Boys Leadership Summer Costa Rica

Habitat Jack
Costa Rica

Boys crave adventure, not comfort.

As safety, and comfort has overtaken our culture as an accepted tool for rewarding success and relieving distress; many young men no longer feel a sense of value at school or in careers. The fact that more young men are not participating or feeling disconnected - tells us something is missing? We offer the two essential staples young men yearn for: adventure and a sense of connection. Our platform of community conservation provides a challenging environment that anchors young men in real world issues. In the face of risk and hardship, young men thrive in a team culture that inspires action and innovation. Our philosophy of "shared resilience" is at the heart of cultivating self-worth and a sense of dignity.  

Program Length: Two week or Two months?
We recommend three week programs for youth organizations, longer trips for individuals or micro-schools.
Our work: Sustainable agriculture, biodiversity restoration projects, bird migratory research, creating wildlife corridors, emergency shelters, community development, peer youth exchange, horse and bike transport training. Field cooking.

We partner with Conservation programs led by both men and women. 
Present partners: Costa Rica Regenerativo, Monteverde Reserve, Santa Elena Reserve, Scouts Costa Rica,

Living conditions:
Tents, eco-shelters, host families. 
Need more info?

Sample - community partnerships. 

7 days community immersive.
10 days team-building shelters
7 days Volcano life-challenge
7 day project  - Disaster relief first response
7 day project  - Enviromental community service.
​5 days pack horse training.
3 days motorcycle/4x4 training, welding repair
3 days Jaguar conservation tracking
ng.
​
The  Challenge:
1. Adapt / Align
2. Risk and Pain
3. Team Leadership
4. Conflict Evolution
5. Self- accountable, team reliance.

Team Skills.
1. Adapt to local family, foods, customs.
2. Build shelters with rocks, wood, bamboo, tarps.
3. Dig, use a hammer, use a machete, weld
4. Horse care, horse packing.
5. Volcano 101 
6. Engage in community leadership.
8. Cook local foods. Roast coffee.
9. Troubleshoot a motorcycle/mountainbike.
1o. Carry water, move dirt. Wash clothes 
11. Environmental data collection.
12. Speak survival Spanish.
13. Plan Jungle night hikes.
14. Wind / Solar power projects.

15. First aid, earthquake first response.
Habitat Jack P.O. Box 4272 Chapel Hill NC 27515
  • Boys leadership - Costa Rica
  • Program details
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • Boys leadership - Costa Rica
  • Program details
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Blog