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    Explornatura: Costa Rica Spanish Summer Camp

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    Details

    • Listing Type: Summer Programs
    • Program Delivery: Day, Residential
    • Destination: Costa Rica
    • Provided By: Independent Provider
    • Session Start: June, July, August
    • Session Length: One Week
    • Entering Grade: Below 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG
    • Gender: Coed
    • Category: Language
    • Sub-Categories: Community Service, Spanish, Animals/Nature, Biking, Kayaking, Surfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Conservation
    • Selective: No
    • Ages: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
    • Minimum Cost: $500 - $1,499
    • Career Clusters: Education and Training
    • Credit Awarded: No
    • Call: (213) 804-2593
    • Location:Costa Rica
    • Last Updated:January 2025
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    Overview

    Costa Rica Spanish Camp offers teens a unique summer experience combining Spanish lessons with surf, volunteer projects, and adventure activities. Located in Tamarindo, the camp fosters language learning, cultural immersion, and personal growth. Participants enjoy exciting excursions, community service, and social activities, creating unforgettable memories while exploring Costa Rica’s natural beauty. A fun and enriching way to develop Spanish skills and make lifelong friends

    Our Teen Spanish Camp is tailored for students aged 13-17 who are eager to enhance their Spanish skills while engaging in outdoor adventures and meaningful cultural exchanges. Teens from diverse backgrounds join us in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, creating an enriching, supportive environment where they can connect with peers and explore the beauty of Costa Rica.

    The program offers 20 hours of immersive Spanish lessons weekly, emphasizing grammar and conversational fluency. Lessons are interactive, designed to integrate language learning with real-life applications. Afternoons are filled with adventure activities like surfing, zip-lining, and kayaking, as well as conservation-focused volunteer projects such as turtle conservation, beach clean-ups, and supporting local animal shelters.

    Participants stay in supervised dorms or join as day campers, ensuring flexibility for families. Social activities, cultural workshops, and excursions to Costa Rica’s breathtaking landscapes round out the experience. Every program is thoughtfully crafted to inspire curiosity, foster friendships, and promote personal growth.

    Our teaching philosophy revolves around immersion-based learning. By combining dynamic Spanish lessons with authentic cultural experiences, students not only learn the language but live it, applying their skills in real-life contexts. This holistic approach helps teens build confidence, develop a love for learning, and create lasting memories.

    What sets us apart is our commitment to providing a balanced educational experience that blends language learning, adventure, and nature. Our goal is for every student to leave with improved Spanish fluency, a deeper understanding of Costa Rican culture, and unforgettable experiences that shape their perspective on the world.

    Cost and Session Information

    The Teen Spanish Camp runs weekly from June 15th to August 10th, 2025, with options to attend 1 to 8 weeks. Tuition includes 20 hours of Spanish classes, activities, meals, and excursions. Weekly costs start at $1,900 for residential campers and $965 for day campers. Discounts are available for multiple weeks and siblings.

    Testimonials(3)

    • My two sons spent 2 weeks at the Exploranatura surf-Spanish-excursion camp summer of 2023. It was a great experience! The camp included food (good food!), housing in a comfortable air conditioned group house, surfing every weekday, and awesome excursions around northwestern Costa Rica -- hiking to waterfalls, horseback riding, and ziplining were highlights. There's never a dull day, the kids were really nice, the staff was helpful and caring. All in all a great value and a ton of fun!

      - Julie B - July 21, 2023
    • Our kids attended the camp and I the adult Spanish class. We all had a great time learning and meeting new friends. Explornatura also planned several activities for our group, private boat excursion, surfing lessons, & great restaurant recommendations. Communication was great and all instructors & crew were awesome. Many thanks to the camp instructors for providing a safe, comfortable, & fun experience for the kids. Our trip was fantastic! I highly recommend to anyone traveling to Tamarindo.

      - Mark - July 7, 2023
    • Our kids did two weeks of camp and had a great time. They learned quite a bit of Spanish while doing fun activities like learning to surf and ziplining. They were a little nervous at first, but the staff were encouraging and friendly. Now they want to do it again. We also really appreciated the concierge service for doing extra activities on the weekend.

      - Amanda - June 5, 2023