SCHOOL DATES

Summer: May 29 - August 7, 2024

TUITION & EXPENSES

Tuition and Room & Board: $950 for the 10-week school. Tuition includes:

Books: approx. $45 additional

Transportation to and from the mission: approx $30 - 40
This depends on the number of persons arriving at time. By being in touch with us we can arrange someone to meet you at the airport.

Spending money for snacks and drinks: $15 - 30

Extra for souvenirs and/or possible tourism travel (personal choice): $50 - 75

Airport exit tax is $26.

ACCOMODATIONS

• Bunks (2-5 people per room)
• Shower and bathrooms; outhouse for daylight hours to conserve water
• Large open "porch" as the classroom, cafeteria, and living room
• Electricity available for lighting after dark if sufficient solar energy; candles frequently used.
• No electricity is available for personal appliances (e.g. hair dryers, radios, electric razors, etc.)

LAUNDRY: Each person is responsible for their own laundry supplies (detergent, etc.). Laundry is done by hand--bring scrub brush.

FOOD: Meals consist of local staples in keeping with the local culture--beans, rice, cheese, and bananas which is supplemented by a variety of local produce.

WEATHER: A very humid tropical rain forest. Temperature ranges from 70°s to 90°s. Frequent rain showers, often
with a cooling breeze

Typical

4:30 am
5:00 am

5 :30 am
6:00 am
7-11 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
1:30-2:30 pm
2:30-4:30 pm
6:00 pm
7-8:00 pm

9:00 pm

Schedule (varies)

Group Prayer
Exercise /
obstacle course
Breakfast
Chores
Class
Lunch
Personal prayer
Class
Farm Work
Dinner
Evening fellowship & devotions
Bed--lights and noise out! 

COMMUNICATION:

Emergency messages only. Occasional access to public telephone, which is expensive!

Telephone calls in or out are possible only in an emergency. Very short text messages can be received at the mission via pager at (506) 256-0102; code: Ana7. Other emergency messages may be sent to (506) 766-6171, (506) 766-7015, or (506) 390-6556. These communications must be made in Spanish. These contact numbers are for a friend in Puerto Viejo, who can relay messages  to the mission.