Teen Language Camp in Salamanca, Spain with Greenheart!

This was my first time traveling alone and overall it was a very positive experience! I left feeling confident traveling on my own and realized I very much prefer handling my schedule than letting others handle it. I was not amazed by the school. The teachers were nice but the class work was very similar to your average Spanish class. Communication with GreenHeart was great but the communication from the school wasn’t the best. Overall I think this is a good program if it’s your first time traveling abroad. You’ll get a good mix of structured activities and the freedom to explore and very safe and welcoming city.

Green Hearts Travel’s Teen Language Camp is an amazing experience for young learners. The camp offers a fun way to learn a new language while exploring different cultures. From the start, it’s clear that the camp is all about making learning enjoyable and engaging. The language lessons are interactive and interesting, with activities like cooking classes, field trips, and games that help students practice the language in real-life situations. Instead of just memorizing vocabulary, campers get to use the language in everyday contexts, which makes it much easier to understand and remember. The camp also focuses on building friendships and confidence. Teens from all over the world come together, and the small group sizes make it easy to connect with others. The staff is friendly and supportive, always ready to help students with both learning and personal growth. The accommodations are comfortable, and the food is great, so campers feel at home during their stay. Overall, Green Hearts Travel’s Teen Language Camp is a perfect mix of education and fun. It’s a place where teens can learn a language, make new friends, and have an unforgettable adventure.

I recently participated in a teen travel Spanish immersion course in Salamanca, Spain. Overall, the experience was positive, though there were areas that could be improved. Pros: Beautiful Location: Salamanca is a picturesque city with a rich history. The opportunity to explore its beautiful architecture, vibrant plazas, and historic landmarks added significant value to the experience. The city's charm greatly enhanced my stay. Language Immersion: Being surrounded by the Spanish language daily was incredibly beneficial. Both formal classes and informal interactions helped me improve my speaking and listening skills more than I expected. Engaging Activities: The program included various cultural activities and excursions that were both fun and educational. Visits to museums, historical sites, and local markets enriched our understanding of Spanish culture. Supportive Staff: The program staff were generally supportive and approachable. They were always available to assist with any issues and provided helpful guidance throughout the course. Friendships: One of the highlights was meeting other teens from different parts of the world. The friendships and cultural exchanges we experienced were invaluable. Overall Experience: The teen travel Spanish immersion course in Salamanca was a worthwhile experience that provided a unique opportunity to improve my Spanish skills while enjoying the rich culture of Spain. While there were a few areas that could use improvement, the overall experience was positive and rewarding. I would recommend this program to other teens interested in language immersion and cultural exploration.

Travel is travel, but when you go somewhere with the intention of truly appreciating and adapting to the new culture it makes the experience all the more beneficial. Greenheart travel is a great entry point for new travelers and provided amazing service throughout my trip. This being my first time flying alone I found that I had little to no issues connecting with the program. Green heart travel was an amazing eye-opening experience, I recommend this program for anyone who is curious about the world and cultures around them.

We were disappointed with our Greenheart experience. We found communication very challenging. The complication arose when our 14 year old was left at the airport in Spain alone and no one was answering emergency numbers. We paid an additional $75 fee for a chaperone to meet him, his flight arrived at 6am which was outside the "normal" time. We did not have an issue paying this fee, however when the chaperone failed to show our son called us. At just after 1am EST (just after 6am in Spain) my husband and I called both the emergency phone numbers we were given, one in the USA and one in Spain. The number in the USA was an answering service (much like a doctors after hour number) and the service said both people who were supposed to be on call were not responding. As for the number in Spain no one was answering. So neither of the emergency numbers we were given worked and our 14 year old son was 3000 miles away in a different country. We entrusted our son's care with Greenheart and they failed. We were given instructions on the exact meeting location and our son confirmed with Airport security that he was in the correct spot. We were told later that the chaperone went to the wrong location. We finally were able to get through to Spain at 8:25 Spain time. When I finally did connect with Ana at Greenheart she apologized and said it was a good "learning experience" for our son and they would be refunding the chaperone fee. However I followed up a week later she told me that they would not refund the fee as despite the fact the Chaperone went to wrong location he was there. I had to send screen shots of my call logs to Emergency numbers and the length of time he was left alone to finally get them to refund this fee. We were stunned that no one bothered to answer the emergency lines despite knowing there were students scheduled to arrive. We were also surprised that even though Greenheart had our sons cell number as well as ours they never shared this with the chaperone who could have just called us or our son when he was unable to locate him at the airport. The other issue was what is promised on their website and what the kids actually get is not the same. The greenheart website says:Students that arrive at the Madrid airport before 11am travel by train to SalamancaStudents that arrive at the Madrid airport between 11am and 4pm will take the group shuttle that departs after 4:00pmSince my son was arriving at 6 am I assumed he would be traveling by train to Salamanca, however I was told that he would have to wait at the airport until 4 pm (10 hrs of waiting) to depart by shuttle. When I pointed this out, Greenheart finally agreed to coordinate two groups so that early arriving students didn't have to wait at the airport for 10 additional hrs. As for supervision and host experience the kids are pretty much left on their own to do whatever they want. The host family was very nice but there were a lot of people staying in their home, not all of them students, it seems they also rented out rooms to travelers. Greenheart also did not know who else would be staying with the host family which was not comforting. The students were given keys and allowed to pretty much come and go. Our son is used to NYC streets and is outgoing so he had fun exploring but if you are concerned with supervision there was not a lot. The classes at Estudio Sampere my son enjoyed and I would recommend going directly to them and skip using Greenheart. All and all it was a very disappointing experience. Communication is too challenging. I realize that we all make mistakes but what is telling is how people respond when a mistake is made. --

