**Teens from 13 to 17 years old
Our Playa Tamarindo Teen Camp has both an Overnight (Residential) Camp Option and a Day Camper option. All students attend 4 hours/day of level appropriate Spanish lessons and lunch, Monday through Friday. Both camp options are composed of the same basic daily structure and itinerary, plus three different afternoon activities from which to choose: Surf, Adventure, and Intensive Spanish.
Besides the adventure activities, surf and Spanish lessons, we’ll have cultural activities such as Latin dance classes and cooking classes. We are also committed to help protect the beauty and natural environment of Costa Rica. We are committed to help protect the beauty and natural environment of Costa Rica. To give back, all students will participate in a beach clean-up each Friday.
In addition to the above schedule of lessons and activities, residential campers also receive lodging at our camp compound, all meals, 24-Hour supervision, and accident/travel insurance.
On the weekends, residential campers will explore the surrounding natural wonders of the Guanacaste Province, we will raft down mountain rivers, zip line through forest canopies, horseback ride on white sand beaches, sea kayak to pristine islands, swim in crystal blue bays and hike to towering waterfalls.
When?
Combine interactive immersion Spanish classes with surf lessons on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Playa Tamarindo; add in weekend adventure tours, evening cultural activities and a weekly service project, you get an exciting and challenging study abroad experience.
No prior surf or language experience necessary to join, although it does help! Our Surf Camp takes place in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica, which is located on the Northern Pacific coast and is a world-famous surfing destination with three different beaches and dozens of different breaks in the immediate area. This makes it an ideal place for surfers of all levels and abilities, from beginner to advanced. Certain parts of the beach are perfect for beginners, while just a couple hundred meters away there is a completely different break, great for intermediate and advanced levels. As students progress in their ability, they will be challenged with larger and more technical waves.
What's included for residential campers?
20 hours/week of Spanish classes
2024 Rate: $1845/week
What's included for day campers?
2024 Rate: $990/week
We believe in making language learning fun. Through immersive learning, alongside with fun interactive experiences to make an unforgettable and challenging study abroad experience.
This camp is meant to seamlessly mix Spanish education with challenging and fun experiences where the new knowledge can be applied. Having one of the most beautiful beaches in the world as our scenario just make things even better.
Because of the great year-round weather, proximity to numerous beaches and protected forests, this area of Costa Rica is the perfect place to experience adventure tourism at its best. We will explore the surrounding natural wonders of the Guanacaste Province, we will raft down mountain rivers, zip line through forest canopies, horseback ride on white sand beaches, sea kayak to pristine islands, swim in crystal blue bays and hike to towering waterfalls.
What's inluded for residential campers?
3 adventure tours/week
2024 Rate: $1905/week
What's included for day campers?
3 adventure tours/week
2024 Rate: $1040/week
Focus and determination are key in mastering any skill. But if this skill learning can take place surrounded by exuberant nature and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, so be it! Our intensive and interactive immersion Spanish classes in Playa Tamarindo mix a well-structured learning program with fun and unforgettable time in paradise. Add in weekend adventure tours, evening cultural activities, a weekly service project, and you'll get an exciting and challenging study abroad experience. No prior language experience is necessary to join, although it does help!
What's included for residential campers?
8 hours/week of Spanish lessons
2024 Rate: $1865/week
What's included for day campers?
2024 Rate: $1020/week
The Early Arrival Weekend allows new kids to have fun integration with the rest of the group in a weekend full of adventurous exploration of Costa Rica!
Learn Spanish in Costa Rica through Authentic Cultural Immersion!
This is our most immersive camp option and takes place in the mountain valley town of Turrialba.