• Safety?

  
  Our number one priority is to return you in better shape than we received you in. Our industry high camper to counselor ratio of four to one and three to one on all adventures, coupled with demanding leadership requirements ensure the highest quality of safety. These requirements include a B.A., fluency in Spanish, and overall strong physical condition. In addition, one of the following certifications is also required WEMT (Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician), EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), or WFR (Wilderness First Responder). Extensive first aid kits as well VHF radios and satellite phones are on hand at all times. Life jackets are used on all boating excursions and only the highest quality ropes and harnesses are used on all of our tree climbing and waterfall rappelling adventures. In the event of an emergency requiring medical attention that is beyond the scope of our group leaders, there are two hospitals within a twenty-mile radius to all of our adventures. Included in the tuition every camper receives travel medical insurance that will cover any medical expenses within Costa Rica as well as emergency evacuation to the U.S. if necessary. Group leaders consistently monitor proper nutrition, water intake, and application of sunscreen. Rest assured that every necessary step is taken to ensure your safety.
  

• What's Inculded?

  
  Camp Costa is an all-inclusive camp. All food, lodging and activities are included. Travel medical insurance is included in tuition as well. We also provide all of our campers with a Camp Costa beach towel, t-shirt, and DVD video highlighting some of their session's finer moments. It is recommended that each camper bring $100 - $200 dollars with them as there will be opportunities to purchase some of the beautiful arts and crafts of the areas local artist to bring home as gifts and souvenirs.
  

• Experience Necessary?

  
  Most of our campers have little or no experience with the types of adventures found on our itinerary and that's great! With the guidance and support of our leaders you will gain the confidence and security to participate in all of our wonderful adventures.
  

• Transportation?

  
  Most of our adventures take place within walking distance to camp; however anywhere from one to three sport utility vehicles (depending on enrollment) are on hand for transportation outside of the immediate area.
  

• Electronics?

  
  Because Camp Costa relies solely on solar-power, the only electronics that we recommend bringing are digital cameras. There are no outlets for plugging in video cameras, portable DVD players, laptops, bathroom appliances etc.
  

• Meals? Special Diets?

  
  Our highly experienced chef prepares tastier meals than you will find at any other camp in the world. For breakfast you will enjoy fresh fruits, a variety of egg dishes, plantains, traditional Costa Rican gallo pinto (you'll love it!) and fresh blended smoothies for added protein. Lunches are usually packed for the journey and consist of sandwiches, fruit, chips and a drink. Dinners are an all out feast with four course meals consisting of an assortment of veggies, salads, fresh fish caught daily (perhaps by you!), pastas and delicious desserts like our fresh pineapple upside down cake. All in all you will find our meals to be the perfect blend of great taste and healthy nutrition. We are able to work around most dietary limitations as long as we have ample notice to make the necessary preparations.
  

• Co-ed? Sleeping Arrangements?

  This is a co-ed camp with separate bathrooms and showers for boys and girls. The lodge is also segmented into four sleeping quarters with three campers and one counselor of the same gender in each section.

• Calling Home?

  We will have a cell phone on hand for you to phone home and vice-versa, however, only one call upon arrival and one call upon departure is encouraged.

• Flying?

  All of our clients that are under the age of 18 will be received by Camp Costa staff at the international airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. Our staff will proceed to make a call home as soon as your child has safely arrived and is in our presence. Clients over the age of 18 will be received at the domestic airport in Puerto Jimenez. All clients should contact Camp Costa prior to booking flights as we may be able to accommodate you further.

• Passport?

  You will need a valid passport in order to travel to Costa Rica. After we arrive all passports and other valuables may be locked away in our safe so that you don't lose them.

• Vaccinations? Inoculations?

  All of our water is fresh and purified so sickness is extremely rare, especially in the area of Matapalo. No vaccinations or inoculations are necessary.

• Is costa Rica Safe?

  Costa Rica is very safe. Crime is very low and is limited to petty theft. With a democratic government that is over a hundred years old and no standing army, and very close ties the United States, Costa Rica is politically stable and has no threat of guerilla warfare or terrorism of any sort.

• Spanish?

  It is not necessary to speak any Spanish at all.

• Family Reunions?

  We strongly encourage family members to meet you in Matapalo either during or after your session. We have a large selection of unique rental homes and lodges both on the beaches and in the jungles of matapalo for your family to choose from. These are available with a chef and housekeeper, an SUV, and an itinerary consisting of everything from massages, mud masks and yoga classes to any of the exciting adventures that are available through Camp Costa.