Elementary - Explornatura

Fun and adventurous language learning

Our Spanish Summer Camps in Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica are designed to provide children from 5 to 10 years of age with a fun and adventurous learning vacation, while their parents or guardians can take the Adult Spanish Classes or enjoy all that Tamarindo has to offer during the hours of the Children’s Camp. Also, a babysitting service is available for those under 2yrs.

The Elementary School Group will be split into two age groups for the Spanish classes: 5 to 7 yrs. and 8 to 10 yrs. This is to provide age and developmentally appropriate Spanish lessons and curriculum. Students in these groups will be given evaluations and further separated by level of Spanish ability.

The Children’s Spanish Camp runs Monday through Friday, from 8am to 2pm and this is sample of the activities offered:
We will have a surf lesson each week, an adventure tour, and a cultural exchange, in addition to games, classes, art, beach time and lunch. Each week, tours and activities will be rotated in order to give our students the widest possible range of experiences in Costa Rica. Tour options include an Estuary Tour, Zip Lining Tour, Sailboat Tour, Farm Tour, and the Playa Conchal Beach Tour.

The main part of the camp takes place in a beautiful outdoor space in a private beachfront resort; this allows us to do most of our activities outdoors in the fresh air. The space is large, with a thatched roof, plenty of fans, shade and bathrooms. We have access to the resort’s swimming pool as well as other amenities to conduct our games and activities. Each day we will have our Spanish lessons, which are combined with different cultural activities, beach time, traditional games, art classes, adventure tours and surfing lessons on Fridays.

Every Sunday at 4pm, we welcome all new families to our Spanish School for a Camp Orientation. It is very important that children and adults attend this function. The adults will meet with the Camp Director, Massi Devoto who will go over the weekly activities, time schedules and expectations.

Playa Tamarindo is located on the Northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica and is a world-famous surfing destination with different breaks, ideal for surfers of all levels and abilities, from beginner to advanced. Because of the great year-round weather, proximity to numerous beaches and protected forests, this area is the perfect place to experience an unforgettable family learning vacation in Costa Rica.

Ages: 5-10 yrs
Duration: weekly

$685

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When

Start dates: Children programs will start every Monday from
- Week 1: June 17, 2024
- Week 9: August 12, 2024

What’s included

10 hours/week of Spanish classes
Mid-morning snack and lunch everyday
Weekly activities and tours such as the ones described above

What to bring

Sturdy water shoes, rain ponchos, flashlights, multiple swimsuits, beach towels, bug repellent and sunscreen. For your convenience, we’ll provide you with a list of suggested items to bring to camp.
Students are asked to bring all their belongings in a waterproof backpack.
It is not recommended that students bring any unnecessary electronic devices that might be ruined by exposure to rain or water.

Spanish Class

Spanish classes are held at our private Spanish Institute in Tamarindo, Guanacaste.
Classes are Monday to Friday 8am – 2:00pm, with a snack break at 10am.

Flight details

Airport pick up is not included in the camp price but can be arranged for an additional fee.
Families are recommended to fly into Liberia International Airport (LIR)

Family lodging

Lodging is not included in the camp price but can be arranged and quoted separately based on your preferences.

Discounts

Children’s Long-Term Discount:

$25/week off! the Children’s Camp Price when the student attends 4 weeks or more (Pre-K students, 2 to 4 yrs. and adults are not eligible for this discount.)
Sibling Discount:

If two or more siblings sign up to attend our camps at the same time, they will each receive a discount, applicable as follows: $50/week off for Teen residential campers, $25/week off for Teen day campers, $25/week for the Children’s Spanish Camp. (Adult and Pre-K students are not eligible for this discount.)

Elementary School

Children Spanish Camp