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SUMMER CAMP IN COSTA RICA FOR HIGH

SCHOOL STUDENTS
   
Spanish classes for middle school students in Costa Rica

The program is designed to prepare participants for college by developing the necessary skills to operate comfortably in Spanish and an international setting.

This summer camp offers a unique combination of educational experiences and fun activities that helps a student develop as a person.
It is an experience the student will never forget. We have been teaching Spanish to international students since 1994.
Spanish immersion programs for high school students DATES AND LOCATION:
The program takes place from June 7 to August 15, 2009 in classrooms of a private high school in Heredia, Costa Rica.
 
spanish classes for high school students in Costa Rica THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY:
Spanish classes for high school students in Costa Rica
Students gain exposure to the rain forest, its ecosystems, and the importance of nature preservation. Participants visit the main Costa Rican national parks. These parks demostrate Costa Rica's efforts to protect nature by reserving a larger percentaje of its land for parks than any other country on earth.
 
Spansih classes for middle school students in Costa Rica HISTORY, POLITICS AND ECONOMY:
Costa Rica is the only country in the world that has not had an army since 1949. Students learn the historical basis of Costa Rica's economy, language, and religions; why the army was abolished, and the evolution of other societal elements.
 
Spanish language immersion in Costa Rica for high school students CULTURE:
Living with a Costa Rica host family exposes students to Latin American customs, social life, family values, religion, and food as museums and other cultural places that give an overall demostration of Costa Rican culture.
 
Programs for high school students in Costa Rica SOCIAL SKILLS:
By interacting with people with various backgrounds in different situations,students have an excellent apportunity to develop social and leadership skill and values they can carry throughout their lives.
 
programs for middle school students in Costa Rica VOLUNTEER WORK:
Participants have the opportunity to volunteer once a week at public schools in economically depressed area; help in orphanages, in nursing homes, in recycling projects or protecting the enviroment.

We choose the project depending on availavility and need.
Activities inlude: teaching basic English to the childen, singingsong in Spanish and English, maintaining the school's facilities, and working in the school's vegetable garden with the children.
 
Summer programs in Costa Rica for high school students SPANISH LANGUAGE:
Motivation for learning a foreign language greatly increases when a person in completely immersed in that language. That is our main objective at COSI's Teenage Summer Camp. When students return home, grades improve in their Spanish classes and strudents are inspired to further their education in Spanish.
Summer programs in Costa Rica for teenagers FREE TIME:

We understand the importance of relaxation and free time during an international exchange program. Therefore, sutdents have time to relax, go shopping, go to the movies, see concerts, visit the zoo, and many other activities.

Programs for teenagers in Costa Rica
Spanish classes for teenagers SAFETY:
Participants' safety is our top priority. Students are accompanied by qualified chaperones or their host families at all times to ensure their safety.
 

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
Spanish classes for teenagers in Costa Rica Extra money:
Students need money to pay for extra food and snacks if desire or to buy authentic handcrafts or presents. We suggest around $60 per week. Credit cards (VISA and MasterCard) can be used for purchases over $10 or to witdraw money. Traveler's checks can be cashed either at the school or at a bank.
 
Spanish language immersion in Costa Rica for teenagers Arrival info:
Students may arrive a few days before starting classes. if a whole weekend excursion is scheduled and new students arrive on Saturday, they spend Sunday getting to know their host family.
 
Programs for teenagers in Costa Rica Spanish classes:
Students have 3 hours of Spanish each weekday. They occur in the afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30p.m.
 
Spanish immersion programs for high school students Chaperones:
Our camp employs chaperones who pick up students at the airport, accompany all the activities, and assist students with anything they might need. Students are not allowed to go out by themselves due to safety reasons.
 
Spanish immersion programs for middle school students Transportation:
Most of the transportation will be provided by a private minibus.
 
Spanish immersion programs for teenagers Accommodations:
During the week, students stay with host families. On weekend overnight tours, students stay in hotels and share rooms with same gender and similar aged students. They are supervised by chaperones.
 
Programs for middle school students Calling parents:
Students can call the USA collect or they can use AT&T, MCI, or Sprint calling cards. Internet can be used for a smallfee. We have international calling cards available for students to purchase for $20.
 
Spanish classes for teenagers Drinking alcohol or smoking:
Participating students are not allowed to consume alcohol or smoke at any point during their stay. If students consume alcohol or smoke, they will be expelled from the program, will not be refunded, and will cover and expenses.
 
Spanish classes for high school students Night curfew:
Students are NOT allowed to go out by themselves at any time, day or night. When students are not with the chaperones, they stay with their host family. Adults in the host families are allowed to take the students out in the evenings..
 
Spanish classes for middle school students in Costa Rica Money exchange:
We advise that students bring traveler's checks which can be cashed at COSI. They can also use credit cards to withdraw money.
 
Spanish Immersion programs for teenagers 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. The student will be taken to the hospital the parents will be notified immediately about the situation.
 
Spanish immersion programs for high school students Waiver:
In order to enroll, students and parents must sign a waiver that explains the rules in detail.
 
Spanish immersion programs for high school students Sending Mail:
Sending packages to Costa Rica through mail is not recommended. It takes a long time, also it takes a lot of time to clear customs and taxes are high.
 

Spanish immersion programs for teenagers
Spanish language in Costa Rica for teenagers
Spanish language in Costa Rica for teenagers

Telephone: +506 2234-1001
Fax: +506 2253-2117
From the USA: 1-800-771-5184
COSI: Costa Rica Spanish Institute
P.O.Box: 1366-2050
San Pedro, San José Costa Rica