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Summer of Youth - Come celebrate the good life.

Experience the joy of a true high school immersion
in the lush green highlands of Costa Rica.
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July 10 - August 6
enrollment still open!

Where Spanish thrives naturally.

Language confidence thrives when we are open to new people, new outlooks and new challenges. Slow down this summer, take in the breeze and follow toucans in the trees.  While toasting tortillas make new friends, laugh, and feel at ease exploring yourself in a holistic place of waterfalls, horses, honey and cheese. 
​​Since 1998, our historic high school summer immersion brings youth together in a shared experience of friendship and community spirit.
Note on Covid: Our community is vaccinated and schools are open.

choose 2, 3 or 4 week session

2022 Dates / Costs
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Toucan in town Costa rica
Our Summer of Youth - invitation!
  • Youth-driven / Hosted by our high schools.
  • Flexible dates / Make this a great summer.​
  • Overseas travel Insurance / Family doctor.​
  • Onsite U.S. Director/ Individual support.
  • Family Lodging and Meals / Homestays.
  • Community Supported Leadership
Wholesome small-town adventure.
  • School hosted - Arts, Music, Sports.
  • Cook outs, bonfires, swimming holes.
  • Ecology, farms, rural service projects
  • Healthy, engaging, village life experience.
  • Spanish tutoring - novice to advance
  • Family friendly, walk-able home town.​
  • 5 villages along our "hammock highway".
Hold my program spot
High school exchange Costa Rica
Join our high school culture!

Unavoidable friendships and fluency.

Spanish thrives at high school
Spanish thrives when you socialize in it
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Fostering healthy friendships
Youth community service
Come together for a community purpose
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Explore our nearby hidden adventures.
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Enjoy impromptu, neighborhood village life
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Feel welcomed - from our Youth Ambassadors.

Leave your comfort zone - join ours!

Costa Rica summer immersion students

​​"As a parent, I wanted my son to gain some life experience on his own, this program inspired him in ways I never imagined.  He truly responded to the nurturing local community".
​Carol M.

Between two oceans, the lush green highlands of Tilaran

Summer of Youth - High School events

Non-academic school events:
  • Art / Music / Dance 
  • Peer to Peer sports/games
  • Outdoor classrooms and school gardens
  • 5 village network of cultural events
  • Youth-led volunteer programs
  • Water and wildlife neighborhood trails.
"So, we actually helped to re-design local signs that link each small village".

learn more.

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"it's an awesome place with a real sense of community"
​- student, Anna C.

Waterfalls explore Costa Rica

One community, one unforgettable summer.

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Relax, be yourself.
Teens living in Costa Rica
Youth mentorship
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Your Second Home
Youth community service and teacher led programs
Action based Leadership
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Community events

True wellness fosters healthy relationships.

Experience Costa Rica like a local high school student.

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​Costa Rica
​Youth Exchange
Tilaran, Costa Rica
Director - Ilba Prego
1.888.674.0408
​ilba@youthcr.org
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Do you know?
We offer flexible dates
Our high schools are in session.
100% of  program costs stay in our village
We are Central America's oldest
high school exchange. 

  • Home
  • Dates & Costs
  • Friends & Fluency
  • Our Community
  • Our Profile
    • Staff & Support
    • Host Family info
    • Faq's
    • Partners / Schools
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  • Quick ENROLL
  • For Teachers
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    • Payment 2022