Who We Are
At Global Citizens Adventure Corps (GCAC), we are career educators collaborating with students (of all ages), community members, and nonprofits to offer education and service-based travel programs with a singular goal to increase mutual respect for people, places, and the planet.
Over time, this work has grown into an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating global citizen leaders. We provide travel service-learning programs, both domestically and internationally, offering a safe, informed, and customized experience for students, community members, clubs, organizations, businesses, and schools.
Our vision is to create a global community where the world’s challenges present opportunities for our growing network of educated and compassionate leaders and thinkers.
Travelers
Programs
Countries
$26,197
Scholarships
Students
Service Hours
$149,776
Economic Impact
GCAC’S Flagship Program - Costa Rica
New to educational travel? Costa Rica is the perfect first adventure — easy to plan, safe, affordable, and packed with life-changing experiences.
#1 Safest Country in Cental America
Ranked 38th globally by the Global Peace Index – safer than the U.S. (ranked 129th). No military since 1948; investment redirected to education and healthcare.
5% of Earth's Biodiversity in 0.03% of its Land
Over 500,000 species, 28% of land protected as national parks. A living classroom for sustainability, conservation, and agriculture education.
English-Speaking Guides & Tours
All guides and tours are in English-Spanish language learning opportunities are woven in naturally – no pressure, maximum exposure.
Secure Accomodations
Safe and comfortable facilities for first-time group travel – so students and parents feel confident from day one.
What students do in Costa Rica
Animal rescue & wildlife rehabilitation (sloths, birds, sea turtles to name only a few)
Agriculture & sustainability lessons in the field
Coffee farm tours – from harvest to roasting
Build habitats & eco-structures from recycled materials
Explore waterfalls, rainforests & Afro Caribbean culture
Visit organic farm-to-table restaurants and learn from owners & project managers
Engage with Tico communities & local culture
Costa Rica - In Their Words
A Co-leader reflects on taking Memphis students of color to Costa Rica with GCAC
Partnering with GCAC is a great opportunity worth exploring and enaging. What it ignited in the lives of the stdents that accompanied us was a new appreciateion not only for other cultures but also for education, exposure, and the limitless opportunities that we have in this world to make a difference.
From building habitats for sloths to using recycled materials to create eco-structures, to experiencing organic farm-to-table dining and coffee farming – these are the types of concepts we should be incorporating in the lives of our young people. GCAC is a phenomenal way to not only expand knowledge, but also to incorporate the much-needed cultural exposure and education that are lacking in many communities of color.
Who We Are
Grow with us
If you believe travel service learning changes lives, please donate to GCAC’s scholarships for students from rural and economically disadvantaged areas.
Go with us
If you are interested in international travel and serving and learning with us, visit our programs to learn more.