Spanish Summer Camp:
Cuernavaca, Mexico

The Spanish school in Cuernavaca that hosts the Spanish summer camp has been receiving Spanish students from all over the world for more than two decades. Cuernavaca was one of the first cities in Mexico to grow in popularity for its outstanding Spanish schools. The proximity to Mexico City and the surrounding sites of interest including the ancient remains of Teotihuacan have made this particular summer camp one of our most popular high school Spanish programs.

The actual Spanish school is just under a 15 minute leisurely walk to the city center which is called the Zocalo and is known as the major meeting point and heart of Cuernavaca. The Spanish school has offered superior Spanish courses and students find the intensive Spanish classes to be quite rigorous and fulfilling. The campus where the summer camp in Mexico takes place is a converted estate, with cultivated gardens, swimming pool, basketball and volleyball courts as well as spacious patios. The Spanish classes are held in airy classrooms.

The school building also holds computer room with internet access, library, and a break area for the Spanish students. The Spanish school tries to encompass all the necessary facilities and also houses an authentic Mexican restaurant with a full mixed menu.

High School Spanish Courses in Cuernavaca

The high school Spanish program in Cuernavaca provides an intensive 6 lesson per day Spanish course. The Spanish curriculum encompasses four spanish text. The 6 hours of classes each day consist of 3 hours of Spanish grammar courses and practice, 1.5 hours of conversational Spanish with classmates and the instructor as well as 1.5 hours of practical Spanish related to specific situations and/or culture discussion in Spanish depending on the level of the high school student.

When focusing on Spanish related to specific situations, students will learn vocabulary that allows them to get around and participate in conversations related to everyday events while in Mexico. The cultural lessons for more advanced students will dwelve ith intermediate subject such as current events, Mexican or Latin arts, politices, and much more.

Every Tuesday and Thursday stuents will focus on specific pronunciation, expressions, songs, and dancing. All of these activities enhance the previous courses by allowing high school Spanish students to practice their Spanish in different fashions than the norm.

Mexico Spanish Camp Prices

Cuernavaca Spanish Summer Camp Accommodations

All high school Spanish students will live with a Mexican host family while they are at the Spanish summer camp. All of the host families selected for the Spanish summer camp are located in the Colonia area within walking distance to the school..

All summer camp housing in Cuernavaca is comfortable with middle class families who live in well kept homes. Many families speak little if any English and will only speak in Spanish with the high school students.

The host mothers are superb cooks; the water is purified and food is cooked with the students tastes and health in mind.The host families provide 3 meals daily.

The Spanish courses that are included with the Spanish summer camp in Cuernavaca can on any Monday during the months of June, July, and August. The high school students will start the camp by first taking a Spanish level placement test and are placed in a class with other teens who are at the sam level. The high school students at the camp will all participate in activities and excursions together.

All high school students attending the Cuernavaca summer camp must arrange an airport pickup from Mexico City unless they will be traveling with a parent. The cost for the airport pickup is $120 and is discounted to $60 per person for thos high school Spanish students that are arriving together. hly recommend that students utilize the school’s pickup service from Mexico City. All Spanish students attending the Spanish summer camp in Cuernavaca must submit their flight details at least one week in advance to their arrival ensure that their airport pickup will be arranged.

High School Student Supervision

The Spanish summer camp supplies moderate supervision for high school Spanish students. There will be times when high school students are NOT supervised by directors from summer camp. High school students will not be supervices when going to and from their host family, and down time from camp activities.

High school Spanish students attending the summer camp in Cuernavaca are to be at the highest maturity level for their age group and know how to handle themselves in a foreign country. Students who do not follow the summer camp rules will be dismissed from the program. High school students will receive full supervision during Spanish classes, activities, excursions, and during time at the host family.

Full Program for the Spanish Summer Camp

• Private or shared room with 3 meals per day.
• Six hours of Spanish Courses each day
• Mexican Cultural activities: Fiestas and Mexican cooking classes
• Weekend excursions at an additional cost
• Email Access for all high school students
• Access to onsite restaurant and camp swimming pool

Spanish Summer Camp Excursions

These are a few of the exursions that may be offered through the course of the Spanish summer camp: Toluca , Taxco Ballet Folklorico, Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, Chapultepec Castle , Tour of Historic downtown Mexico City, Teotihuacan , Xochicalco.

Spanish Summer Camp Daily Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Spanish Courses
3:45 p.m. - Volunteer work, Craft Workshop
6:00 p.m. - Mexican /Latin American Film

Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Courses
1:10 p.m. Excursion
4:10 p.m. Volleyball

Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Courses

Saturday and Sunday
10:00 a.m. Excursion outside Cuernavaca