Teen Summer Camp in Costa Rica Recently Updated

The Summer Spanish Camp program in Costa Rica helps you begin your exploration abroad in a safe and guided environment during your summer break. Maximo Nivel's Costa Rica Summer Camp is a full-immersion experience for teens between 13 and 17 years old, that integrates the Spanish language into all aspects of the program.

Spanish Camp is an amazing experience where you discover a world of travel, language, and intercultural exchange. You are never too young to start exploring!

Summer Spanish Camp is an experience you remember forever! You will experience different cultural activities and tours in the morning and receive 3 hours of Spanish classes per day after. Activities include museum visits, national park tours, creative workshops, recreational games, and more. This unique experience helps you develop a better sense of the world and grow into a true global citizen. 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

SERVICE LEARNING-Campers learn about community service and giving back by getting  involved at local schools, communities, and child care centers. Work includes organizing activities with the children, teaching English, and light construction. This is an excellent day to learn more about service to others and volunteering abroad.

SCUBA DISCOVERY COURSE-Campers take part in a 2-day introductory “discover scuba” course, taught by a former U.S. Coast Guard diver. The course includes 1 day of safety and equipment training in a swimming pool and a 1-day supervised ocean dive. Note, students can opt out of the scuba course and enjoy other Spanish Camp activities during this time.

COFFEE FARM-Campers experience the original Costa Rican coffee tour to learn how coffee plays an integral part in the local culture and economy. Students learn how coffee is grown, roasted, and processed from bean to cup!COOKING CLASSCampers learn how to prepare typical Costa Rican food, such as tamales and empanadas in a participatory cooking class taught by one of our Costa Rican host mothers.

JUNGLE ZIPLINE-This tour explores the jungle canopy through a series of suspension platforms located above the rainforest. Campers zipline from platform to platform taking in the surrounding jungle. The zipline tour is an exhilarating and safe adventure through lush, green canopy and across majestic rivers. 

And Much More!

What’s Included:

− All tours and social activities
− Private transportation to/from all activities
− Chaperones 24/7; 8:1 student-chaperone ratio
− Airport pick-up and drop-off
− Host family accommodations
− Breakfast, lunch, dinner, 7 days/week
− Small group Spanish classes, 15 hours/week
− Spanish books and materials
− Program and safety orientation
− Official certificates for Spanish and volunteering
− Souvenir Spanish Camp T-shirt
− Free WiFi and computer lounge
− 10-Year Payment Guarantee