Teen Summer Camps and High School Study Abroad

Language & Cultural Immersion Programs Are you between 13 and 17 and have a passion for foreign languages and culture? If so, we have an overseas program for you! Whether it’s a short-term summer program or a high school year abroad, participating in one of our programs will expand your horizons and prepare you for further studies after high school. Let us find the program that fits your needs. Call us toll free at 1 888 386 1411.

Dates Offered: Year-round
Costs: From $1600 for tuition and accommodation
Contact: The Learning Traveller Inc. Suite 406, 147 Wyndham Street North Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1T9 Canada
Phone: +1 519 821 3202. Fax: +1 519 821 7490.
Skype: thelearningtraveller
Email: info@learningtraveller.com
Website: www.learningtraveller.com

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The Learning Traveller Costa Rica Summer Camp
The TLT Costa Rica Summer Camp is the perfect combination of Spanish classes, volunteering, and fun activities. Participants will see their Spanish improve quickly while contributing meaningfully to a volunteer project. Other activities include a full schedule of sightseeing to volcanoes, coffee plantations, and of course the beach!

Dates: End of June to end of August, 2008
Costs: from $930/week (all inclusive)
Contact: The Learning Traveller Inc. Suite 406, 147 Wyndham Street North Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1T9 Canada
Phone: +1 519 821 3202. Fax: +1 519 821 7490.
Skype: thelearningtraveller
Email: info@learningtraveller.com
Website: www.learningtraveller.com

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Teen Language Programs Abroad
All Languages Abroad: 50 Countries 30 Languages 1 Adventure!
Teenagers Abroad specializes in sending young people between the ages of 10 - 18 to exciting places and programs around the world. Our programs offer language lessons, sports, leisure and cultural activities.

Website: www.teenagersabroad.com

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All Languages Abroad: 50 Countries 30 Languages 1 Adventure!
We have programs in a variety of countries, languages and structures. In some cases parents and kids can study together in the same class! In other cases we offer an adult program and a concurrent teen program.

Website: www.languagesabroad.com/teensparents.html

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Teen Summer Immersion Spanish Camp
Intercultura Costa Rica offers a Spanish immersion program for Teens which allows adolescents to learn Spanish and immerse themselves in Costa Rican culture. In addition to intensive Spanish classes, the summer program offers a variety of fun, chaperoned adventure activities. Students may study at the beach or in the city.

Dates: June 11th- August 13th
Contact: Barbara Miller, INTERCULTURA, Costa Rica, Language School & Cultural Center, P.O Box 1952-3000, Heredia Costa Rica, Central América; Tel. (506) 260 8480; Fax(506) 656 0127.
Email: info@interculturacostarica.com
Website: www.interculturacostarica.com/teen_spanish.html

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ASA Summer Study Abroad Programs
Three to four week summer study abroad programs in England (Oxford or Cambridge Universities) and Italy (Florence) for students completing grades 9-12. Combine a taste of college life with exploration of another culture! Excellent classes in exciting subjects, a wide range of activities to choose from, and guided excursions to all the best sights. Spend this summer with ASA!

Cost: $5995 - $7195
Dates: Multiple sessions in June, July & August
Contact: Evan Klavon, Assistant Director, Academic Study Associates (ASA), 375 West Broadway, Ste 200; New York, NY 10012.
Tel: 212-796-8344; 800-752-2250. Fax: 212-334-4934.
Email: Summer@asaprograms.com
Website: www.asaprograms.com

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ASA Summer Language Immersion Programs
Month-long language and cultural immersion programs: Barcelona, Spain; 4 Homestay locations in Andalucia, Spain; Nice, France; Florence, Italy; and Homestay w/ Community Service in Heredia, Costa Rica. For students grades 9-12 who have completed at least 1 (residential and Costa Rica) or 2 (homestays) years of language study. Daily language classes taught by native speakers, electives and activities in everything from Flamenco guitar to French cooking, and excursions to all the best sights. Spend this summer immersed in another culture with ASA!

