Campus for Young Men
A Purpose-Built House in the Mountains of Atenas.
Discover our vibrant residential campus for young men, where real-world self-governance, daily routines, and community connection come to life.
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Our Home Base
A Campus Designed for Real-World Living
Nestled in the lush hills of Atenas, Costa Rica—frequently recognized for having one of the best climates in the world—the Young Men’s Campus offers a safe, comfortable, and active residential setting.
Rather than an isolated institutional facility or a resort, our campus is designed as an intentional home base integrated directly into the local community. It features a spacious residential home surrounded by outdoor gathering spaces and scenic mountain views, providing the ideal backdrop for independent living practice.
A Place to Call
Home
Spaces That Support Daily Life
Key Campus Features & Amenities
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Living
Spacious Shared Experience
Fully furnished home equipped with comfortable student bedrooms, high-speed internet, quiet study areas, and open living rooms for relaxation and community gatherings.
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Transition
Independent Apartments
Two modern, two-person apartments for the final weeks of a student’s gap experience.
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Life Skills
Fully Equipped Teaching Kitchen
Expansive kitchen space where young men learn meal planning, grocery budgeting, culinary preparation, and shared kitchen organization.
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Outdooors
Outdoor Living & Recreation Spa
On-campus green spaces, hammock ranchos, outdoor fitness areas, and sports courts designed for daily exercise, relaxation, and group activities.
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Focus
Co-Working & Study Labs
Dedicated study spaces in the house for college coursework, internship prep, language study, and portfolio building.
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Community
Integrated Town Access
Located minutes from downtown Atenas, with easy access to markets, cafés, gyms, and volunteer sites. Our Campus is just 10 minutes away by car.
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Exploration
Beach & City Access
We are 30 minutes from San José’s shopping centers and city services. One hour from Jacó Beach and other Pacific coast swimming and surfing spots.
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Purposeful Growth
Building Physical, Mental, and Purposeful Strength
Life on the Young Men’s Campus balances active physical engagement with
intentional personal reflection across the 8 Dimensions of Young Adult Success:
Active Living & Wellness
Daily access to hiking trails, campus fitness areas, local soccer fields, and
martial arts studios, complemented by weekend surfing and mountain Aventuras.
Vocational & Academic Engagement
Transitioning seamlessly each day from campus into local business internships, trade workshops, community service projects, or accredited college courses.
Emotional Maturity & Peer Connection
Gathering for regular evening check-ins, group dinners, and weekend
planning sessions that foster genuine support and peer accountability.
Documented Independence
Everyday leadership, from managing house budgets to leading campus initiatives, is
followed and celebrated as part of The Bridge Resume.