{"id":23895,"date":"2025-12-19T14:09:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ialc.org\/?post_type=school&p=23895"},"modified":"2025-12-19T14:09:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:09:38","slug":"acampamento-de-verao-para-jovens-na-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"school","link":"https:\/\/www.ialc.org\/pt\/encontre-uma-escola\/acampamento-de-verao-para-jovens-na-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Acampamento de Ver\u00e3o Expanish Junior na Costa Rica"},"author":10,"featured_media":23890,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false},"ppma_author":[99],"class_list":["post-23895","school","type-school","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"acf_school_name":"Expanish","_acf_school_multiple_campus":true,"acf_school_campus_name":"Expanish Junior Summer Camp Costa Rica","acf_school_strapline":"Summer Camp: Spanish & Sustainability (12\u201317) \u2013 La Fortuna","acf_school_introduction":"\r\n

A boutique immersion camp combining Spanish lessons with hands-on sustainability workshops and rainforest excursions.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\r\n

This junior summer camp in La Fortuna takes place in July, with weekly start dates and full-board eco-lodging.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With dynamic Spanish classes, sustainability-focused workshops, and exciting evening <\/span>activities, teenage students can enjoy the perfect balance of education, adventure, and <\/span>environmental awareness. Campers leave with stronger language skills, a deeper <\/span>understanding of ecological values, new friendships from around the world, and unforgettable <\/span>memories of their Pura Vida summer.<\/span><\/p>\r\nSUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOPS<\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\nEach week, students participate in 3 hands-on sustainability workshops, designed to <\/span>connect them with Costa Rica\u2019s ecological values while learning through real experiences. <\/span>These workshops repeat weekly, but each week features new tasks, themes, and practical <\/span>activities, so campers always discover something different.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n

Eco-Farming & Farm-to-Table Cooking\r\n<\/span><\/strong>A unique opportunity for students to learn how an agroecological farm is managed while <\/span>connecting with Costa Rica\u2019s deep respect for the environment. Campers explore sustainable <\/span>agriculture from soil to plate, and prepare their own dish using ingredients they harvest <\/span>themselves.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Eco-Education & Community Connection\r\n<\/span><\/strong>Students visit a local primary school known for its ecological practices and community <\/span>engagement. Campers not only observe but also collaborate with Costa Rican students on simple <\/span>school projects.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Sustainability Leadership & Eco-Certification\r\n<\/span><\/strong>Campers visit the local development association to discover how the community earns the <\/span>prestigious Bandera Azul <\/span>Ecol\u00f3gica<\/span>, Costa Rica\u2019s national sustainability award.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","acf_school_levels":["All levels welcome, including those with no prior knowledge"],"acf_school_levels_custom":"","acf_school_size_":"Small","acf_school_age_group":["Juniors"],"acf_school_adult_min_age_group":"","acf_school_adult_class_size":"","acf_school_junior_min_age_group":"12","acf_school_junior_class_size":"8","acf_school_campus_availability_display":"July","acf_school_criteria_accommodation":["Own Hotel\/Guesthouse"],"acf_school_seasonal":true,"acf_school_custom_cta":"View Camp","options_for_school_with_na_destination":{"acf_naschool_name":"","acf_naschool_detail_tag":""},"acf_school_logo":16908,"acf_school_banner_image":"","acf_school_banner_carousel":[23875,23916,23917,23920],"acf_school_highlights_items":[{"acf_school_highlights_item":"Three sustainability workshops per week covering sustainable farming and cooking, eco-education and community initiatives at a local primary school, and the community\u2019s path to Costa Rica\u2019s Blue Flag award."},{"acf_school_highlights_item":"Campers stay at Hotel Faro Arenal, a family-run eco-property made up of charming cabins for four students surrounded by tropical gardens and mountain views."},{"acf_school_highlights_item":"Cultural activities: 3\u20135 fun weekly activities such as Latin dance, games, hot springs, and social events that bring Costa Rican culture to life."},{"acf_school_highlights_item":"Excursions including: Rafting, Bajos del Toro Waterfalls, R\u00edo Celeste, and other eco-focused experiences."},{"acf_school_highlights_item":"Weekend Transitions (Sunday-to-Sunday Programme) to San Jos\u00e9."}],"_acf_school_highlights_group":{"acf_school_highlights_video_id":"","acf_school_highlights_vimeo_id":"","acf_school_highlights_gallery":""},"acf_school_programs":"\r\n

Spanish courses offer an engaging, student-focused learning experience set in the heart of nature. Classes take place at the hotel in La Fortuna and include games, interaction, and real-world practice. With certified native teachers and a playful, hands-on approach, students learn in a supportive and motivating environment where they feel confident and inspired.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Classes are designed to nurture the development of the four essential language skills: S<\/span>peaking, Listening, Reading, Writing.<\/p>\r\n15 lessons\/week taught entirely in Spanish\r\n\u25cf Maximum 15 students\/class\r\n\u25cf Classes are held on the hotel premises\r\n\u25cf All Spanish levels welcome (A1 to C2)\r\n\u25cf All class material is included\r\n\r\n","acf_school_programs_items":null,"acf_school_acco_description":"

Campers stay at Hotel Faro Arenal<\/strong>, a family-run eco-property made up of charming cabins for four students surrounded by tropical gardens and mountain views.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n