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Summer Spanish Program - High School Teens


June 7st - August 15th

2009

 

Rates Week1 Week2 Week3 Week4
  $790 $1490 $2230 $2810
Extra Week: $720
Extra Day: $105

 

 

About the Youth Program

 

Aerial view of school campusThe program is designed for teenager’s ages 13-18 yrs old. It is a combination of Spanish classes, tours, and other sorts of educational experiences. Surrounded by his or her peers, this will encourage the teenagers to socialize and get to know each other and the surrounding culture.

 

The program is generally offered in the summer time between June to August and takes place at a High School in the city of San Juan de Santa Bárbara de Heredia, Costa Rica. The location is in a locala High School environment which further enhances the experience.

 

The school’s name is New Hope, and it is located on six hectares (15 acres) of land, which for Costa Rica standards is quite large. The school has around 1,200 students from kindergarten to high school.

 

Among the facilities, they have 51 classrooms, swimming pool, volleyball court, basketball courts, soccer fields, cafeteria, and computer lab. Schedules, prices, and tours are posted below.

 

Pick any week or weeks combination from the months of June to August. Normally high school students sign up from one - ten weeks
Week 1: June 8-14
Week 2: June 15-21
Week 3: June 22-28
Week 4: June 29-July 5
Week 5: July 6-12
Week 6: July 13-19
Week 7: July 20-26
Week 8: July 27- Aug 2
Week 9: Aug. 3-9
Week 10: Aug. 10-16

 

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Sample Schedule for Youth Summer Spanish Program
Pick a week or weeks that suits your schedule

Spanish classes are from Monday to Friday from 2:30-5:30 PM

Includes: Tuition, home stay (breakfast and dinner), airport pick up and drop off, exit visa, activities and tours
*Note: Some activities and tours do not include meals.

 

Program Information

Arrival info
Students can arrive a few days before starting classes. If students arrive on a Saturday, they will spend Sunday with their host family.
Accommodations
In San Jose, students will stay with host families and will be placed according to their preferences. They can choose from either being placed with another student or being placed by themselves. On weekend tours, students will stay in hotels and share rooms with students of the same gender.
Spanish Classes
Students will have 4 hours of Spanish classes from Monday to Friday, except for the Fridays when they will go to the beach. Spanish classes will be in the afternoon from 1 to 5 PM.
Transportation
Most of the transportation will be provided by a private minibus, but some will be on the public bus system.
Chaperone
There will be a chaperone who will pick students up from the airport and take them to their host family house when they first arrive, as well as take them to the airport when they are departing. Another chaperone will pick them up at the host family’s house everyday, take them to school, to the activity sessions and will take them back to the host family’s house after classes. This chaperone will accompany students on all weekend tours. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, students will have activities with the chaperone. Students will be given the cell phone number of the chaperones in case of emergencies.
Extra money Students will need money to pay for lunch during the week and some weekend tours. They might need around $60 per week for additional meals and spending money. Credit cards (VISA & MasterCard) can be used to pay for things (when it is more than $10) or to withdraw money.
Calling parents Students can call the USA collect or they can use AT&T, MCI or Sprint calling cards.
Internet Students will have Internet access at school at a cost of $0.26 per 10 minutes.
Money exchange It is advised that students bring traveler's checks. These can be cashed at the school.
Health insurance Participants must have health insurance from their country. In case of illness or an emergency, parents will be notified and we will then follow any further instructions.

Rules and Regulations

Adult supervision
When students are not with the chaperone, they will stay with their host family. The host family might take their student out in the evenings; however, students will NOT be allowed to go out in the evenings without an adult member of their host family.
Night curfew
When students are not with the chaperone, they will stay with their host family. The host family might take their student out in the evenings; however, students will NOT be allowed to go out in the evenings without an adult member of their host family.
Drinking alcohol
Participating students will NOT be allowed to drink alcohol at any time. If they consume alcohol they will be expelled from the program, will not receive any refunds and will cover any extra expenses.

 

FAQ's

Is the program safe, well-supervised, challenging, and fun...?
The program for teenagers is very safe because students are under constant supervision either by a chaperone or by a member of their host family. They learn Spanish in a funny, amusing, and challenging atmosphere. In most of the activities and tours outside of class, students are encouraged to practice their Spanish.

Do you offer any kind of family program for adults & teens?
We have many options at the school. A teenage student can either attend the regular Spanish program or the program for teenagers. Adults attend our regular Spanish program.
My children are 15,16,.. years old. Do they have to attend the teenage program?
If you come in June and July, your children can attend the teen program. During the rest of the year, all students attend our regular program.

However, whenever possible, we suggest that your children participate at the Teenage Program.

If I come with my teenage daughter (son, niece, ...) can we stay in the same home? What kind of program can you offer us? Yes, you can stay in the same home. Please do not forget to include this request into your enrollment form. You can either participate at the regular Spanish program together or the teens can attend our program for teenagers while the adults attend our regular program.
Do I need to go with my teenager? Not necessarily, depending on the age he or she can travel solo and we will have adult supervision all the time.

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