Costa de Pajaros is a small community on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, with about 6,000 residents, 43% of whom are under the age of 20. There is an elementary school that has been around since 1961 and a high school that was founded in 2004. As a community that requested a Peace Corps volunteer, it has numerous social problems such as alcoholism, drug addiction, domestic violence, school drop-out and unemployment. Also, the community has no form of recreation for the youth, which is what causes them to turn to drugs and alcohol. Last year there was a community survey where the question was posed “What is the most important area to develop in the community? The overwhelming response (50%) said recreation for the young people. The most important leaders of the community all support the creation of sports recreation for the youth, but due to the economic situation in the community, it is unrealistic for the project to come solely from within the community.

Trip dates- June 6th-13th

Trip cost- $1350 (Includes airfare, food, lodging, all transportation and travel insurance.
Does not include- passport, immunizations, spending money for things like souvenirs, calling cards)

Would you consider going with us to help the Costa Rica community in this project? We need to form a group of at least 12 to go with us. We also need to raise funds for this trip. If you are interested, please make a check out to Courts for Kids and mail to Tawanna at the address below. You donation is tax-deductible and 100% of what you give will go directly to this trip.

Click here for the Information Packet ~ Courts for Kids~ Costa Rica

Please let us know if you are interested or have any questions. Email Tawanna here.

Mailing Address:

Courts for Kids
%Tawanna Botter
2211 Porter Rd
Katy, Tx. 77493