Social Activities & Attractions in San Jose

Teens that study abroad in Costa Rica are sure to have an exciting & educational experience that they'll never forget!

Activities & Excursions - Study Abroad - Spanish Courses in Costa Rica

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.

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Weekly Calender of Events (Approx. Dates)

Week

Time of Day

Mon.

Tues.

Wed.

Thurs.

Fri.

Sat.

Sun.

June
4-10 

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
11-17 

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
18-24 

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
25-1 July

Morning

Dance Course

Country Club

Service Learning

Butterfly Farm

Shop

Host Family Activities

Waterfall

Evening

 

 

Dancing

Indoor Soccer

 

Rain Forest

Host Family Activities

July
2-8 

Morning

Dance Course

Coffee Tour

Service Learning

Cooking Course

Art Course

Hot Springs

Arenal Volcano

Evening

 

 

Movies

Social Activity

 

Hot Springs

Arenal Volcano

July
9-15 

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
16-22 

Morning

Dance Course

Coffee Tour

Service Learning

Cooking Course

Art Course

Arenal Volcano

Arenal Volcano

Evening

 

 

Movies

Social Activity

 

Hot Springs

Hot Springs

July
23-29 

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
30-5 August

Morning

Dance Course

Movies

Service Learning

Cartago Tour

Art Course

Arenal Volcano

Hot Springs

Evening

 

 

Movies

Social Activity

 

Arenal Volcano

Hot Springs

August
6-12 

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
13-19 

Morning

Dance Course

Sports

Service Learning

Cooking Course

Art Course

Hot Springs

Departure

Evening

 

 

Movies

Social Activity

 

Arenal Volcano

Departure