Angelo Regalbuto, Founder & Director

A deep love for nature, his knowledge of Costa Rica, and his passion for improving the lives of others
give Angelo the foundation necessary for successful camp leadership. He first visited Costa Rica at the
age of fourteen and was deeply moved by the warm-hearted people, the beauty of the land, and the exotic
wildlife. For eight years he has been working with individuals and groups in Malibu, CA and around the
world who are in the early stages of recovery from substance abuse. Learning to incorporate nature, sports,
meditation, and creativity into his coaching sessions has helped him to play a significant role in the lives of
those whom he has had the pleasure of working with. Angelo now lives in Matapalo, Costa Rica where he
leads stand-up paddle boarding tours. For camp counselors Angelo draws from a small pool of young men
and women who have made Matapalo their home. They have a unique understanding of the area and are
well versed in all of the activities that take place. They also speak Spanish fluently and have first aid and
CPR training.