Campamento Las Hormiguitas is a transformative week-long program where Monteverde's youth, aged 12 to 15, engage in immersive experiences that blend adventure, community service, and personal growth. From navigating obstacle courses and participating in team-building exercises to painting community spaces and assisting local elders, campers develop leadership skills and a profound sense of civic responsibility. Guided by trained youth leaders aged 16 to 20, who themselves undergo a comprehensive leadership course, the camp fosters a cycle of mentorship and empowerment. This dynamic not only bridges generational gaps but also cultivates a resilient community network, positioning these young individuals as proactive stewards of sustainability and innovation within their communities
In a world facing increasing social and ecological challenges, Campamento Las Hormiguitas offers more than just a camp—it offers a blueprint for sustainable leadership rooted in community and nature. From Monteverde, this program emerges as a model for what’s possible when youth are trusted to lead, connect, and co-create a better future. Here, young people aren’t just participants—they are visionaries in training.
Why donate?
Our mission is clear: to create a safe, inclusive, and dynamic space where the youth of Monteverde can develop life skills, foster emotional intelligence, and become agents of positive change. We believe that by investing in young leaders today, we cultivate resilient communities tomorrow—ones that value collaboration, empathy, innovation, and care for the natural world.
The urgency is real
As global systems strain and communities face disconnection, this camp stands as a tangible response: one that transforms lives locally while offering a replicable model globally. When you support Campamento Las Hormiguitas, you’re not only enabling access to education, mentorship, and healing—you’re planting the seeds of social sustainability.
This isn’t charity; it’s legacy
Donors who invest in this project are actively participating in a network of future leaders—leaders who may someday pioneer sustainable businesses, lead conservation efforts, or guide inclusive policy. In supporting this vision, you’re investing in a future that’s better not only for Monteverde, but for all of us.