Summer Spanish (Ages 14-17)

This is a true language and cultural immersion program, and was our original summer program for teenagers which we developed in order to give high school students an intensive and fun Spanish immersion experience. It was the first of its kind in Costa Rica and was an attempt on our part to provide a learning environment that was specifically designed for teenagers. It was the success of this program that eventually lead to the creation of the Teen Spanish and Surf Camp. Students can participate in this program for two or four weeks.

This is the perfect program for those students who are very serious about learning the Spanish language. Students stay with local families and share two meals each day with them, as well as interact in family life. In the afternoon and evenings there are activities designed to promote the Costa Rican culture. These activities along with volunteer opportunities help the student to speak the language outside of class and host family. On the weekends there are fun and exciting activities that showcase Costa Rica’s natural beauty. Turrialba is a very safe and accessible town 1 1⁄2 hours away from the traffic and congestion of San Jose.

Included in this program are:
• All adventure tours and activities (a list of activities is below)
• four hours per day of intensive Spanish instruction Monday through Friday
• Welcome to Cost Rica dinner
• airport pick up and drop off
• lodging with a local Costa Rican family
• three meals per day (two with the family)
• study materials
• all in country transportation
• health/travel insurance
• bilingual guides.

Cost for Program:
The regular two week price of the program is $2200. The price for four weeks is $3900.

The town of Turrialba has 35,000 in habitants and is located in a mountain valley, 1 1⁄2 hours from San Jose.
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Turrialba Summer Spanish Program- Adventure Activites
The activities that are included in the program are:
• An all day catamaran tour to Turtle Island on the Pacific coast
• a two day rafting trip on class 3 & 4 rapids staying the night on the river at a jungle lodge
• Latin Dance classes
• Latin Cooking classes
• a tour to the Goyabo National Archeological Monument
• Mountain biking tour of the rainforest.

Students will also have the opportunity to volunteer in the local community. Two afternoons each week will be set aside for volunteer activities. Some examples include: helping local elementary school students learn English, helping out at a local orphanage and volunteering to help the environment.

START DATES (2008)

Teen Surf and Spanish Program (Ages 14- 17) in Playa Domincal & Turrialba

This is our signature program and is what we believe to be the most unique Teen Summer Spanish Program in Central America. Students from ages 14 to 17 are eligible to participate in this exceptional two week program. With interactive and intensive Spanish classes, surf lessons, and adventure tours, as well as group and cultural activities, students will have a new and exciting experience.

This is the perfect program for high school students looking to have fun and adventure while learning Spanish in a tropical beach environment.

This Program Includes:
• All adventure tours and activities (a list of activities is below)
• three half-day surf lessons, use of surfboards
• lodging in a three star resort
• Welcome to Cost Rica dinner
• three meals per day
• three hours per day of Spanish instruction
• study materials
• all in country transportation
• health/travel insurance
• bilingual guides

Cost of Program:
The regular price of the program is $2800. The price for two sessions is $5200.
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Playa Domincal, Costa Rica Program- Adventure Activities
In the Playa Dominical, Costa Rica camp, the adventure activities included are:
• A day long river rafting trip on class 3 & 4 rapids
• horseback riding to a waterfall
• zip lining through the forest canopy
• boat ride and snorkeling trip to Cano Island and tour of the Corcovado Rainforest National Park.

Turrialba (Puerto Escondido, Mexico) Program- Adventure Activities
In the Puerto Escondido, Mexico camp the adventure activities included are:
• River Rafting on a class 2 & 3 river
• horseback riding to a waterfall
• deep see fishing and snorkeling with the dolphins
• night visit to turtle sanctuary to help in breading program and estuary boat trip to view crocodiles and iguanas.

In each location students will participate in a beach clean up effort to protect the natural environment. Other volunteer activities are also available.

START DATES (2008)