Spanish Language Camp for Teens in Tarragona, Spain

The Spanish for Teenagers program takes place in Tarragona, a pleasant coastal resort approximately 100 km south of Barcelona (86 km from the airport)

Tarragona is a provincial capital and has a population of around 115,000. It is situated on the Costa Dorada and is an ideal location for a teenage program of this kind. The town is lively, but not too big; it has its own sandy beaches within walking distance of the school; it is very close to Port Aventura (one of Europe's largest theme parks) and is only an hour from Barcelona by bus or train.

Majestically situated on a rocky hill, standing high above the sea, Tarragona is an ancient place. The first settlers were Iberians, followed by Carthaginians; and later Tarragona was used as the base for the Roman conquest of the peninsula. Tarraco became the capital of Rome's eastern Iberian province, leading to the building of various temples and monuments in and around the city. Some of the most impressive monuments include the Passeig Arqueologic with its Roman walls, the Forum, the Amphitheatre and the Aqueduct. Today, Tarragona is one of the most important ports in the country. Not only is there an industrial port, but also the recently opened Port Esportiu, where, as well as looking at the leisure boats at their moorings, you can also visit a number of bars and restaurants. Further along the coast, various beaches can be found, including the Arrabassada and Platja Llarga, famous both for their beauty and their cleanliness.

International House Tarragona - Teen Program

13 to 17 years of age

Spanish Language Camp for Teenagers 2012:

International House Tarragona

IH Tarragona opened in 1980. The school building is located on a broad tree-lined avenue (the Rambla) in the very center of the city. The school is located in a typical town house and there are 8 spacious classrooms as well as a study area with internet use for students.

The course, which includes a full social program, is run as a joint venture between IH Barcelona and IH Tarragona. The Director, Keith Armstrong, and his team have extensive experience of organizing junior courses and dealing with younger students as a large majority of IH Tarragona's language students are under the age of 17.

The course is designed to ensure that students enjoy their Spanish classes as much as they enjoy the rest of the course program. Classroom activities are therefore varied and where possible involve tasks or games that make the learning process interesting and fun. The aim of the course is to develop the students' language skills in all areas but the emphasis is on developing speaking and comprehension skills, so there are a lot of practical activities that involve a great deal of interaction. As we have students from very many nationalities, it is relatively easy to ensure that everyone uses Spanish to communicate. We also try to ensure that students get the most out of their visits to places of interest in and around Tarragona so some class time is devoted to project work focused on the social program activities.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Accommodation: Accommodations are offered with local host families or in a student residence (see below for details)
Spanish Lessons: 15 Spanish Lessons per week in small groups divided by language level.
Activities: Daily activities and excursions are offered (see details below)

Spanish Language and Sports Camp Prices 2012:

(All programs: Please add USD 100.00 Lingua Service Worldwide Application fee. See Application Procedures.)

Program Duration: 2 to 6 weeks: (last day of program is 6 August!)

Prices 2012:

Program with Host Family accommodations:

2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks
USD 1,925	USD 2,669	USD 3,399	USD 4,128	USD 4,857

Program with Residence accommodations:

2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks
USD 2,211	USD 3,113	USD 3,985	USD 4,857	USD 5,745

Prices include: The course fee includes:

Airport transfer service on arrival and departure
3 hours of Spanish classes per day in multinational groups of up to 12 students (15 hours per week).
All teaching materials, tests and certificates
Accommodation as requested
Full board (with packed lunches some weekdays and excursions)
Full social program of sports and other activities including local visits and excursions
Local bus pass
Basic medical insurance

Starting Dates 2012: The program will run from Monday 2 July to Saturday 11 August and students will be able to stay from 2 to 6 weeks.

Possible starting dates are therefore as follows:

2 July (2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 weeks)
9 July (2, 3, 4, or 5 weeks)
16 July (2, 3, or 4 weeks)
23 July (2 or 3 weeks)
30 July (2 weeks)

Students should arrange to arrive on the Sunday before the course begins, and book departure flights for the Saturday their course finishes.

Accommodations: Two types of accommodation are available:

Host families - normally in shared rooms
Student residence - shared rooms

In all cases, the accommodation is with full board. Students with dietary restrictions or any other special needs are requested to make these known in advance.

