9 Days | 8 Nights
Come join Apraxis in Costa Rica for a life changing journey of self-discovery!
If you’re a young adult (aged 18-27) looking to understand yourself more, expand your sense of community, get out of your comfort zone, and foster a greater connection to nature through immersive adventures - this is the excursion for you!
Costa Rica is the mecca of biodiversity and adventure activities. Costa Rica boasts a wide array of volcanoes, exotic animals, waterfalls, rainforests, and hot springs–making this area a wondrous gem to experience.
You can’t help but get lost in its beauty–sometimes it takes getting lost to be found.
Who is this trip for?
This trip is designed for young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 who feel a strong calling to learn more about themselves in a safe and supportive environment. This excursion is especially designed for those young adults who find themselves confronting the unique challenges and difficulties of this period of life. Some difficulties that are commonly found in the young adult life include:
A sense of confusion over direction of life
Indecision and uncertainty
Loneliness and isolation
Feeling overwhelmed and pressured to “figure things out”
Living with a lack of purpose and meaning
Insecurity, self-doubt, and self-criticism
Shame/Embarrassment
Our Costa Rican excursion will give you the space and opportunity to address these challenges and struggles and give you the chance to grow into your self and into your life with greater confidence and fulfillment.
How will it benefit you?
This excursion is an immersive experience that builds on the efficacy and research that the use of nature connectedness, adventure activities and cross-cultural experiences are the building blocks for personal growth.
At Apraxis, we know ADVENTURE.
We know that adventure is a powerful tool to help build greater self-awareness and confidence on how to navigate various transitions throughout life. Our therapeutic excursion is designed around this concept as well as the “Hero’s Journey”. The hero's journey is a story of self-realization, growth, and transformation. It symbolizes the activation of our internal hero, guiding us on a personal quest toward understanding and accepting ourselves. This journey empowers us to overcome challenges, confront inner conflicts, and emerge stronger. It's not just about individual growth; it inspires positive change in the broader world, reflecting the universal need for adventure to discover our inner strengths and realize true heroism. Our excursions are created to activate this hero within.
We intend to support you in stepping into the unknown through conquering your inner fears and step fully into yourself. We know Emerging Adults need more support and we’re here to provide it.
Below are some of the many benefits our participants experience:
Increased sense of creativity and inner harmony
Increased sense of community
Increase in interpersonal skills and personal development tools
Increased self-esteem and self-worth
Deeper sense of inner security and stability
Deeper alignment with one’s purpose
Stress and Wellness Management
Sense of interconnectedness with nature and community
What’s the itinerary?
Our excursion begins at the heart of the country - the capital of San Jose. From there, we will travel to the southwest region known as The Osa Peninsula. Upon arrival, we will start our trek on foot into the Corcovado National Park - a refuge known for containing one of the most impressive ecosystems in the world. It holds numerous beaches, waterfalls, and precious wildlife.
We will have the chance to spend a few days immersed in this ecosystem while staying at a ranger station. This will serve as our base as we do two individual day trips, each evening returning to the ranger station, with a local guide to learn about the biodiversity of the national park. Our education of the surrounding ecosystem will provide us with ample opportunities of self-exploration and deep reflection. As we learn about the ecosystem around us in Costa Rica, we will learn about how our own personal ecosystem back home is either helping or hurting our well-being and ability to flourish.
This will be followed by a short boat ride out of Corcovado National Park heading north to the coastal city of Jaco - known as a surfers’ paradise! We will spend the next few days connecting in the community, exploring the beach, and engaging in activities such as surfing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. The ocean will be both our teacher and our friend.
Throughout our immersive experiences, we will also be spending intentional time addressing the unique needs of each member of the group, both individually and collectively. Through group dynamics and thought provoking questions, we will engage one another on topics associated with the challenges young adults face in their life-transition. This includes the reflections of “what does it mean to live a good life” or a life that's meaningful and purposeful and other existential ponderings that young adults are confronted with.
We will also provide participants with self-regulating tools and mindfulness practices as they engage in adventure activities while they are out of their comfort zone. Our intention is for the participants to witness their fears and limiting thoughts and have an opportunity to conquer them in a safe and inclusive space.
Let us help you navigate your own path and assist you in the re-discovery of YOU!
For all inquiries, or to secure your spot on the trip, use the form below.