Adventure Spanish Camp in Costa Rica for Teens

Course Description: Adventure Spanish Camp in Costa Rica for Teens

🌴 Teen Spanish Summer Camp in Costa Rica

Locations: Heredia City & Sámara Beach, Costa Rica

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🌎 Programme Overview

This Teen Spanish Summer Camp in Costa Rica is a deeply immersive educational experience that blends daily Spanish classes, homestay living, cultural exchange, service learning, and adventure travel. Designed for teens seeking real-world language use and personal growth, the programme offers an authentic “home away from home” while discovering Costa Rica’s extraordinary diversity—from colonial towns and rainforests to tropical beaches.

Founded in 1993, the owner-run language school behind this programme has welcomed teen groups since 2003. The camp is education-first (not a travel agency), keeping prices accessible while maintaining high academic, safety, and supervision standards.

Key assurances for families:

• Maximum 24 students (minimum 12)

• 1:8 student–chaperone ratio

• Small Spanish classes (max 6 students, average 4)

• Fully insured programme

• Multilingual, credentialed teachers and trip leaders

• Two need- and merit-based partial scholarships available per camp

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📍 Two Unique Campuses, One Immersive Journey

🏙️ Week 1: Heredia City (University Town)

Students begin in Heredia, a traditional university city near San José, where they live with carefully selected local host families just a short walk from school. This week focuses on cultural immersion, daily routines in Spanish, and community connection.

🏖️ Week 2: Sámara Beach (Pacific Coast)

The second week moves to Sámara Beach, where students stay at a comfortable hotel near the school and beach. Classes continue alongside ocean-based activities, offering a relaxed yet enriching environment to practise Spanish in real life.

Across both weeks, students also explore Costa Rica’s varied landscapes, including rainforests, volcanoes, indigenous communities, lakes, waterfalls, and national parks.

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🎓 The Student Experience

From the moment families enrol, communication and support are prioritised:

• Pre-arrival online orientation for parents and teens

• Group parent chat before and during the programme

• Daily photo updates on a private platform during camp

On campus, students enjoy social spaces, study rooms, shared kitchens, gardens, hammocks, and outdoor areas—perfect for building friendships and independence in a safe setting.

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👩‍🏫 School Staff & Supervision

The programme is led by experienced educators and coordinators who specialise in youth education:

• Dedicated Teen Programme Director

• Full-time Homestay Coordinator

• Two bilingual chaperones on duty 24/7

• Multilingual campus coordinators

• Dynamic Spanish professors trained specifically to teach teens and young adults by the Academic Director

The team is experienced in supporting students of all backgrounds, identities, and needs.

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🏠 Accommodation

Week 1 – City Homestays (Heredia)

• Carefully selected local families

• Private bedroom for every student

• Options to be the only student, share the homestay with another teen (separate rooms), or share a room if travelling with a friend

• All homes within 10–15 minutes’ walk of school

• Vegetarian meals available; vegan supplements on request

• Homestay coordinator available at all times for support or emergencies

Week 2 – Beach Hotel (Sámara)

• Comfortable hotel 4 blocks from school

• Air-conditioned rooms, swimming pool

• Shared rooms, same-gender

• Close to town, beach, and campus

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🍽️ Meals & Practicalities

• 3 nutritious meals per day

• Daily snacks during activities

• Vegetarian meals available; other dietary needs accommodated where possible

• Students must have travel insurance

• Bring a debit card for emergencies and some cash for personal expenses

  (Typical spending money: USD $100–130 for 2 weeks)

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📚 Spanish Language Classes

• 4 hours of Spanish per day

• Small groups based on age and ability

• Communicative, interactive approach

• Emphasis on speaking, listening, and confidence

• Placement exam before arrival

• Lessons connected to daily life, travel, and cultural topics

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🗓️ Camp Itinerary (Highlights)

🖥️ Pre-Camp Online Orientation

Held approximately one month before arrival for parents and students—covering expectations, packing tips, schedules, and Q&A.

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✈️ Sunday – Arrival Day (San José)

• Arrival at SJO Airport (preferably before 5:30 pm)

• Pick-up by host family

• Settle in, receive keys, connect to Wi-Fi, enjoy a snack

• Evening Meet & Greet at school with icebreakers, pizza party, and local ice cream

• Return to homestay for rest

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🏙️ Week 1: Heredia (Monday–Friday)

• Morning activities and cultural tours

• Afternoon Spanish classes

• Highlights include:

• Guided town tour of Heredia

• Local market visits

• Latin cooking class (lunch included)

• Indigenous community visit

• Waterfalls and nature outings

• Tropical animal rescue centre

• Volunteering activity

• Roller-skating and social evenings

• Party with local students

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🌋 Weekend Trip #1

A multi-day adventure featuring:

• Live volcano views

• Ziplining through cloud forest

• Waterslides and night hot springs

• Boat trip across a lake

• Arrival in Sámara Beach

• Hotel check-in, pool time, local dinner, town walk

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🏖️ Week 2: Sámara Beach (Monday–Thursday)

• Surf lessons, Latin dance, beach time

• Spanish classes alternating mornings/afternoons

• Activities include:

• Dolphin watching & snorkeling

• Beach volleyball

• Zumba or indoor football with locals

• Bonfire with s’mores (weather permitting)

• Graduation celebration at the school

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🌿 Weekend Trip #2

• Visit to a national park

• Rappelling down a riverside cliff

• Natural hot springs at the hotel

• River tubing

• Horseback riding

• Swimming in a clear blue waterfall

• Final hotel night near the airport

• Farewell dinner and pool evening

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✈️ Final Sunday – Departure

• Group airport transfers with bilingual chaperones

• Emotional goodbyes, lifelong memories

  ¡Buen viaje y Pura Vida! 🌞

(Camp 2 begins the same day for new students or those continuing for 4 weeks.)

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✅ What’s Included

• Pre-arrival orientation & placement exam

• 4 hours of Spanish daily

• 3 meals per day + daily snacks

• Homestay (city week) & hotel (beach week)

• All activities, excursions, transport & lodging during camp

• Service-learning activities

• Graduation & course certificate

• Dedicated parent–staff communication platforms

• 24/7 supervision and multilingual support

Not included: airfare, personal/self-care items, spending money

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✨ Why Choose This Camp?

• True language immersion, not classroom-only learning

• Safe, supportive, and family-style experience

• Small groups and personalised attention

• A rare blend of education, culture, adventure, and independence

This is more than a summer camp—it’s a life-changing introduction to Spanish, Costa Rican culture, and global citizenship.