Cost: $5395 - $7295
Dates: June - July
Contact: Cristina Cotumaccio, Assistant Director, Academic Study Associates (ASA), 375 West Broadway, Ste 200; New York, NY 10012.
Tel: 212-796-8346; 800-752-2250. Fax: 212-334-4934.
Email: summer@asaprograms.com
Website: www.asaprograms.com

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Spanish Camp in Costa Rica
Middle school students and high school freshmen – This truly amazing summer Spanish language experience is designed just for you! Based in safe and beautiful Grecia, Costa Rica! Fantastic Spanish classes with 3 students per class, visits to rainforests, volcanoes, beaches. Horseback riding, hiking, swimming and more! Experienced, bilingual chaperones.

Cost: $3750 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, medical insurance, all meals, 24 students, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Study Spanish in Costa Rica
High School Students – This summer Spanish immersion program takes place in 3 parts of Costa Rica, including Monteverde and Flamingo Beach. Homestay for two weeks, hotel stay for one week. Take intensive Spanish classes, earn university credit, hike, swim, zipline through the rainforest, socialize and make new lifelong friends.

Cost: $4400 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, medical insurance, all meals, 30 students, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Learn French in France
ECI, specializing in summer study abroad and exchange programs for high school students, has exciting summer trips in Lyon, Aix-en-Provence and Toulouse. These programs provide unique opportunities for pre-college teens to earn credit, study French in France, and offer the choice of staying with host families or in university-style dormitories.

Cost: $3850 - $5495 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, 3 days in Paris, medical insurance, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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ECI Summer Study in Spain
High School Students – Learn Spanish in Spain this summer! 3-4 week study and travel trips. Experience local culture, make friends you'll never forget, earn university credit. Build your future college application while having more fun than you can imagine. Join ECI for a life-changing adventure this summer!

Dates: Various sessions throughout the summer. 30 students per session.
Cost: $3850 - $6400 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, medical insurance, classes, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Study Spanish in Salamanca
Learn Spanish in Spain! Four-week summer study abroad and immersion programs for high school students. Earn university credit and build your college application. Spanish classes in vibrant Salamanca, homestay or dorm accommodation, unique activities, one week of traveling throughout Spain, fantastic chaperones. Join ECI for a life-changing adventure this summer!

Dates: Five sessions throughout the summer. 30 students per session.
Cost: $3850 - $5950 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, medical insurance, classes, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Granada Spain Summer Study
High school teens – Learn Spanish this summer in a lively Andalusian city filled cafés, shops, young people and amazing history. Live with local families or a student residence, take intensive Spanish classes with students from all over the world, earn university credit. Supervised activities/excursions, travel. 30 students, 3 experienced chaperones.

Cost: $5700-$5950 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, medical insurance, classes, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Nerja Spain Summer Study
High school students – study Spanish this summer and live in Nerja on the Costa del Sol, directly on the Mediterranean coast of Spain! Stay with friendly host families and build your college application as you practice the language and earn university credit. Supervised activities/excursions, travel. 30 students, 3 chaperones.

Cost: $5300-$5950 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, medical insurance, classes, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Study Spanish in San Sebastian
Study Spanish this summer in a lively beach resort town on the northern coast of Spain – open to high school students who’ve taken at least two years of Spanish. Live the language and culture with local families, take small-group Spanish classes with students from all over the world.

Cost: $6400 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions, one week of travel, medical insurance, classes, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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Andalusian Spanish Homestay
18 days living with a Spanish host family, 1 week of travel (No classes). This very unique program is open to teens who have taken at least 3 years of Spanish and want to be completely immersed in the language and culture of a family with teens of their own!

Cost: $4300 / includes airfare, all activities/excursions during travel week, medical insurance, most meals, three full-time chaperones.
Contact: Phyllis O'Neill, Edu-Culture International (ECI), P.O Box 2692, Berkeley, California 94702; tel.: 866-343-8990; fax: (510) 845-2231.
Email: info@educulture.org
Website: www.educulture.org

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AAVE Teen Summer Camp (America's Venture Ventures Everywhere)
AAVE is about feeling alive while giving back to the people and areas visited. Since 1976, AAVE has been providing adventure travel to teens. Joining AAVE is engaging in adventures which allow you to see yourself in a new way.

Contact: www.aave.com

Abbey Road Summer Overseas Programs
Summer language and cultural immersion programs are offered for high school students in France, Italy, Spain, and Greece.

