Costa Rica 2022 Feb 17-26 Housing Construction and Landscaping
Las Juntas, Costa Rica
Location: Las Juntas, Costa Rica
Opportunity Type: Work Trip Adventures
Dates: February 17 - 26, 2022
WOL Costa Rica will once again host a 10 work trip event. These trips have been going every year since 1999 and have challenged the hearts of many. Much of the camp construction has been done by these volunteer groups. Buildings, sidewalk, dorms, stone walls, metal construction, concrete block, even the main camp road which took over 200,000 concrete pavers. All these "material things" have been used to reach thousands of youth with the gospel of Christ. There are several other work teams needed during the year so please contact Ron Morton for more info. RonMorton@wol.org or 419-569-1226
Two projects for the Feb/Mar work trip are targeted: 1: Relocate the dish pit area in the kitchen 2: New staff housing is need for new missionaries. 3: Landscaping on the entrance end of the dining hall. This involves block work, sidewalks, stone wall, lawn work, irrigation lines, soil prep for plants, painting. The end of the dining hall has a large patio area with a conference room for 60 people. The snack shack is also in this area.
Details
Travel
2021 work trip: Your flights will arrive into San Jose Friday Feb 26 It's important that the whole team flies into the airport around the same time so wait to purchase your airline tickets until advised.
Visa
There is no entrance visa but there is an airport exit tax of about $30. Sometimes this is included in your airline ticket fare. This charge is not figured into your trip cost.
Food
The food always receives very high remarks on this trip. The gals from our work team may serve along side the Costa Rican staff to prepare USA and national dishes. Work team members return over and over again to serve with Fanny and the CR staff in the kitchen. Or could it be they come back for the leisure afternoon trips to the pool every day? Regardless of the reason, you'll eat well on this trip!!!!
Housing
There are 2 main dorm areas at the camp. The nights cool down for a good night's sleep. The camp also has 3 small guest apartments for married couples.
Transportation
Depending on the size of the group people are picked up in a bus and taken to the camp property about 2.5 hours away. Roads are nice and the vegetation along the highway is so different from the Northern USA. The volcanic mountains are covered with palm and flowering trees which add to beauty.
What To Bring
Single bed sheets, towels, personal items, a light blanket and maybe an air mattress if you like. They do have good mattresses. There are many tools at the camp and a list of other needs will be sent when you sign up to go along. You WILL NEED a large brimmed hat for sun protection and sunblock.
What To Wear
It's hot, 75 to 95 every day, and most work is done in shorts and T-shirts. The gals may feel cooler in a light dress. Sunday church is casual dress but nice.
Qualifications
Persons with an interest to serve the Lord with the talents that Lord has given them. There is something for everybody to do so come along. This trip is perfect for the entire family!
Other
Sightseeing is an adventure for those that attend for the first time. You'll thrill to the excitement of travel up the mountain towards Monteverde just 22 miles from the property. Zip lines, coffee farms, banana groves and lush green are everywhere. You'll LOVE this ADVENTURE! Cost is around $75 for the day. There is so much that can be done at the camp and all skills and talents are needed. This is a safe area and there is room for the entire family to go along. Work trips are great opportunities for grandparents to introduce their grand children to missions.
Finances
Cost
$684.21
About the Finances
Trip cost covers meals, lodging, in-country transportation, travel insurance, background checks, $125 work funds, $80 host cost and $50 transportation per trip when traveling with the group Deposit of $200 due January 1, 2022 and balance due February 1, 2022