San Jose, Costa Rica

Team Members
Seniors
Kensli Branch, Jachian Dunnaville, Reese Edwards, Charlee Goodenough, Logan Preuss, River Richard, Nolan Seville, Katie-Ann Truitt, Olivia Wells
Adults
Kenny Branch, Lauren Branch, Julie Davis, Allison Goodenough, Susan Graham, Dondi Lee, Patsy Lee, Barbara Miller, Peyton Pack, Aimee Perry, Allan Perry, Ali Richard, Brian Richard, Tina Stallings, Mark Walker, Suzi Walker
Kensli Branch, Jachian Dunnaville, Reese Edwards, Charlee Goodenough, Logan Preuss, River Richard, Nolan Seville, Katie-Ann Truitt, Olivia Wells
Adults
Kenny Branch, Lauren Branch, Julie Davis, Allison Goodenough, Susan Graham, Dondi Lee, Patsy Lee, Barbara Miller, Peyton Pack, Aimee Perry, Allan Perry, Ali Richard, Brian Richard, Tina Stallings, Mark Walker, Suzi Walker

Tentative Schedule
Here is a rough draft of our schedule. Again, this is a working schedule and subject to change.
Tentative Schedule (Updated 6.23)
Tentative Schedule (Updated 6.23)

What to Bring
Here is last year's packing list. We will update it if we add any items. Use this link for what to bring suggestions.
What to Bring Updated 6.25
What to Bring Updated 6.25

Flight Information
PLEASE DO NOT CHECK IN EARLY ON THE APP.
WE HAVE SUPPLY BAGS WE NEED TO ADD TO YOU.
Delta Home Page
Printable Flight/Customs Information
Trip Insurance Policy
Heading to Costa Rica
Flight DL/3239 -- 11JUL2025
Departing ATL at 10:00am
Arriving SJO at 11:48am
Back to the USA
DL/1756 -- 18JUL2025
Departing SJO 1:08pm
Arriving ATL 7:26pm
WE HAVE SUPPLY BAGS WE NEED TO ADD TO YOU.
Delta Home Page
Printable Flight/Customs Information
Trip Insurance Policy
Heading to Costa Rica
Flight DL/3239 -- 11JUL2025
Departing ATL at 10:00am
Arriving SJO at 11:48am
Back to the USA
DL/1756 -- 18JUL2025
Departing SJO 1:08pm
Arriving ATL 7:26pm

Customs Information
You will have to go through Customs in Costa Rica by yourself. It is a just a desk where you present your passport and you MUST provide an address of where you will be staying. Copy this and put it somewhere you can retrieve.
Suites Cristina
Calle Luisa, Sabana Norte,
San José, Costa Rica
Suites Cristina
Calle Luisa, Sabana Norte,
San José, Costa Rica

Our Accommodations
We are staying in a very nice facility with hot water and you can flush toilet paper down the toilet! Breakfast buffet to get us started and a pool to relax when we get back from our day. Check it out below.
Suites Cristina
Rooming List (Updated 6.11)
Suites Cristina
Rooming List (Updated 6.11)

Travel Considerations
The toughest part of the trip can be the traveling itself. We strive to keep everyone together through the process. We move as a group and watch out for each other. Click the link below for some traveling consideration.
Travel Needs and Suggestions (Updated 6.23)
Travel Needs and Suggestions (Updated 6.23)
Check out the links below for suggestions from Delta and TSA.
Delta Baggage and Fee Information
TSA 311 Rule
Delta Baggage and Fee Information
TSA 311 Rule

Excursion Day
On Sunday, we will have an excursion day. We will go shopping and visit a uniquely Costa Rican location, La Paz Waterfall Garden and Nature Park. Check it out below.
La Paz Water Gardens
La Paz Water Gardens

VBS Information
Bible Story Coordinator: Barbara Miller
Recreation Coordinator: Susan Graham
Crafts Coordinator: Ali Richard
Food Coordinator: Julie Davis
Teacher Ministry Coordinators: Patsy Lee, and Tina Stallings
There will need to be a bit of flexibility of teams depending on the VBS and Project Needs:
VBS Team Members: Kensli Branch, Kenny Branch, Lauren Branch, Reese Edwards, Allison Goodenough, Allan Perry, Katie-Ann Truitt, Suzi Walker and Olivia Wells
MORNING
Here are the lesson plans for VBS
Morning VBS Lessons
Each day will be in the school. Same lesson. Different grades each day.
AFTERNOON
The afternoon we will be with the CDI children
Afternoon VBS Lessons
Monday we will be in a nearby park
Tuesday we will be at Monte de la Cruz
Wednesday we will be at a Bounce House with just the David and Goliath story.
Recreation Coordinator: Susan Graham
Crafts Coordinator: Ali Richard
Food Coordinator: Julie Davis
Teacher Ministry Coordinators: Patsy Lee, and Tina Stallings
There will need to be a bit of flexibility of teams depending on the VBS and Project Needs:
VBS Team Members: Kensli Branch, Kenny Branch, Lauren Branch, Reese Edwards, Allison Goodenough, Allan Perry, Katie-Ann Truitt, Suzi Walker and Olivia Wells
MORNING
Here are the lesson plans for VBS
Morning VBS Lessons
Each day will be in the school. Same lesson. Different grades each day.
AFTERNOON
The afternoon we will be with the CDI children
Afternoon VBS Lessons
Monday we will be in a nearby park
Tuesday we will be at Monte de la Cruz
Wednesday we will be at a Bounce House with just the David and Goliath story.

Projects
We will have several projects people will be involved. Some projects will involve the whole Costa Rica team. Some projects will involve those not involved with VBS. Here's a start.
Project Coordinators: Brian Richard, Peyton Pack, Aimee Perry and Mark Walker
There will need to be a bit of flexibility of teams depending on the VBS and Project Needs
Project Team Members: Jachian Dunnaville, Charlee Goodenough, Dondi Lee, Logan Preuss, River Richard, and Nolan Seville
Work Projects Planned: Construction of a free standing classroom, soccer nets installation, landscaping and cutting grass, re-painting the retaining with the flags, raccoon damage, gutters, etc.
Project Coordinators: Brian Richard, Peyton Pack, Aimee Perry and Mark Walker
There will need to be a bit of flexibility of teams depending on the VBS and Project Needs
Project Team Members: Jachian Dunnaville, Charlee Goodenough, Dondi Lee, Logan Preuss, River Richard, and Nolan Seville
Work Projects Planned: Construction of a free standing classroom, soccer nets installation, landscaping and cutting grass, re-painting the retaining with the flags, raccoon damage, gutters, etc.


Let's Get Going!!
You Can make payments along the way!
Some people like to make payments along the way. You can turn in a check or cash to Mark or use this link if you would like to make online payments. Please inform Mark of your online payment so he can credit your personal trip ledger.
Estimated cost is $1,891.
This cost does not include airport meals and checked luggage fees ($35 per checked bag per flight: $70 total)
Estimated cost is $1,891.
This cost does not include airport meals and checked luggage fees ($35 per checked bag per flight: $70 total)