Learn and improve your Spanish skills through full language and cultural immersion on Greenheart Travel’s summer language camp program in San Jose or Manuel Antonio!
We welcome teen students of all skills, including beginners! Live with a Costa Rican host family and make friends from around the world, all while learning about the country and culture of Costa Rica.
Program at a glance:
- 15 morning classes a week (3 classes per day for 50 minutes each)
- Schools in 2 locations — San Jose & Manuel Antonio (live in the city or at the beach!)
- Classes are taught by native-speaking teachers who specialize in teaching Spanish as a foreign language
- Written tests are given on the first day of class to determine the appropriate level: Elementary, Intermediate, or Advanced
- Lessons involve speaking, listening, reading, and writing in lively and informal small classes
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Updated Aug 20, 2026
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My time as an exchange student in Costa Rica has truly been such a great opportunity and experience. Living with my host family made me feel truly welcomed and part of their home, and every day gave me a chance to learn more about the culture, the language, and myself. From the beautiful nature and exciting adventures to the small everyday moments, I gained new perspectives and made memories I will never forget.
I loved my summer camp in Costa Rica. My Spanish improved greatly! Now I can hear and understand Spanish when it's spoken very fast! My speaking still needs improvement but it's just my confidence in the way. My favorite excursion was going to La Paz volcano and waterfalls which was so beautiful! We saw all sorts of animals that I had only seen in books. The culture there was so easy going, we constantly heard the phrase,"Pura Vida" meaning pure life. I would recommend this trip to all highschool students interested in Spanish and the Costa Rican culture! Pura Vida!
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Students are supervised and chaperoned at all times. They are never allowed to leave the school grounds or residence without being accompanied by a chaperone. They are picked up and dropped off at their host family daily.
Through language immersion, your child will learn practical language skills in a classroom and is encouraged to use these with local, native speakers during excursions and/or host family experiences. Studies show that 4 weeks of full language immersion can be equivalent to a yearlong college language course because of the intensity of use.
Costa Rica is usually warm, although climates vary depending on altitude and location within the country. There are two seasons, rainy and dry. The dry season generally runs from January to May, and the rainy season lasts from May/April to November/December. Even during the dry season, there is a chance of rain every day, so be prepared for humidity!
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