting, and other excursions, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Spaces are extremely limited with only 15 students per session, so we encourage you to apply today.
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With over 20 years of experience developing tech programs and curriculum for kids and teens, iD Tech’s Head of Education, Ricky Bennett, has curated this once-in-a-lifetime experience for your teen – from the lodging, learning venues, excursions, and more.
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Program Details
Session One: June 19-30
Session Two: July 10-21
Teens will fly into and out of San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO), and will spend the majority of the time in Dominical—a beach town located on the Pacific coast. As teens explore rainforests and tackle coding challenges, instructors will be there every step of the way, helping transform this 11-night, 12-day journey into memories and skills that last a lifetime.


Ages: 15-17
Location: Dominical, CR
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Price: Starting at $7,699 (airfare not included)
As part of our Academy NEXT program, teens on this Costa Rica travel experience will join an exclusive group of like-minded peers. Unique to the Costa Rica curriculum, student projects will be inspired by visits to local businesses and nonprofits that are shaping the future.
Activities are contingent on weather and other factors, and may include:
- Volunteer Day at Animal Sanctuary
- Volcano and waterfall hikes
- Zip-lining, surfing lessons, and whitewater rafting
- Beach days, BBQ, and bonfire
- Local entrepreneur guest speaker

Learn for Good
Teens will develop a sustainability-driven portfolio project inspired by local businesses and nonprofits that are shaping the future. They'll also take on real-world challenges and connect with others whose mission is to leave the world better than they found it.

Surf. Soar. Explore.
In addition to learning, teens will experience Costa Rica’s eco-paradise firsthand, catching waves on its pristine beaches to zip lining through protected rainforests. They'll explore volcanoes and waterfalls while seeing how Costa Rica harnesses natural energy sources like hydropower.

Connect with Purpose
Participants will collaborate with like-minded peers to brainstorm real-world solutions for a greener future. They'll embrace Costa Rica’s “Pura Vida” lifestyle, where sustainability is woven into daily life via coffee, chocolate, and tourism.

Curriculum
This program is part of our exclusive Academy Next lineup, offering an unparalleled opportunity for changemakers of tomorrow to learn about emerging technologies, such as AI, coding, and data science, and how they can be leveraged via entrepreneurship and real-world problem solving.
During this once-in-a-lifetime experience, teens will:
- Create a tech-driven sustainability project inspired by initiatives from Costa Rican businesses and nonprofits
- Team up with peers to tackle environmental challenges through hands-on collaboration and innovation
- Gain firsthand insight into sustainable living by exploring Costa Rica’s landscapes and learning how local communities harness natural energy sources
- Leave Academy NEXT with a new network of friends and mentors, resilience, sharpened critical-thinking, and an official iD Tech diploma that stands out to admissions officers


Elite staff and experienced instructors
They say the right guide can transform a journey, and in Costa Rica, teens will learn from exceptional staff who bring expertise and adventure spirit in equal measure. These mentors understand that the best learning happens when technology meets real-world inspiration—whether that's developing apps overlooking volcanic landscapes or creating digital art inspired by local wildlife.

Ashley A.
Camp Director
"Hi there! My name is Ashley and I am thrilled to be the Director for the Costa Rica Program. I look forward to fostering a fun, safe, and supportive environment for staff and students in sunny Costa Rica—see you there!”

Sam N.
Lead Instructor
“Hey everyone, my name is Sam! I am very excited to be involved in creating an amazingly fun and educational experience for all of the students joining the Summer ‘25 Costa Rica iD Tech trip this summer.”

Lauren C.
Instructor
“Hi everyone! I’m Lauren, and I am going to be an instructor in Costa Rica this summer. I graduated from Harvard with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Computer Science where I focused on AI for social impact in medicine and wildlife conservation.”
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