Being able to practice Spanish every day with classes and full immersion was perfect to really improve my skills. I loved talking to the locals, ordering food, learning from my teachers, and sharing stories with my host family. It's the ideal learning situation and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to really learn and practice Spanish.

I studied in Spain for 5 weeks during the summer and it changed my life forever. I learned so much Spanish, met incredible friends from all over the world and most importantly gained life experience that will help me forever such as not giving up when I tried something for the first time, learning how to take care of myself since my host mom was pretty much solely an in-home guardian and my teachers solely in-school guardians. I did always feel safe however and knew I could reach an adult at all times if I ever needed to but for the majority of my time I was having to look after myself and keep myself entertained, engaged, and safe which has been immeasurably useful in my everyday life as I no longer feel nervous having to do anything alone. I also learned how to make the most out of every situation and find the silver lining in everything! My trip abroad was the best five weeks of my life. Of course I had my ups and downs (especially when I saw a cockroach for the first time since I live in Alaska and we don’t have any and of course it was in my room), but I learned from every experience and truly believe I became a much better person for it.

Everything was very clear and the personelle was nice. The cultural activities they offered us were fun. When visiting another country, I would advice anyone to learn some basic phrases to make it easier for them to adjust. I personally would have liked if I was located a bit closer to the school since I had to walk 35 minutes everyday to school and to the activities.

I would not trade my time abroad for anything else! Greenheart did a lot to ensure that my trip was as memorable as possible, and I felt very cared for the entire time. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity! I will never forget it, and will definitely be back for more! If someone was on the fence about whether or not to choose Greenheart Travel, I would assure them that Greenheart does they're best to ensure the comfort and safety of each traveler, before, during, and after the trip. I would tell them about all the different travel opportunities, and the fact that Greenheart does a lot to help the environment as well, through volunteer programs, and covering up carbon footprints. They also have very reasonable prices for almost every program they offer. In short - Greenheart is simply wonderful and everyone should use this program to travel, study, or work abroad.

I highly recommend the Greenheart Teen Language Summer Program in Salamanca, Spain. I attended as part of the 6 week program. It was amazing. It was very difficult at first adjusting to listening and speaking Spanish all the time. Once I adjusted it then became amazing. The teacher are wonderful and make learning fun. The town is so beautiful, easy to walk and so friendly. I learned more in only 3 weeks than I did in 2 years taking Spanish in the States. It is an experience I won’t forget. I am already planning to go back next summer ...

Greenheart is really attentive to your needs and are always super fast to answer and communicate with you and your questions. They're also super nice! This will be one of the best choices you could ever make. Live in each moment you're there and try your best to absorb as much knowledge as you can. I loved my teachers and the language learning in general. I also liked the excursions and being able to see as much of the country as possible.

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Everyone from Greenheart is so nice and they help to make sure that you're 100% on your decision because they truly care about how you're doing, versus several other programs who are just in it for the money. I love how everyone was so understanding and always willing to help me. Once in Spain, it didn't hurt that not everyone spoke Spanish; it just gave me more of a chance to immerse myself! I feel like everything that Greenheart Travel gave me like the Spanish culture packet on the acceptance email was true to some extent, but it didn't really help when I was interacting with Spanish people. You can try to learn everything about what life in Salamanca is like, but that will never be enough. The unexpectedness of everything is what makes it so rewarding. One thing I didn’t like that much was my host family. I talked to several other Greenheart Travelers during my time in Salamanca, and they felt the same way as I did. I feel like it's good in theory, but these host families see it as their job and not as something to improve your understanding of their culture or to be a part of their family so it comes off as insincere. But I made the best of it and still loved my time! I'm so thankful that Greenheart Travel made this an amazing experience and look forward to doing another program (probably homestay abroad) with them next summer!!!

I only have two more days left in the Salamanca program and I wish I could stay for a 100 more! Living with a family is definitely a special experience that I'm glad I could have. The classes, while Im always learning new things that Id never heard of, aren't particularly challenging. In fact they're some of the most fun parts of the day! Thank you to Greenheart for giving me this amazing opportunity!