Our Mission
Our community service component offers teens a summer of self-discovery through volunteering, cultural immersion and interaction with populations in need.

Our mission is to facilitate teens as they evolve through this experiential learning process and provide them with an environment that is conducive to growth, understanding and development.

At 360° Student Travel we know that each individual has something special to offer and wants to give of themselves. We provide the tools, the exposure to people and projects and allow for our tour members to take the reins and show us just how much they can accomplish.

Leaders Worth Following
360° Leaders are the backbone of our dynamic programs. They share an enthusiastic commitment to our mission as well as to safety. Our Leaders are skilled in providing a balance between a structured environment and a warm, inviting atmosphere conducive to self-expression and growth.

360° Leaders are patient mentors who are gifted in communicating with teens and facilitating their immersion into new places and experiences. A sense of humor and big smile are also important characteristics shared by all of us at 360°. All Leaders are certified in First Aid and CPR and there is a certified Lifeguard on each program. We have a true appreciation for the teen frame of mind and understand that laughter is a daily ingredient of our successful formula.

Please speak with our alumni to hear first hand about the quality and dedication of our staff. Read more about our leaders…click here.

Our Service Partners
We have partnered with established organizations that have a long history of achieving their missions and integrating teen volunteers into their efforts.

We are proud to be working in conjunction with these worthy organizations:

Neighborhood Beautification Project - Flamingo
You will help beautify a low income suburb surrounding Flamingo Beach on the pacific coast.

Costa Rica Humanitarian Foundation
The Costa Rica Humanitarian Foundation (CRHF) focuses on community development through education and preventative healthcare.
You will run day camp activities, reading programs for children and partake in construction/repair projects.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve features one of the world’s most acclaimed refuges.
You will plant trees as a way to preserve this delicate environment.

Are You Ready to Become a Volunteer?
Participants should be prepared for our program. Once you are part of a team, you are committing yourself not only to hard work on service days (from 3-6 hours) but also to your fellow volunteers and those we will be assisting. In sharing this rewarding experience, you are guaranteed to form lasting friendships and will no doubt take away much more than you give. You will receive a certificate of completion recognizing 10-25 hours (depending on the number of weeks you choose) of service and listing projects accomplished.

Group Dynamics and Dynamic Groups
We’ve been providing healthy, positive group dynamics for teens for 25 years. We use this experience to make sure that every day is socially comfortable from your first day to your final dinner. We take great care in assembling groups to look out for your social experience. It begins with the type of kids who join us and it helps that many of our travelers come as individuals and that we have genuinely, geographically diverse enrollment – result happy teens. Our leaders then recognize and use natural stage in group development to build and promote strong leaders and effective relationships. When it comes down to it, how much you enjoy your trip depends on how quickly your group becomes a family. Nobody understands this better than we do.

Today’s Student Travelers, Tomorrow’s Leaders
As you travel to new places and different cultures, the new experience may challenge your ideas and preconceived notions about how the world works. We recognize this so, we develop a supportive environment to explore, question and learn. This is nurtured by our leaders’ open and non-judgmental guidance. When the group learns to trust, respect and support each other, the opportunity for growth is amazing! We become more aware of how we judge people and discuss the way we think about them.