While living in the rich culture and natural beauty of Costa Rica, find something within you to offer the world around you in one of our transformative Supportive Immersion Institute gap options for ages 14 - 23.

NEW SUMMIT ACADEMY COSTA RICA (ages 14-18, all male) | newsummitacademy.com

🏫 Cognia accredited small boarding school serving 24 male students in grades 9-12

🏫 Minimum 6-month enrollment with trips home every 2-3 months and flexible family visits

🏫 Bright, creative and capable students navigating anxiety, mood, learning differences, or executive functioning

🏫 U.S. college prep classes, learning support, cultural immersion, student-led clubs, “Aventuras” in national parks

🏫 Advising team, individual and group therapy, and family work supports personal growth

THE BRIDGE COSTA RICA (ages 17-23, male and female) | bridgeyoungadults.com

🌴A unique supportive Gap community serving up to 14 young men and 8 young women across two campuses

🌴Located 25 minutes from the San Jose airport, students enroll for a 4-month minimum

🌴Cultural immersion, service, language, adventure travel, community living and internship opportunities

🌴Complete high school classes at New Summit Academy or take Western Colorado University courses

🌴A strong sense of safety and coaching toward mastering skills for the adult world

PATHFINDER COSTA RICA (ages 16-23, male and female) | ourpathfinder.com

🌊 Individualized Gap program to learn about yourself, where you want to go in life, and how you might get there

🌊 Live with a homestay family, take a university class, travel, work an internship, or join peers in service projects

🌊 Find balance in staying active and have fun exploring the nature and culture of Costa Rica

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Want to learn more about one of our programs? Contact admissions@newsummitacademy.com to connect with our team!

Financial aid is available. Eligible 529 College Savings Plans can be used to cover the cost of The Bridge Costa Rica.

General Information

New Summit Academy | The Bridge | Pathfinder ~ Costa Rica
2005
Heather Tracy, EdD
Rolling admissions

Admissions

Children/Adolescents
Young Adults
Small Boarding School Association (SBSA)
Other
Yes
Call for more information
9
23
14
Suburban
Female
Male
Transgender
24
Yes
No

Insurance

Call for more information
Contractor

Levels of Care

Residential Treatment
Residential Treatment - Failure to Launch/Emerging Adulthood
Residential Treatment - Transitional/Step Down
Transitional Living
Transitional Living - Failure to Launch/Emerging Adulthood
Gap Year
Teens
Young Adults (18 - 30)
Yes

Accreditation

Cognia Accreditation

Ownership

Private Company - Owners On-Site
Call for more information about owners: Dr. Heather Tracy Dr. Danny Recio
Privately Owned
Private owners on site

Additional Professionals & Medical Rule Outs

Yes
Active Psychosis
Actively Suicidal
Fire Starter
Need for Detox?
No Definitive Guardianship
Pregnancy
Call For more information
Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse
Neurofeedback Specialist
Psychiatrist
Reading Specialist
Contracted psychiatrist as needed

Family Involvement

HIGH: Family Expected on weekly calls (or more) & to attend all family workshops (weekly , monthly or quarterly)
MIDDLE: Family can opt in & out of their involvement based off the timing and current issues in treatment

Therapy - Group

Yes
3
1
Yes

Therapy - Individual

Yes, part of the program cost

Programming

Doubles
Triples
Other

Academics

www.newsummitacademy.com
New Summit Academy
Year Round School (either quarters, trimester, semesters)
Finish high school through local HS
Traditional teacher-led class

Sober Living Houses

Yes
Provided by Program
Yes
No

Workshops

No
Other