Join us for a transformative week in Costa Rica - where personal growth meets global impact!
Spend eight days immersed in a community of like-minded girls your age, as you build leadership skills and make a real difference through community service and hands-on projects. You’ll get to give back to the local community, explore another culture, practice yoga, spend time in nature and at the beach and have FUN as we enjoy a full immersion of all Costa Rica has to offer!
Through yoga, mindfulness practices, and social-emotional learning activities, you’ll deepen your self-awareness, boost your confidence, and leave feeling empowered. With dedicated time for mentorship and self-discovery, you’ll strengthen not only your leadership abilities but also your resilience and sense of connection. This retreat is a perfect blend of growth, learning, impact and unforgettable memories.
The retreat will be led by New Heights Founder and Director Kaitlyn Burke and Jessica Burke, founder of Rize Girl. Together, we will lead a group of 20 young girls and women to Costa Rica to inspire change and positively impact our global community.
Trip Details & Community Impact
Elevate Her is an outreach & leadership retreat for young women in grades 7-12.
We are partnering with Glasswing International and their renowned Girls Club program in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Our work will involve empowering local girls through leadership and community-building activities. Together, we’ll paint classrooms, build gardens, supply new learning materials, and assist with renovations to create an improved learning environment. In addition to our service work, we’ll immerse ourselves in Costa Rican culture, forging lasting connections along the way.
After working with Glasswing International, the girls will explore the beauty and culture of Costa Rica by visiting a national park, taking a capoeira class, seeing the stunning Nauyaca Waterfalls, and visiting the vibrant town of Uvita, where the ocean meets the land.
Beyond outreach, Jessica & Kaitlyn, along with two other New Heights and Rize coaches will guide participants in building leadership skills they can use to navigate key transitions in their lives—whether it’s moving from elementary to high school or high school to university.
The trip will provide an amazing opportunity for mentorship and confidence-building. Daily activities will include thoughtfully designed workshops, yoga and meditation sessions, and plenty of pool time and physical activity to keep things fun and engaging.
RETREAT Dates
The retreat will take place from June 29 to July 6, 2025.
Leading up to the trip, participants will have opportunities to build skills through leadership workshops, fundraising efforts, Spanish language practice, and team-building activities, setting the foundation for a truly impactful experience.
Mark Your CalendarS
Registration Open: Oct 21, 2024
Final Registration & First Deposit Deadline: Nov 15, 2024
Second Deposit: Jan 15, 2025
Final Payment: March 1, 2025
June 29-July 6 – Alajuela, Costa Rica and Manual Antonio, Costa Rica
WANT MORE INFO?
Contact me for the full info package including daily itinerary and cost:
jessica@rizegirl.co