Campus for Young Women
A Purpose-Built House in the Mountains of Atenas.
A vibrant residential community where young women practice self-governance,
cultivate life balance, and build real-world competence in a beautiful countryside setting.
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Residential Living
A Campus Designed for Real-World Living
Situated in the tranquil countryside of Atenas, Costa Rica—just 25–30 minutes from San José International Airport (SJO) and 10 minutes from our Young Men’s Campus—the Young Women’s Campus offers a safe and peaceful setting for personal growth.
Designed for an intimate cohort of up to 8 female participants (ages 17–23) from across the United States and around the world, the campus balances private living spaces with rich community areas. Surrounded by green hills and sweeping countryside views, the campus provides an ideal environment for establishing healthy daily routines and independent living skills.
8 Students Maximum
Spaces for Everyday Life
Key Campus Features & Amenities
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Spacious Residence
& Private Balconies
A beautifully crafted home featuring comfortable bedrooms, bright common rooms, and private balconies overlooking the rolling landscape of Atenas.
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Large Gourmet
Kitchen
An expansive kitchen space where young women collaborate on meal planning, explore culinary arts, and practice household budgeting.
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Pool
& Covered Patio
A private swimming pool and open-air covered patio designed for relaxation, morning yoga, mindfulness sessions, and informal group gatherings.
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Lush Green Areas
& Outdoor Living
Manicured gardens and outdoor lawn spaces offering quiet areas for reflection, reading, study labs, and peer connection.
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Central Atenas
Accesibility
Located minutes from the center of Atenas, providing convenient access to local markets, fitness centers, volunteer sites, and community internships.
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Shared Responsbility
Relational Mentorship in a Supportive Community
Living on the Young Women’s Campus is a hands-on experience in co-creating daily routines, household management, and personal self-governance. With our primary therapist and full-time staff of mentors and coaches working directly within the house, students receive dedicated support tailored to their personal goals, complemented by a broad network of community mentors, local partners, and friends across Atenas.
24/7 Staff Availability
Overnight Support & Daily Mentorship
Household Operations
Students collaborate on house management, co-designing weekly cleaning rosters, group meal plans, and household supply budgets.
Culinary & Nutritional Skills
Under mentor guidance, students cook shared dinners, visit local farmers markets (ferias), and develop sustainable meal-prep routines.
Executive Functioning
Mornings and evenings focus on personal goal setting, healthy sleep habits, wellness routines, and time management for internships and academics.
Dedicated House Staff
With 6 full-time staff, including a primary therapist and a team of life coaches and psychologists, students enjoy real-time coaching, relational mentorship, and open communication throughout each day. Overnight staff ensure our team is available 24/7.
100% of the active immersion of a premier gap experience,
backed by 100% of the clinical sophistication of a top therapeutic program.
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Purposeful Growth
Building Physical, Mental, and Purposeful Strength
Life on the Young Women’s Campus emphasizes balance and personal growth across the 8 Dimensions of Young Adult Success:
Active Living & Wellness
Engaging in swimming, yoga on the patio, local gym workouts,
hiking, and weekend beach Aventuras across Costa Rica.
Vocational & Academic Focus
Transitioning daily from campus into local business internships,
social impact projects, Spanish language immersion, or college coursework.
Emotional Maturity & Fellowship
Building authentic friendships and self-awareness through
evening check-ins, group dinners, workshops, and shared reflection.
Documented Growth
Individual achievements in household leadership, project execution,
and personal milestones are compiled directly into The Bridge Resume.