From Surfers to Stewards: How Discover Term Students Help Restore Costa Rica’s Coastline
When Discover Term students arrive in Nosara for Surf Term and Surf & Service, they don’t just learn to surf, they learn what it means
When Discover Term students arrive in Nosara for Surf Term and Surf & Service, they don’t just learn to surf, they learn what it means
After each Discover Term program, there’s a moment parents don’t expect. Sometimes it happens at the airport. In the car ride home. Over dinner
For many families, their first Discover Term experience is transformative—filled with growth, independence, and unforgettable memories. But what’s often even more powerful is what happens
On the first morning of any Discover Term program, it’s quiet. A group of teenagers stand at the edge of something unfamiliar: bare feet in
As a parent, it can be hard to tell what’s really going on beneath the surface. Your teen seems disengaged. Maybe they’re spending more
When was the last time your child did something that genuinely scared them a little, but changed them a lot? Not the fear of a
As a guide at Discover Term, I get a front row seat to the transformation of young people during their time at a term. A
It’s 6:00 AM. A group of teenagers stands barefoot in the sand, boards tucked under their arms. Some are nervous. Some are buzzing with excitement.
Social media. College applications. School. Work. Sports. Friends. As a teenager today, life can feel like a neverending firehose of expectations—things to do, achieve, and
Summit & Service isn’t a camp. It isn’t a vacation. And it definitely isn’t a typical summer program. It’s two weeks where phones disappear, comfort