Cultural Embrace offers an incredible way for juniors to spend a summer abroad. Designed for students to gain personal, cultural, communication, social and leadership skills, and to embrace various cultures by immersing themselves in the local communities they are visiting. Our summer programs offer students the chance to learn a foreign language, discover new cultural activities, make friends from all around the world, engage in service learning projects, and truly experience the local culture in an unique, international environment. 

Students will be with other participants from the same age-group, that share their same interests. Educational, cultural, and recreational activities will be prepared on a daily basis, as well as regular sight-seeing excursions and service projects. Meals and housing will be included in safe, conveniently located home-stays or on-site accommodations. Special dietary diets and meals can be prepared on request. 

Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences!

Learn Spanish in a multicultural, healthy, and friendly environment with 60% Spanish participants 
Experience Spanish culture and traditions with friendly and qualified supervision by native teachers, monitors and staff
An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
An opportunity to participate in and learn Spanish cultural activities (e.g.: language, cooking, crafts)
Discover Spain with memorable travel experiences and ways to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about 
The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe 
A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills 

Cultural Embrace Offers:

• 20 Spanish language lessons per week
  45 minutes per lesson provided in to 3 or 4 lessons per day. Six different levels of Spanish range from complete beginner to advanced level. A maximum of 12 students per group. Classes taught by native Spanish speakers who hold five-year university degrees in Spanish linguistics or education. A combination of grammar, written, and conversational methodologies taught.
• Room & Board
  Residential accommodations and host families are available in all cities.  Breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinner are included daily. Special dietary/allergy needs will be met upon request.
• Classroom Materials
  Study materials for class are provided (textbook/workbook and photocopies of exercises).  
• Social Activities and Excursions
  Social activities and excursions are available.  
• Internet Access
  Free email, internet, and library/video room access, where available.
• Travel Insurance:  Comprehensive Medical Coverage 
  Our program includes a comprehensive international traveler's medical coverage. 
• Arrival Assistance 
  An optional airport pick-up and transfer is available.   
• Cultural Embrace Kit
  Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of traveling abroad.
• 24-Hours Full-time Representation & Supervision
  Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and Spain prior to, during, and after your placement.
• Certificate & Academic Report
  Upon completion of the course, you will receive an accredited certificate and academic report with the CEELE (University of Alcala) seal.

SPAIN: Barcelona, Madrid, Marbella, Salamanca, Granada, Valencia

Students 13 to 18 years old can participate in an international summer camp in Barcelona*, Madrid*, Marbella, Salamanca*, Granada**, or Valencia***. 60% of the students attending will be local Spanish students. Groups and lessons will be separated into appropirate age groups and class lessons will be divided based on language proficiency.  Additional lessons for tennis, horseback riding, golf, and swimming are available The corresponding activities are broken down as follows: Group A: 13-14 years old, Group B: 15-18 years old.

A Typical Day in Spain:                                                                               A Sample Menu in Spain:
08:15-08:30 - Wake Up                                                                               Breakfasts: Cereal, pastries, toast, eggs, bacon,
08:30-09:15 - Breakfast                                                                               churros, juices, milk, etc 
09:15-09:30 - Meet with your counselor/coach                                       Lunches: Salads, spaghetti, pork tenderloins, roast
09:30-10:15 - 1st Spanish lesson                                                             chicken, gazpacho, fries, stew, soups, paella, etc 
10:15-11:00 - 2nd Spanish lesson                                                           Snacks: Baguettes with cheese, muffins, juices, etc 
11:00-11:30 - Break                                                                                     Dinners: Salads, croquettes, meat pies, pizza,
11:30-12:15 - 3rd Spanish lesson                                                             sausages w/potatoes, chicken filets, fruits, etc
12:15-13:00 - 4th Spanish lesson
13:00-14:00 - Recreational/Social actvities
14:00-15:15 - Lunch
15:15-16:00 - Rest period/recreational sports
16:00-18:00 - Cultural Workshop
18:00-18:30 - Snack break
18:30-20:00 - Recreational/Social activities
20:00-21:00 - Shower Time
21:00-21:45 - Dinner
21:45-23:00 - Social evening activities
23:00-23:30 - Lights out

Our experience has taught us that excursions and cultural visits are a very important part of the learning process. These activities allow students to understand in more detail Spain’s rich, varied culture and rooted traditions. This is why we organize a minimum of one full-day and two half-day excursions for every two-week summer period. These excursions are deisnged to introduce the participants to the great diversity of Spanish culture, food, and geography. Sample excursions are as follows:

Madrid Full-day trips: Toledo, Avila, Segovia, or Salamanca  Half-day trips: El Escorial, the Aqua park, the historic center of Madrid, the Prado Museum, Alcala de Henares, Aranjuez, city tours of Madrid

Marbella Full-day trips: Seville, Granada, Tarifa, or Ronda  Half-day trips: Puerto Banus, Jijas, Sierra de las Nieves, city tours of Marbella

Salamanca Full-day trips: Avila, Segovia, Portugal, Ciudad Rodrigo, La Alberca and Albade Tormes  Half-day trips: local sites of cultural & historical interests in Salamanca such as the cathedral, the Palacio and Casa de las Conchas

During the week, activities are held in the afternoon or in the evening. The scheduling of activities is designed to ensure that the students learn and participate in as many sports, workshops, and recreational activities as possible. The activities are always appropriate for each age level. Sample activities include:

Team Sports: Basketball, Aerobics, Volleyball, Baseball, Track & Field, Soccer, Water polo, Capoeira, etc
Indiviual Sports: Swimming, Golf*, Tennis*, Archery, Horseback riding*, Bowling, Hockey, Rock climbing, etc
Recreational Activities: Contests, Treasure hunts, Party nights, Talent shows, Theater, Music, Dances, Art, etc
Cultural Workshops: Theater, Music, Newspaper Press, Ballroom Dancing, Handicrafts, Cooking, etc

*optional activities and lessons for additional fee

Schools/locations: 2008 Start Dates
Barcelona: July 6, 20; August 3
Granada: June 29*; July 6, 20; August 3, 17
Marbella: June 29*; July 6, 20; August 3, 17
Madrid: July 6, 20; August 3
Salamanca: June 29; July 6, 20; August 3
Valencia: July 6, 20; August 3
*June 29 only available for 3 or 5 weeks

Duration	Price (in Euros)
2 weeks	€1340
3 weeks	€1975
4 weeks	€2395
6 weeks	€3245
8 weeks	€4180
+ extra week	€645

*Prices subject to change based on currency exchange rates
**Can$, Aus$, Br£, Euros€ can be accepted with an additional service charge for currency conversion
***Fee includes: 20 lessons Spanish/week, accommodations, 4 meals/day, health insurance, textbooks, activities, excursions, 24-7 supervision

1. Obtain the Cultural Classes Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways:

(a) Download the forms:  Cultural Classes Form (PDF).

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be mailed to you within 7-10 days.

(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free) to have the forms mailed to you in 7-10 days. 

2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.

3. Submit your completed application packet to:

CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745 USA

Completed packet should include:

• Cultural Classes Program Application
• Signed Cultural Classes Agreement
• Copy of your passport (information page only)
• Two 1½" x 2" official passport-size photos, signed on the back
• US$200 non-refundable application fee
  

Cultural Embrace requires an expedited application fee for those applying 12 weeks or less before the desired date of departure. Applications received 8-12 weeks prior to desired departure date will be charged $150. Applications received less than 8 weeks before the desired departure date will be charged $250.

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@culturalembrace.com or you can call us at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free).