CIEE High School Summer Abroad: Climate Action Adventure
- Costa Rica
- Monteverde
- Denmark
- Copenhagen
About Program
From Costa Rica's rainforest to Denmark's iconic offshore wind farms, embark on a 6-week journey to learn about climate change, its impact, and how communities and policymakers organize to tackle it.
Start your adventure on CIEE's Costa Rican eco-campus for a 3-week Climate Change Mitigation program. Witness firsthand the impact of climate change on tropical ecosystems as you explore the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Eat typical Tico dishes, practice Spanish, milk cows, and learn folkloric dancing. Meet local teens, farmers, scientists, and activists.
Continue on a 3-week Taking Climate Action program in Denmark, where you'll learn about Copenhagen’s decarbonization initiatives and delve into strategies for influencing public opinion. Soak up daily life in Copenhagen, discover countless parks and canals, and get a taste of Danish beach life.
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Program Highlights
- Fly above the forest canopy on a zipline and see breathtaking views. You might catch a glimpse of sloths, howler monkeys, toucanets, and more!
- Trek through narrow paths and across suspension bridges to El Tigre waterfalls. Take a cold swim, if you dare, and ride home on horseback.
- Tube over rapids down a gushing river in the Poderosa Adventure Park. Exhilarating and 100% carefree!
- Swim at Amager Strandpark, Copenhagen’s largest beach, known for its sand-sational manmade lagoon, promenade, water sports, and swans.
- Tour the colorful landmarks of Copenhagen—tag along with a Danish language instructor to learn how to recognize street names and important words for finding your way in the city.