Host families: All host families agree to fulfill the following conditions:

To provide students with rooms which are comfortably furnished
To provide basic laundry facilities and to change bed linen and towels weekly
To make a daily bath or shower available
To provide students with all meals (which may include a packed lunch on some days)
To provide students with a door key so that they can let themselves in and out
To treat students as family guests and generally behave in a friendly and hospitable manner
To ensure that students are at home at times agreed by the school or by the student's parents

Some of the host families live within walking distance of the school. However, in many cases it will be necessary for the students to take a bus from their family to the school. A 30-day student bus pass, which allows four journeys per day, is included in the course fee.

Sant Jordi Residence: The Sant Jordi student residence is located in the city centre, less than 15 minutes walk from International House. The residence, which provides accommodation throughout the academic year to students from the University of Tarragona, was opened in 1998 and is very well maintained.

Accommodation is available in spacious double or triple rooms with sheets and towels provided. Rooms with private bathrooms are also available for group leaders. The bedrooms are equipped with wardrobes, writing desks and chairs, desk lamps, bookcases and mirrors. Accommodation includes all meals.

Facilities that are available free to students include a TV lounge, a computer room, separate study rooms, and a gymnasium. Washing machines are also available for a small charge. Students are provided with a key to their room only. There is a 24-hour reception service.

Curfew policy: The school operates a policy which ensures that all students are back at their accommodation by 23.30, except on Friday and Saturday, when the deadline is extended until 01.30. This policy is strictly enforced both by the host families and the monitor at the residence.

Activities: The course includes a very full program of excursions and other activities with all costs covered by the course fee. The provisional program of activities for this July-August is as shown below. In the evenings, additional activities will be organised to keep the students entertained. These will include talent competitions, karaoke, arts and craft activities, etc.

Sample Program: (The precise details of the social program are subject to change, but modifications will be kept to a minimum)

Week 1

Monday: Orientation walk around Tarragona and welcome party. Fireworks display on the beach
Tuesday: Aquopolis Waterpark, Human castles
Wednesday: Visit to the Roman walls, Bingo night
Thursday: Arrabassada Beach and sports
Friday: Spanish tapas workshop
Saturday: Full-day excursion to Barcelona (Montju�c)
Sunday: Day with the host family or picnic on the beach

Week 2

Monday: Orientation walk around Tarragona or Milagro beach
Tuesday: Bowling
Wednesday: Treasure hunt, Fireworks on the beach
Thursday: Arrabassada Beach and sports
Friday: Free afternoon for shopping and Farewell party
Saturday: Full-day excursion to Port Aventura
Sunday: Day with the host family or picnic on the beach

Week 3

Monday: Orientation walk around Tarragona or beach
Tuesday: Aquopolis Waterpark, Human castles
Wednesday: Visit to Roman aqueduct, DVD night
Thursday: Arrabassada Beach and sports
Friday: Free afternoon for shopping, Farewell talent contest
Saturday: Full-day excursion to Barcelona (Park G�ell)
Sunday: Day with the host family or picnic on the beach

Week 4

Monday: Orientation walk around Tarragona or beach
Tuesday: Afternoon in Cambrils
Wednesday: Roman workshop, Bingo night
Thursday: Arrabassada Beach and sports
Friday: Free afternoon for shopping and Farewell party
Saturday: Full-day excursion to Port Aventura
Sunday: Day with the host family or picnic on the beach

Week 5

Monday: Orientation walk around Tarragona or beach
Tuesday: Aquopolis Waterpark, Human castles
Wednesday: Sevillanas dance workshop
Thursday: Arrabassada Beach and sports
Friday: Free afternoon for shopping, Farewell beach party
Saturday: Full-day excursion to Barcelona (Las Ramblas)
Sunday: Day with the host family or picnic on the beach

Week 6

Monday:Bowling
Tuesday: Afternoon in Salou, Picnic on the beach in Salou
Wednesday: Visit to the Roman walls, Pretori & Anfiteatre
Thursday: Afternoon/evening excursion to Port Aventura
Friday: Free afternoon and Farewell party

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating foreign currency rates.