Contact: 8904 Rangely Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90048. Tel.888-462-2239; www.goabbeyroad.com

Accademia Riaci
Pre-College Summer Art Credit Program in Florence, Italy
Featured summer majors: Life Drawing / Painting, Jewelry Making, Interior Design, Art History, Italian Language Studies. Language assistance and inspiring Artistic Excursions are included. Optional courses: Italian Home Cooking, Overnight Trip to Venice, Mediterranean Sea Day Trip.

Contact: accademiariaci@accademiariaci.info, www.accademiariaci.info

Academic Treks Programs Worldwide
Academic Treks, the academic adventure division of Broadreach, offers summer programs for high school and college students that blend adventure, hands-on learning, community service, cultural immersion and international travel. The 21-33 day summer trips focus on marine biology, Spanish language and environmental science and qualify for high school and/or college credit, as well as community service credit. Program locations include the Caribbean, Hawaii, British Columbia, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Mexico.

Contact: info@gobroadreach.com, www.academictreks.com

ACIS Summer Advantage
At-cost summer study and adventure programs in Europe for high school students. Scholarships available.

Contact: 343 Congress Street, Suite 3100, Boston, MA 02210; 800-913-7151; fax 617-450-5601; summeradvantage@acis.com; www.summeradvantage.com.

ActionQuest
Summer adventure camps for teens to Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Dutch West Indies, Ecuador, France, French Polynesia, French West Indies, Italy, Monaco, and St. Kitts and Nevis.

Contact: www.actionquest.com

Adventure Teen Travel
Offers adventure camps, teen tours and travel programs designed specifically for students aged 11-18 to some of the most amazing places on the planet, including Brazil, Canada, China, French West Indies, Greece, and Malta.

Contact: www.adventureteentravel.com

Adventure Treks
Substantive, and exciting summer adventures for young people through personal attention to every student. Programs in Canada and the U.S.

Contact: www.advtreks.com.

Adventures Cross Country
Teen summer adventures, specializing in student travel, youth travel, wilderness adventures, youth adventure and teen adventure travel programs since 1983. Camps and trips to Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Dutch West Indies, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, French West Indies, Italy, New Zealand, St. Kitts and Nevis, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, U.S., and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Contact: www.adventurescrosscountry.com

AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc.
A non-profit organization that sends high-school students for the year, summer, or semester to more than 50 countries to live with host-families and attend local schools. AFS utilizes volunteers in order to keep fees low.

Contact: 198 Madison Ave. 8th Floor, New York, NY 10016; 800-AFS-INFO; info.center@afs.org; www.afs.org.

Allens's Guide
Summer teen programs in Europe with adult supervision.

Contact: www.allensguide.com/Europe

Amigos de las Américas
Youth volunteers (at least 16 years old) are provided leadership development opportunities during training and while serving in community development projects in rural and semi-urban communities in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Contact: 5618 Star Lane, Houston, TX 77057; 800-231-7796;info@amigoslink.org; www.amigoslink.org.

AYUSA International
AYUSA is a non-profit organization promoting global learning and leadership through high school exchange programs. Students aged 15 through 18 learn about a new culture by living with a volunteer host family and studying at a local high school. Programs vary in length from summer, semester, or academic year. AYUSA offers scholarships and study abroad programs to more than 10 countries. Program fees apply.

Contact: 600 California Street, FL 10, San Francisco, CA 94108, Tel. 800-727-4540 ext.543; studyabroad@ayusa.org, www.ayusa.org.

Broadreach
Summer adventure teen travel programs and camps in Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dutch West Indies, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, French West Indies, Grenada, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, Trinidad & Tobago, and Hawaii.

Contact: www.gobroadreach.com

Costa Rican Adventures for Teens
Summer Camps
Hike, raft, bike, and zipline through Costa Rica on our 23 day EarthConnect program that integrates adventure travel, community service, and Spanish language immersion, including a week-long homestay. Outdoor Adventures for Jewish Teens: Hike, raft, zipline, surf, snorkel, and horseback ride through Costa Rica or Belize on our 22 day programs that integrates adventure travel, community service, and Jewish Community building.

Contact: info@costaricanadventures.com, www.costaricanadventures.com/earthconnect.

Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School
Adventure-based summer wilderness experiences for teens in Costa Rica.

Contact: www.crrobs.org

Cultural Academic Student Exchange, Inc.
Promotes international student exchanges. For U.S. students, ages 16 to 18, there are semester, school year, and summer opportunities to live with a host family and attend school in Belgium or Italy.

