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Board approves recurring Costa Rica student trip with $4,229 listed program cost
Summary
Trustees approved a recurring 10‑day Costa Rica trip after a presentation on itinerary, safety measures and costs; the program lists $4,229 as the current total cost with a $500 early-enrollment discount and fundraising/scholarship options.
The Cedar Springs board voted to approve a recurring Costa Rica student trip after a detailed presentation by the trip organizer, who outlined itinerary, costs and safety supports provided by the travel partner EF.
The organizer said the program’s total cost “currently is $4,229,” noting that figure includes a $500 early-enrollment discount available to families who sign up by Oct. 9 and a $95 enrollment fee. The trip typically runs 10 days in mid-June (a flexible window such as June 14–23), the organizer said, and includes transportation, lodging, meals and activity fees handled through EF’s portal.
A student who traveled last year described the experience as transformative; the organizer noted that fundraising tools and a global travel protection plan are part of EF’s offering and that scholarships are sometimes available — Taylor Vanderhoek received a $1,000 global citizen scholarship last year, the organizer said.
The board moved and approved the trip as presented. Trustees who voted on the motion recorded affirmative votes; no dissent was recorded. The board’s approval allows staff to proceed with enrollment outreach and parent informational sessions ahead of the October early-enrollment deadline.
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