Hannah’s amazing school expedition to Costa Rica

Hi, my name is Hannah and I am a student at Ansford Academy in Castle Cary.  I have the incredible opportunity to participate in an exciting expedition to Costa Rica in the placement of Summer 2026. 

This will be a 4 week expedition and will include community development work, environmental projects and wildlife conservation. It will also include an adventure element, which is scuba diving. This is where I will be able to complete my PADI Open Water Dive Qualification which will allow me to explore fascinating, extraordinary marine life in Costa Rica’s astonishing waters. 

The objectives of this expedition are to undertake projects like raising the educational and living standards within a rural district of Costa Rica, assist with ongoing wildlife conservation programs to protect vulnerable habitats and preserve biodiversity. Specifically, I will be supporting conservation efforts such as reforestation, supporting community development such as constructing a special needs centre and a community playground, contributing to projects to encourage eco - tourism in the area and support local NGO on projects including building bird boxes, monitoring biodiversity, and supporting primate conservation. 

This expedition is extremely important to me because I feel that I will acquire and develop many important life skills such as pushing myself out of my comfort zone, broadening my perspective on the world, reaching and exceeding my academic and personal potential, developing valuable life skills and gain extra - curricular experience which is highly regarded by universities and employers.

However, as you can imagine, a trip like this has a variety of considerable costs so to be able to go on this once in a lifetime experience, I have to raise as much of £5,260.00 by May 2026. If you wish to support me, in any way possible, I would be extremely grateful for any and all contributions made, and if you can’t support financially, sharing my story would be hugely appreciated too. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. 

Here is a link to the Camp Internationals website where you will be able to find more information:

https://www.campsinternational.com/