Contact: 19 Charmer Court, Middletown, NJ 07748; 800-458-8336, 732-671-6448; casenj@exchangestudents.org, www.exchangestudents.org.

Deer Hill Expeditions
We offer wilderness adventure and community service programs for teens grades 7-12. Programs are run in the Southwest USA, Costa Rica, and Equador.

Contact: info@deerhillexpeditions.com, www.deerhillexpeditions.com

Documentary Filmmaking and Cultural Immersion in Spain.
Study abroad in Cádiz, Spain this summer for 2½ weeks and create a documentary digital movie! Learn filmmaking while living with a host family, taking Spanish language classes, visiting Portugal and other sites in Andalusia. iD Tech Camps provides one camera and editing system per student.

Visit: www.internaldrive.com/spain/.

The Experiment in International Living
Summer Programs
The Experiment has offered transformational learning experiences for over 70 years. Summer programs, from three to five weeks, are available for high school students in more than 25 countries worldwide. Experimenters focus on themes such as community service, language study, travel, peace studies, ecology, the arts, or outdoor adventure. Homestays, experiential learning, and language immersion are part of the programs.

Contact: Kipling Road, P.O. Box 676, Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676. Tel. 802-257-7751 or 800-345-2929; eil@worldlearning.org, www.usexperiment.org.

Explorica Summer Academy
Summer Programs and Tours
Explorica offers Spanish Immersion in Marbella; Spanish Immersion in Mexico; Costa Rica Language, Adventure and Conservation; Costa Rica Sea Turtle Rescue and Conservation; French Immersion in the Cote D'Azur; Italian Language & Culture; European Cultures from London to Madrid; European Cultures from London to Athens, and Cultures of Italy and Greece.
Explorica's three-week travel, study, and volunteer programs for high-school students aged 14 to 18 years old let you explore your world with confidence. Combine international travel, immersion programs for intensive language learning, and volunteer work to expand your mind this summer.

Contact: info@summeracademy.com, www.explorica-study-abroad.com

Edukick
Summer and Yearlong Camps Providing the Language and Culture Soccer Experience of a Lifetime
EduKick International summer boarding schools and and year-long camps combine professional soccer training and language lessons in many countries. Athletes/students will learn a language, practice soccer and be immersed in a new culture.

Contact: info@edukick.com, www.edukick.com.

France Summer Camp
Summer Camp for Learning French
A boys summer camp Combining a French language program with activities and excursions for teenagers between the age of 13 to 19 years of age where you will learn French in France while experiencing the adventures of traveling abroad to a foreign country. This is a summer camp holiday experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Contact: info@lagiraudiere.com, www.lagiraudiere.com/summer_camp_boys.html

French Summer Course
Summer Language Program for Teenagers
Language program for children and teens in Antibes, Nice, Cannes, Paris, Hyères, Biarritz.

Contact: amira@cia-france.com, www.atoll-france.com.

International Summer School in St Andrews, Scotland
Offers high school students from all over the world (aged 14-18) the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure in the historic and picturesque seaside town of St Andrews. Offering a brilliant selection of Academic and Elective options and a summer experience like no other! Courses available in Creative Writing, Film, Debating, Golf, Cultural programs and much more.

Contact: info@summerschoolscotland.com, www.summerschoolscotland.com

ISSAC: Summer Programs in Norway and Sweden
Climate, Environment, and Me in Norway
The summer program takes you to southern Norway to explore ideas about living sustainably in the 21st century. Norway has an international reputation for environmental and global awareness. This climate-neutral program immerses you in the rural Norwegian community of Tørdal, where life is lived close to nature. You will see local examples of nature management, alternative energy, and waste and water management and discuss national policies and priorities. You will travel, explore, experience and discuss nature and culture along the western fjords, in agrarian Telemark, and while hiking on the spectacular Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Dates: June 29-July 18, 2008. Grades 9-12 and teachers.
Landscape Painting on an Island in the Sun in Sweden
The summer program introduces participants to watercolor landscape painting and glass blowing in several locations in Sweden. This unique 13-day program features cultural and recreational opportunities on Oland and concludes with a trip to Stockholm. The landscape painting portion of the program takes place at Capellagarden, a charming arts center on the beautiful island of Oland. Students will receive individualized painting instruction. Dates: July 10-22, 2008. Grades 9-12.

