Description

For the first time ever, the Cloud Forest School offers Summer Programs for local and international students alike. Full programming is available for the entire family, anywhere from 1 to 6 full weeks of exploratory, experiential learning in the Cloud Forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica.

Children ages 3-12 (both local and international) will participate in bilingual day camp activities in the morning with an emphasis on local ecology and culture. In the afternoon, language classes will be offered (Spanish or English). Adults are welcome to take intensive Spanish classes in the mornings and either take the afternoon off to explore or stay on our 106-acre campus to join in Land Stewardship projects or participate in cultural activities such as art, cooking, or dancing. Weekly field trips and visits from local experts and artists will provide a unique and unforgettable experience for all.

Highlights

Learn Spanish and experience Costa Rican culture firsthand in the beautiful Cloud Forest of Monteverde! Our Summer Program for families includes not only a fun, interactive day camp for children ages 3-12, but age appropriate language classes and optional cultural activities for parents and grandparents as well. International and local students learn and play together on our 106-acre campus. Visits from local experts in Cloud Forest ecology as well as resident artists, musicians, and writers are all a part of the experience. Weekly field trips are built into the program for all participants to enjoy, and optional weekend and weeknight trips and tours can be easily arranged with our External Relations team.

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Half-Day, USD350/week. Full-Day, USD600/week

Program Fees Include:

10-12 hours of Spanish instruction per week, 10-12 hours of cultural/environmental activities per week, 1 daytime field trip per week, lunch and transportation Monday--Friday, internet access, orientation and ongoing support.

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of maximum 15

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Cloud Forest School's Mission Statement

Cloud Forest School mission is to nurture generations of ecologically aware, academically well-rounded bilingual individuals. We will work to provide students with the knowledge, values and skills needed to make environmentally and socially conscious decisions on a local, national and global scale. Our vision is a sustainable future for the Earth through educating individuals to love, respect and protect the natural environment, to strive for justice and peace as well as academic excellence and to work towards conserving biodiversity and enriching community life.

Year Founded

1991