Tag Archives: Costa Rica

KP Students Reflect on Spring Break Adventures

Posted on May 24, 2012 by James Palmieri

Costa Rica “Before I went on the Global Service Learning Initiative trip with Kent Place School, I associated Costa Rica with the rainforest, poison dart frogs, and zip-lining.  I had never travelled to Central America or even been out of … Continue reading →

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Global Service Learners Return Safely!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by James Palmieri

35 Upper School Students and 8 KPS Chaperones returned home safely this weekend following adventorous service trips to Costa Rica, Guatemala and New Orleans, Louisiana.  All three groups completed admirable work building (or-rebuilding) homes and a community center… all while … Continue reading →

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Back to Costa Rica!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by James Palmieri

In 2011, the KPS World Language Department partnered with World Leadership School (http://www.worldleadershipschool.com/) of Denver, CO, to organize an exciting Spanish-language and cultural immersion experience in Chilamate, Costa Rica, while incorporating elements of service learning, leadership development, and of course, adventure.  The … Continue reading →

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