Website: www.goissac.org

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)
Six unique 5-week summer programs for high school students: Science Research in Russia, Art in Venice, Kenya African Safari, and three travelling programs: Spain/Portugal; Mexico; and European Capitals (11 visited). Students can earn college credit.

Contact: 111 John Street, Suite 800, New York, NY 10038. (800) 831-5095 or (212) 931-9953; info@KnowlegeExchange.org, www.KnowledgeExchange.org.

Kroka Expeditions
Teen Summer Travel Programs
Emphasizes sustainable travel experiences in which harmony with nature is the goal, and has teen summer travel programs in Canada, Ecuador, and the U.S.

Contact: www.kroka.com

Lake of the Woods International Home Stay
Offering three week summer English Camp and semester in Canada, attending school on a Native Reservation and weekly horseriding lessons included. Looking for students from around the globe.

Contact: adventurehomestay.ca

MexArt in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Summer Art and Spanish Teen Program
One month art, Spanish and cultural immersion program for students finishing the 8th - 12th grades. Art areas: painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, silver jewelry. All Spanish levels welcome. Highly supervised and structured program particularly suitable as a first study abroad experience. Also a Summer Dance and Spanish Teen Program.One month dance, Spanish and cultural immersion program for students finishing the 9th - 11th grades. Dance areas: hip hop, jazz, modern, ballet, Latin dance, folkloric dance. All Spanish levels welcome. Highly supervised and structured program particularly suitable as a first study abroad experience.

Contact: carly@gomexart.com, www.gomexart.com

MB International Summer Camp in Lignano, Italy
For children (10-12) and teens (13-18): The MB International Summer Camp program combines English or Italian language tuition with sports, creative and leisure activities in the fully equipped residential village of Villaggio Adriatico. This private area with parks and a beautiful beach is situated close to Lignano, a modern city, 80 km from Venice, Italy. Whether studying Italian or English, students integrate with a mix of nationalities of similar ages.

Contact: info@mbscambi.com, www.mbscambi.com/incoming.

Moondance Adventures
Teen summer adventures on trips in Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, France, and U.S.

Contact: www.moondanceadventures.com

Nacel International
French Language and Sports Summer Camp
Foreign students will no doubt profit from this sport camp to improve their French skills. The French language is the used during all activities: Sports, leisure time, etc. The camps are organized in Vichy, France. The "campers" are given 15 hours French lessons per week (3 hours in the morning, from Monday to Friday) in groups of about 15 students. Participants practice sports afternoons and share social activities afternoons and weekends.

Contact: info@nacel.org, www.nacel.org/cd/Summer-Camps/France.php

Nacel International
Summer Homestays
Homestays in France, Germany, Spain, and Australia which allow first-hand opportunities to understand local cultures, develop friendships with the host family, and improve communication skills through language immersion.

Contact: info@nacel.org, www.nacel.org/c/Homestay-Programs.php

New York Film Academy
Summer Camps
For high-school students ages fourteen to seventeen, the New York Film Academy offers a pre-college enrichment experience that is unparalleled. Each year hundreds of students from around the world benefit from the extraordinary education offered at the Academy. Our summer camps for teens are offered at The Dalton School in New York City, Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Oxford University, England, Harvard and Princeton Universities, Disney-MGM Studios in Florida, The French National Film School in Paris and in Florence, Italy.

Contact: film@nyfa.com, www.nyfa.com

PAX Abroad
Pax offers U.S. high school students, ages 15 to 18, programs and homestays for the school year and summer in France, Germany, Ecuador, Spain, Australia, Brazil, and China. Program fees.

Contact: 242 King Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. Tel. 800-555-6211 or 914-690-1340; academicexchange@pax.org, www.pax.org.

SPI (Study Programs International)
Summer High School Study Abroad in Cadiz, Santander, San Sebastian, Spain
18-day language immersion and cultural study abroad programsn. Program group is intimate and led by expeirenced directors.
Summer High School Study Abroad in Queretaro, Mexico
14-day language immersion and cultural study abroad program in Queretaro, Mexico. Program group is intimate and led by expeirenced directors.
Summer High School Study Abroad in Siena, Italy
25-day language immersion and cultural study abroad program in Siena, Italy. Program group is intimate and led by expeirenced directors.

