Mill Valley, CA (PRWEB) March 24, 2010

Want to get your teen unplugged and really connected this summer? And not with Facebook or texting? Enter to win a free trip to Costa Rica! Adventures Cross-Country, a leading teen travel company, just announced their Summer of a Lifetime Sweepstakes has begun. The prize? They will be giving away one of their most exciting trips: a three-week Costa Rica Service Adventure.

Focused on opening up new worlds to teens, from community service, to leadership to language immersion, Adventures Cross-Country provides teens from 8th to 12th grade a way to experience the world in a group format.

Details of the sweepstakes include:

    Contest entries taken – March 23 – April 9
    Winner announced – April 22
    To signup visit: www.adventurescrosscountry.com/wincostarica
    Winner receives: A Costa Rica Service Adventure gives one lucky teenager a three-week trip, beginning in the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose. The winner will learn Spanish there, then head off to paddle the rapids of the Pacuare River and zip line through the rainforest canopy. After ‘hanging’ with the monkeys on zip lines, one lucky teenager will get the opportunity to teach English to village children, work with a non-profit organization to preserve near-extinct sea turtles, perform community service to rural villages and end the trip surfing the Pacific Coast.

“Adventures Cross-Country (ARCC) was a dream I had over 28 years ago and I am so proud of what it has become today. We want to see our teens gain leadership skills, experience personal growth & self-reliance, and contribute to communities in need – all the while having the summer of a lifetime! This contest is another way for us to provide teens an opportunity to live that dream,” commented Scott Von Eschen, founder of Adventures Cross-Country.

Past teens who have participated in the Costa Rica Service Adventure comment:

“The Costa Rica Service Two Week trip is a whirlwind of excitement and new experiences. Nothing can prepare you for the amount of fun you will have or the new things you will experience. Most of all, this trip will help you learn more about yourself and the type of person you want to be.”

— Sarah G., ARCC Student

“In only 3 weeks, ARCC has taught me more about myself and others than I ever imagined possible. I will never forget the things I learned, the things I saw, the people I met, and the experiences I had on this trip. Thank you!” – Emily L., ARCC Student

ARCC’s giveaway is open to students finishing 8th to 12th grade this year and there is a limit of one entry per person. The prize must be utilized on one of ARCC’s pre-determined trip dates – please see http://adventurescrosscountry.com/wincostarica for more information. Trip value is $ 4,695 and also includes a $ 500 credit toward airfare. Contest is open to US residents only and parental permission is required.

For more information about the Costa Rica Service Adventure visit http://adventurescrosscountry.com/trips/tripdetail.cfm?TripID=33 or contact Amy Chilla at 949-218-0312.

ABOUT ADVENTURES CROSS-COUNTRY:

Since 1983, Adventures Cross Country has been guiding teens through the time of their life. ARCC creates teen community service programs that allow teenagers to experience the world in unique and exciting ways. The summer teen camps appeal to a diverse set of interests and are designed to meet every student’s needs. Their outstanding leaders inspire, motivate, and set a positive example that lasts far beyond the summer’s end. For more information about Adventures Cross Country, please visit www.adventurescrosscountry.com. Visit the company on Facebook at www.facebook.com/adventurescrosscountry.

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