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Costa Rica is by far one of the most exotic places on Earth. The country offers unparalleled natural beauty, white sand beaches, rainforests, and a wide range of national parks.
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 and our Spanish Camp program helps you begin your exploration abroad in a safe and guided environment during your summer break.
Our Spanish Camp in Costa Rica for teenagers lasts 3 weeks in total, but participants can decide to join for 1, 2, or 3 weeks, and it takes place in our 2 destinations in Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio and San Jose.
Costa Rica has thousands of miles of gorgeous coastline, copious amounts of sunshine, which makes it the most inspirational learning environments in the world!
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Our school in Manuel Antonio is an open-air institute overlooking the clear, blue waters of the Pacific coast. Spanish campers study amidst Costa Rica’s beautiful rainforest and white sand beaches. The open campus has 15 classrooms, a beautiful terrace and lots of common areas, WiFi, computer lab, and snack bar. Campers soak up the sun and the fun with the greatest views in Costa Rica, just minutes from the beach.
San Jose, Costa Rica
Our spanish school is located in San Pedro, the university district in the capital city of San Jose. The neighborhood offers a great student vibe, lots of cafes, restaurants, and parks. The institute has 15 classrooms, lots of indoor/outdoor common areas, WiFi, computer lab, and snack bar. Spanish campers have their own designated area in the institute just for them.
Every day, Spanish campers immerse themselves in the Spanish language while participating in a variety of activities and events around the capital city of San Jose and the beach towns of Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Students learn about the history and culture of Costa Rica and experience first-hand the country’s amazing people and vast natural resources!
Monday through Friday, students eat breakfast prior to being picked up and taken to their Spanish class. Spanish classes run from 9 AM to 12 PM daily. After class, lunch is catered at the school. In the afternoon, from 1 PM to 4 PM, students, breakout for their afternoon activities and tours. After which, they return to their host family for dinner and showers, and then get ready for the camp’s evening events.
During weeknights, planned activities include salsa lessons, bonfires, karaoke, Costa Rican BBQs, game nights, movie nights, as well as quality time and Spanish language practice with host families. On weekends, students take part in exciting cultural adventures and nature tours led by our professional guides and chaperones.
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse travel destinations on the planet and Spanish Camp never disappoints!
Spanish Camp in Costa Rica – Activities 2022
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.
VOLCANO & HOT SPRINGS
This excursion takes campers to the Irazu Volcano National Park, Orosi Basilica, and the Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs. Students tour the impressive volcano site and visit other points of interest around the Orosi Valley. A relaxing afternoon soaking in the hot springs caps off the tour, and students enjoy a traditional lunch.
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 CLASS
Campers 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.
GO KARTS & MINI-GOLF
Campers visit a local miniature golf course where they compete with each other to get that elusive hole in one. On alternating weeks, campers get an adrenaline rush by racing each other around the indoor go kart track!
JUNGLE ZIPLINE
Campers zipline from platform to platform taking in the surrounding rainforest. The zipline tour is an exhilarating and safe adventure through lush jungle, green canopy, and across majestic rivers.
LASERTAG & SCAVENGER HUNT
Campers team up for laser tag at a local mall. Later, students explore the mall through a scavenger hunt, where they have a list of clues in Spanish that guide them from place to place.
MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK
An experienced nature guide leads campers on an informative hike through Costa Rica’s most famous national park. Campers enjoy small beaches, ocean inlets, and see a variety of wildlife.
MOVIE NIGHT
Campers watch movies in Spanish or in English with Spanish subtitles—both are great ways to learn new vocabulary and practice the Spanish language.
MUSEUM TOUR
Campers visit San Jose’s most historic and architecturally-significant buildings and learn about Costa Rica during Pre-Colombian times. This tour immerses students in the country’s rich culture and history with visits to the National Museum and Jade Museum.
OROSI VALLEY
Campers get to experience the lush vegetation and beautiful views of the Orosi Valley while touring several significant pieces of Costa Rican history! This tour includes a visit to the oldest church in Costa Rica, “La Iglesia Colonial de Orosi,” and the ruins of the neighboring village of Ujarras.
RAINFOREST NIGHT TOUR
Campers experience the fascinating rainforest in Manuel Antonio at night! This the best time to observe and photograph beautiful tree frogs, colorful insects, and other elusive rainforest creatures.
RAM LUNA
The Ram Luna center is perched high above the mountains overlooking San Jose. From this unique vantage point, campers enjoy panoramic views of the Central Valley and explore ‘Tico’ folklore through traditional dances and marimba music. There is also a delicious dinner buffet with traditional Costa Rican food.
SALSA CLASS
A fun and relaxed dance class taught by our local professional Salsa instructor. Beyond just Salsa, campers learn other popular Latin American dances, such as Merengue and Bachata.
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.
SOUVENIR SHOPPING
Campers visit traditional markets and local stores to buy Costa Rican coffee, hand-made jewelry, carved wood handicrafts, and other souvenirs for family and friends back home.
SPORTS & RECREATION
Campers spend the afternoon at a local sports facility such as an indoor soccer field, trampoline park, or basketball court. Members of the Spanish camp community, including host families and Maximo Nivel staff, join in for a rousing game of soccer, the most popular sport in Costa Rica!
SURF SCHOOL
Campers spend the day on one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. A professional surf instructor teaches everyone how to ride the waves! Students also get to spend time body surfing, boogy boarding, and paddle boarding. Less adventurous teens can choose to just relax on the beach and watch the action.
During the Spanish Camp program for teenagers in Costa Rica, you stay with pre-approved, middle class family-stays in San Jose and Manuel Antonio/Quepos.
Accommodations at the homes include shared rooms with 1-2 other campers of the same gender and similar age.
In the family-stay, breakfast and dinner is included every day and lunches are catered in at our partner institute each day after Spanish class.
On weekend overnight tours, you stay at hotels with 1-2 other fellow campers of the same gender and similar age. Chaperones also stay at the hotel. All rooms tend to be simple, but comfortable. Private rooms are available on request.
Start Date |
End Date |
Destination |
02-July |
10–July |
Manuel Antonio |
10–July |
17–July |
San Jose |
16–July |
24–July |
Manuel Antonio |
*Participants may join for 1 to 3 weeks.
Dates |
San Jose, |
Manuel Antonio, |
02-July to 10-July |
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€1,495 |
10-July to 17–July |
€1,320 |
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16-July to 24-July |
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€1,495 |
*Participants may join for 1 to 3 weeks.
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