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WOW SURF
GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
WINTERIM 2026
¡PURA VIDA!
COSTA RICA SURF ADVENTURE
JAN 6-16
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
3 days in La Fortuna - the eco-adventure capital of Costa Rica and home to the infamous Arenal Volcano!
7 days in Nosara - serving up some of the most consistent waves in Costa Rica and the perfect place to learn to surf!
An awesome ecolodge surrounded by nature and an epic surf house steps from the beach to stay in
3 healthy and delicious meals per day
Personal enrichment, unique experiences and amazing adventures all rolled into one!
CELEBRATE ADVENTURE
The spirit of adventure lives in all of us. Traveling to a new country, meandering through mountain passes en route to awe inspiring volcanoes, exploring majestic rainforest waterfalls before soaring through the tree tops on a zip line, rafting down mighty river rapids, and surfing the renowned waves of Costa Rica’s ‘gold coast’; these are the moments we live for… the natural highs that make us grateful to be alive; the moments that etch themselves into hearts and minds in such a way that will impact us for a lifetime.
They are adventures that produce both struggle and triumph. They take us to places we never thought we’d be, both high and low. They teach us that it’s OK to be uncomfortable, making us stronger and more resilient as we work our way towards great reward.
They force us to realize that there are things we cannot do in and of ourselves alone. Indeed we need one another, and more importantly the One who made us, if we truly want to experience to the fullest, the life of adventure He has planned for each of us.
Coming out of familiar surroundings and into a new environment can stimulate our senses in such a way that we have a heightened or newfound awareness for our mental, physical, and spiritual state. This affords us the opportunity take advantage of new ways to challenge our approach or even consider a new journey to personal health and wellness.
PURSUE WELLNESS
We value movement with breath to increase awareness of our bodies while simultaneously increasing strength and mobility. During your stay we invite you to move with us through a series of sessions focused on stretching, breath work, and meditation. These gentle and accessible exercises are designed to prepare your mind and body for time in the ocean as well as help heal and rejuvenate after surfing.
In addition our daily routine will have you feeling stronger, more flexible, aware and in tune with your body as we move about and explore the natural landscape.
Our food choices are healthy, clean and designed to serve as fuel to carry us through the activities of the day as well as aid recovery at the end. We take advantage of fresh, in season fruits, vegetables and meats that are locally sourced when available.
We serve a mix of authentic local dishes as well as more familiar selections. Be prepared to expand your culinary horizons and please your palette with the delicious flavors of Costa Rica!
Last but not least, we firmly believe that surfing is a key to our personal health and wellness, affording us opportunities to be outside, breathing fresh air, submerged in salt water, and surrounded by jaw dropping views from nature. It’s a workout, not just for the body, but also the mind as well as an opportunity for the spirit to rest
EMBRACE COMMUNITY
We subscribe to connecting with people; sharing our stories, struggles, hopes, and dreams, relating to common threads in our human experience, nurturing appreciation and compassion for one another while forging bonds that will last a lifetime.
During your time with us you’ll come in contact with people in the community, young and old, those in need and those working to make a difference in the lives of others. We’ll come together to smile, laugh, maybe cry, but ultimately to do life together.
Whether you are ready to catch your very first waves, gain more confidence in the water, transition to riding different board, learn new maneuvers and tricks or cross-step on a longboard, our team of fun and energetic surf instructors will adapt to your level and personal goals working daily by your side to help improve your skills and take your surfing to the next level.
LEARN TO SURF
SURF PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
In-water 3:1 and one on one coaching to get the most valuable feedback in real time.
Beach lessons (pop-up, mobility, warm-up pre surf session)
Paddle school (paddling skills, turtle-roll, duck-dive)
Surf theory (types of breaks, rip currents, equipment, fins, forecast)
The most stoked crew of instructors and one of the best surf families you will ever be a part of!
Our hope is for people to not only learn to surf, but to truly learn to live through their experience here at WOW. It brings us no greater joy than to see our guests depart with a stronger sense of identity, as it relates to their purpose, destiny, and relationship with God, then when they first arrived on our shores.
We’ve married this hope and anticipated joy with a program that promises to challenge, inspire, and excite; facilitating experiences that serve as the foundation and springboard for next big thing God has planned in each of our lives: your next walk on the water.
LEARN TO LIVE
Whether we are beginning our day with devotion and intentional prayer or ending with personal testimony shared by our staff, WOW is committed to conversations and actions that lead with love and nurture Christ-like character.
Pura Vida isn’t just a catchy phrase around here. It’s a way of life rooted in biblical truth.
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