Contact: info@spiabroad.com, www.spiabroad.com

STS Foundation
U.S. high school students, ages 15 to 18, can live and study abroad. Its programs in France, Germany, Italy, and Austria require at least two years of formal language training. Programs in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and the Netherlands have no language requirements. Programs are also offered in New Zealand and South Africa, and summer homestays are available as well. Application and program fees.

Contact: 6946 E 2nd St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251; Tel. 800-522-4678; info@stsfoundation.org, www.stsfoundation.org.

Summer Academy at Cape Town
Volunteer, Learn, Explore and Experience Cape Town, South Africa. Join high school students from around the world on a 3.5 week explorative journey, where you will volunteer with communities in-need, learn about Africa through discussion-based seminars, expore beautiful Cape Town, meet dynamic African leaders, and develop international friendships.

Contact: info@summeracademyct.com, www.SummerAcademyCT.com

Teen Summer Camps in France
Full immersion program for French in Paris.

Contact: amira@cia-france.com, www.accord-langues.com.

Teen-Summer-Camps.com
Study Abroad programs in Europe.

Contact: www.teen-summer-camps.com/AbroadEurope.htm

Teenagers Abroad
Teen Language Summer Camps & Schools Abroad
Teenagers Abroad specializes in sending young people between the ages of 13 -17 to exciting places and programs around the world. All our programs are designed to introduce young students another culture and to encourage them to make friends with other students from around the world.

Contact: teens@languagesabroad.com, www.teenagersabroad.com

Travel For Teens
The Summer of a Lifetime
Cultural Immersion trips to Europe and Australia for boys and girls ages 13-18. Fully supervised, authentic, geared toward learning by doing and toward natural interests of teens.

Contact: info@travelforteens.com, www.travelforteens.com

Triskallian Tours
Summer Adventure Programs
Triskallian Tours offers the premier summer travel adventures for teens in both Costa Rica and Thailand. Our Costa Rica Volunteer Service and Surf program combines a half day of learning how to surf or improving upon existing surfing skills with the other half of the day spent conducting community service. Our Thailand program combines small group travel with backpacking, to create the ulitmate adventure in teen student travel.

Contact: info@triskallian.com, www.triskallian.com

Visions Service Adventures
We offer summer programs for teenagers combining community service, outdoor adventure, and cross cultural interaction. We have programs in North and South America, Australia, and the Caribbean.

Contact: info@VisionsServiceAdventures.com, www.VisionsServiceAdventures.com.

Where There Be Dragons
Summer Youth Programs
For fifteen years, Where There Be Dragons has pioneered unparalleled small-group learning adventures in Asia, Latin America and Africa. Through off-the-beaten-path travel, home-stays, language study, service, and remote wilderness exploration, Dragons provides an honest and authentic survey of culture, landscape and development issues in the world's most intriguing locales. Summer programs are for students aged 15 and up.

Contact: info@wheretherebedragons.com, www.wheretherebedragons.com

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
Offers unique all-outdoor summer camps, teen adventure camps, and teen travel camps in Cambodia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Vietnam, and U.S.

Contact: www.wilderness-adventure.com

Wilderness Ventures
Summer Teenage Wilderness Adventures in Australia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and U.S.

Contact: www.wildernessventures.com

YMCA International Global Teens Summer Programs
The Global Teens Summer Program engages teenagers (15-19 years old) in group travel experiences with a focus on service learning and the development of leadership skills and cultural competence. Throughout a three-week experience, Global Teens participate in community service, home stays, interaction with teens from host countries such as Spain, Costa Rica, Thailand and The Gambia.

Contact: www.ymcaglobalteens.org/index.shtml

Youth for Understanding USA
Youth For Understanding (YFU) offers the learning adventure of a lifetime to high school students. A YFU study abroad program is an experience that will immerse you in the lives, cultures and communities of a real family in one of over 40 countries around the globe. You can choose from summer, semester, year or gap year programs. Change Your Life, Change Your World! Study Abroad with Youth For Understanding, one of the oldest and most respected student exchange organizations.

Contact: 6400 Goldsboro Rd. Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20817; 800.TEENAGE; Tel. 240-235-2100; admissions@yfu.org, www.yfu-usa.org.