
Learn Spanish & discover Costa Rica during a Teenagers Abroad Summer Camp Program in San Jose this summer!
Students of the Teenagers Abroad Spanish courses in San Jose can practice their newly acquired Spanish language skills while enjoying the following cultural & social activities and day excursions!
San Jose City Tour:
As students visit the main points of interest in Costa Rica’s capital city, they will be actively learning Spanish, as well as learning about San José’s rich history. Historical buildings are visited that were built in Pre-Columbian times. During the tour, students will have the chance to eat at a Costa Rican restaurant that will give them an authentic ‘taste’ of the history and culture of Costa Rica.
Country Club Visit & Meet Local Teenagers:
Students have the opportunity to mingle with fellow students and local Costa Rican teenagers as they visit a country club. There will be swimming pools, basketball courts, and soccer fields available to the students, as well as areas for them to relax for the day.
Family Day w/ Host Family:
Students will have the chance to spend a day as a part of the family. They will go along with their host family for activities that may include, church, grocery shopping, visiting relatives, celebrating birthdays and other special occasions, etc…
Local Dance Courses:
For students to gain a deeper understanding of Latin Culture, they can learn Salsa, Meringue and other traditional dances.
Local Cooking Courses:
In this activity, students learn new cooking and shopping vocabulary by preparing typical Costa Rican dishes.
Dinner & Karaoke Night:
It is well known that ‘Ticos’ are not shy people, even when they maybe should be! For example, at karaoke bars. During this activity, students are encouraged to get up and sing to practice their Spanish language skills even if they don’t have the best singing voice. A good time is always had by all!
Socializing:
Maybe the easiest activities of all, students just hang out, play games, practice their new dance moves and just enjoy their time with one another!
Sports on campus:
One of the favorite activities of our students where they have time to play basketball, soccer, volleyball and other traditional Costa Rican games.
Bowling:
A bus takes the students to San José to enjoy a night out in the city.
Roller Skating:
Just a bus ride away is a public roller skating rink. We’ll take our students there for some fun, relaxation and exercise. It’s a good chance for the students to meet local Costa Ricans, practice their Spanish and to hear Spanish dance music.
Shopping Day Trip:
Students will go to Moravia, a famous city for its handcraft stores. After they are done there, their Spanish language skills will be put to the test as they will be taken to the artisan market in San José. At the market, it is common practice to bargain for the unique Costa Rican products!
Indoor Soccer:
Students participate in the most popular sport in Costa Rica, soccer! Students will be teamed up with children from host families and have an evening of fun together.


Week | Time of Day | Mon. | Tues. | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
June | Morning | Dance Course | City Tour | Service Learning | Cooking Course | Art Course | Arenal Volcano | Hot Springs |
Evening |
| Bowling | Movies | Social Activity |
| Arenal Volcano | Hot Springs | |
June | Morning | Dance Course | Coffee Tour | Service Learning | Zoo Ave | Shop | Punta Leona | Host Family Activities |
Evening |
|
| Karaoke | Indoor Soccer |
| Punta Leona | Host Family Activities | |
June | Morning | Dance Course | Sports | Service Learning | Cooking Course | Art Course | Arenal Volcano | Hot Springs |
Evening |
| Roller-skating | Movies | Social Activity |
| Arenal Volcano | Hot Springs | |
June | Morning | Dance Course | Country Club | Service Learning | Butterfly Farm | Shop | Host Family Activities | Waterfall |
Evening |
|
| Dancing | Indoor Soccer |
| Rain Forest | Host Family Activities | |
July | Morning | Dance Course | Coffee Tour | Service Learning | Cooking Course | Art Course | Hot Springs | Arenal Volcano |
Evening |
|
| Movies | Social Activity |
| Hot Springs | Arenal Volcano | |
July | Morning | Dance Course | City Tour | Service Learning | Zoo Ave | Shop | Isla Tortuga | Host Family Activities |
Evening |
|
| Karaoke | Indoor Soccer |
| Beach Cruise | Host Family Activities | |
July | Morning | Dance Course | Coffee Tour | Service Learning | Cooking Course | Art Course | Arenal Volcano | Arenal Volcano |
Evening |
|
| Movies | Social Activity |
| Hot Springs | Hot Springs | |
July | Morning | Dance Course | Art Course | Service Learning | Butterfly Farm | Dance Course | Punta Leona | Host Family Activities |
Evening |
|
| Dancing | Indoor Soccer |
| Rain Forest | Host Family Activities | |
July | Morning | Dance Course | Movies | Service Learning | Cartago Tour | Art Course | Arenal Volcano | Hot Springs |
Evening |
|
| Movies | Social Activity |
| Arenal Volcano | Hot Springs | |
August | Morning | Dance Course | Social Activity | Service Learning | Zoo Ave | Dance Course | Poas Volcano | Host Family Activities |
Evening |
|
| Karaoke | Indoor Soccer |
| River Boat | Host Family Activities | |
August | Morning | Dance Course | Sports | Service Learning | Cooking Course | Art Course | Hot Springs | Departure |
Evening |
|
| Movies | Social Activity |
| Arenal Volcano | Departure |