Spain: LANGUAGE & CULTURE
Spain Summer Travel Program
Our Spain Summer Travel Program takes you on the journey of a lifetime. Teens engage in cultural and language immersion by interacting with locals and help the community by participating in community service projects.
Trip Details
Departures and Availability
Session 1
June 28, 2027 July 12, 2027 OpenFocus
Spanish Immersion, Cultural Immersion & Homestays
Grades
Entering 9th – Graduating 12th
Average Group Size
18 Students, 3 Staff
Days
15
Service Hours
20-30 Hours
Tuition
$6,295
Daily Activities at a Glance
Discover the exciting adventures and impactful moments awaiting each day on this itinerary!
- Group flight lands in Madrid
- Orientation and the famous rowboats at Retiro Park
- Picnic lunch and city exploration
- Travel to Rascafría in Sierra de Guadarrama for team-building activities in the beautiful high sierra
- Lozoya River hike
- Stand-up paddleboard tour – cool off and enjoy the sweeping views
- Ecological workshop with local artisans and knowledge-keepers, including an astronomy session under the stars
- Visit Buitrago del Lozoya, a picturesque Arab-origin village with ancient walls – scavenger hunt around town to practice your Spanish and engage with locals
- Stay with host families (4 nights) in Dílar village, located just outside Granada
- Visit the Alhambra and Albayzín
- Flamenco class and show at an authentic Flamenco Cueva de Gallo in Sacromonte, Granada
- Service projects include maintaining river paths, community gardening, and local community improvement projects with a women’s cooperative
- Exchange with local youth through pickup soccer games and organized language activities
- Spanish lessons with a local instructor specialized in immersive techniques
- Farewell dinner and talent show with the local community
- Paella-making workshop and city exploration, including souvenir shopping
- Meet social workers to discuss the Spanish migration crisis and discuss local parallels
- Explore Nerja Caves
- Kayak tour in the Mediterranean Sea
- High-speed train transfer back to Madrid
- Guided visit through the Reina Sofía Modern Art Museum
- Stroll through Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace
- Final reflection and celebratory dinner
- Departure for home
Spain Spanish Immersion Highlights
Explore the Heart of Spain
Our Spanish immersion program will kick off in Madrid, with team-building at Retiro Park and explore iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor, all while soaking in the city’s rich history.
Nature, Paddle Boarding & Stars
Our Summer travel program takes teens through rural Spain with scenic hikes, paddle boarding in a picturesque reservoir, and a night of stargazing. Immerse in nature, and appreciate the countryside amid your urban adventures.
Spanish Homestay Experience
During the homestay portion of the program, students live with local host families, practice Spanish in everyday settings, and gain a deeper understanding of Spanish culture and daily life.
Flamenco, History & Giving Back
Immerse yourself in the culture of Granada with flamenco dance lessons and meaningful community service projects in nearby Dilar. Explore the magical Alhambra.
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Spain Spanish Immersion Accommodations
Madrid
Our guesthouse is just off of the bustling square, Puerta del Sol and a few blocks walk to the majestic Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace. The historic 19th-century building was a favorite haunt of Ernest Hemingway and the location of the first cinema projection in Spain before it became the simple but comfortable guesthouse that it is today. All rooms have private bathrooms.
Rascafría
We begin our program in a quaint rural stonemade youth hostel in Rascafría, north of Madrid. Surrounded by the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, this is the perfect launch pad for orientation activities, hiking, and experiencing the Spanish rural side. Participants stay in dorm rooms with private baths.
Madrid
Our comfortable Madrid hotel is centrally located near local landmarks and public transportation. Rooms typically hold 2-4 students and have private bathrooms.
Granada
Our accommodations are at a locally owned and operated ecolodge in Dílar, just outside of Granada. Accompanied by the constant sound of the river Dílar, the airy lodge welcomes the arrival of young people who want to get to know, enjoy this environment, and learn to respect the environment. Accommodations consist of dorm-style lodging with private bathrooms and cozy common areas indoors and outdoors. Nutritious meals are also provided in the dining.
Málaga
Our centrally located hotel is within walking distance of most major historical sites, including the Alcazaba, and the Roman theatre. Rooms are for two to four students with private bathrooms.
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