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Beyond Sports: Girls Leadership Academy for Service & Sport
Overview
A 10-day residential summer immersion program in Costa Rica for high school girls combining leadership development, sports-performance training, and service-learning. Participants engage in daily workouts, leadership workshops, cultural excursions, and environmental service projects while staying in quality accommodations.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 15123 days
Sessions
Jul2 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Multiple locations
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,495
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Invitation-only with option for non-nominated applicants to apply. Capacity of 32 students per session on first-come, first-served basis.
Application requirements
Gender
Female
Athletic Status
Must be school or club-affiliated student-athlete
Residency
United States or Canada resident
Valid Passport
Required for international travel
Personal Qualities
Invested in personal growth, invested in empowering peers, readiness to go beyond comfort zone, eagerness to learn, teamwork and sportsmanship
Cost & sessions
Program fee is $3,495 per person. Includes nine nights lodging, three meals daily, in-country transportation, leadership workshops, sports workouts, service-learning hours, excursions, GLASS t-shirt, journal, and international health insurance. Early bird discount of $100 if registered by March 15. Does not include round-trip airfare, personal expenses, passport fees, or optional trip cancellation insurance. Payment plan: $250 deposit at registration, 50% of remaining balance by March 15, final balance by May 15.
Financial aid
Scholarships and payment plans available upon request
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