Early bird price expires on Dec 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Duration: 15 Days Medellín - City of Eternal Spring (Innovation & Urban Culture) Jericó - Colonial Mountain Town (Host Family Immersion) Day 1: Arrival & Orientation Airport pickup and transfer to accommodation in El Poblado Welcome orientation: Safety protocols, cultural norms, and program expectations Spanish placement assessment (written and oral) Evening: Traditional Colombian dinner with program coordinators Spanish Component: Basic survival phrases workshop Day 2: Medellín Transformation Story Morning: Guided tour of Comuna 13 with local guides Street art interpretation and community resilience stories Escalator system and urban innovation discussion Afternoon: Spanish Class Session 1 (2 hours) Introduction to Colombian Spanish particularities Vocabulary for daily life and service work Evening: optional Conversation exchange with Colombian university students Community Engagement: Stories from former gang members turned community leaders Day 3: Innovation & Social Enterprise Morning: Metro system exploration and Parque Explora science museum Afternoon: Spanish Class Session 2 (2 hours) Focus: Describing communities and social issues Role-play scenarios Late Afternoon: Visit to Arvi Natural Park Evening: Salsa dancing class with local instructors Service Learning: Introduction to community service project themes Day 4: Travel Day & Welcome to Jericó Morning: Scenic drive through Antioquia mountains to Jericó (3.5 hours) Arrival in Jericó and town orientation walking tour Visit to main plaza, Basilica Menor, and local artisan shops Afternoon: Meet host families with facilitated introduction activities Evening: First dinner with host families Spanish Component: Host family communication guide and household vocabulary Day 5: Settling In & Community Discovery Morning: Spanish Class Session 3 at local school (3 hours) Grammar focus: Present tense and daily routines Cultural focus: Colombian family life and meal traditions Afternoon: Community mapping activity with local youth Students explore Jericó neighborhoods with Colombian peers Practice conversational Spanish in authentic settings Evening: Family time and homework (language journal writing) Cultural Immersion: Participate in host family's evening routines Day 6: Education Service Project Begins Morning: Spanish Class Session 4 (3 hours) Vocabulary: Education, teaching, and working with children Preparation of English-Spanish activities for local students Afternoon: Community Service at local elementary school English conversation practice with Colombian children Arts and crafts activities with cultural exchange Sports and games in the schoolyard Evening: Host family cooking lesson Language Practice: Conversational dinner with host family (guided topics) Day 7: Environmental Service & Coffee Culture Morning: Spanish Class Session 5 (3 hours) Theme: Environmental vocabulary and sustainability Colombian coffee culture and agricultural traditions Afternoon: Community Service - Trail maintenance and beautification Work with local environmental group on community paths Tree planting in public spaces Evening: Coffee tasting ceremony with host families Spanish Immersion: Learn traditional Colombian sayings and refranes Day 8: Youth Exchange & Technology Support Morning: Spanish Class Session 6 (3 hours) Focus: Technology vocabulary and digital literacy Presentation skills in Spanish Afternoon: Community Service at youth center Digital literacy workshops for local teenagers Social media and online safety presentations Bilingual conversation clubs Evening: Game night with host siblings and neighbors Cultural Activity: Learn traditional Colombian card games and parqués Day 9: Women's Cooperative & Artisan Traditions Morning: Spanish Class Session 7 (3 hours) Vocabulary: Crafts, commerce, and women's empowerment Interview techniques in Spanish Afternoon: Community Service with local women's weaving cooperative Learn traditional basket weaving and fiber arts Assist with product photography for online marketing Help create bilingual product descriptions Evening: Host family storytelling night Language Immersion: Record oral histories from community elders Day 10: Community Center Construction & Integration Morning: Spanish Class Session 8 (3 hours) Grammar: Past tense for storytelling Reflection on service experiences Afternoon: Community Service at community center renovation Painting, repairs, and beautification projects Installation of educational murals designed with local youth Evening: Community gathering with all host families Cultural Celebration: Traditional food sharing and music Day 11: Independent Service Projects Morning: Spanish Class Session 9 (3 hours) Student presentations about service experiences Advanced conversation practice Afternoon: Students work on individual community projects Options: Continuing school support, environmental work, or artisan assistance Greater autonomy with Spanish communication Evening: Free time with host families Assessment: Individual Spanish progress evaluations Day 12: Cultural Deep Dive Morning: Spanish Class Session 10 (3 hours) Colombian history and regional identity Preparation for final presentations Afternoon: Excursion to local coffee farm Harvesting and processing demonstrations Practice Spanish with farm workers and owners Evening: Free time Project Work: Create bilingual presentations about service impact Day 13: White Water Rafting on Río La Vieja Morning: Transfer to rafting base camp near Manizales Spanish immersion: Safety briefing and technical vocabulary in Spanish Full-day Class III-IV rafting experience with bilingual guides Language challenge: Teams communicate only in Spanish during rapids Evening: Campfire asado (BBQ) with local river guides Reflection: Adventure storytelling circle in Spanish Day 14: Final Medellín Exploration Morning: Return drive to Medellín with reflection discussions Afternoon: Free time for souvenir shopping in Medellín's artisan markets Visit to Parque Lleras and El Poblado neighborhoods Evening: Farewell dinner at traditional Colombian restaurant Reflection Session: Group discussion of transformation and learning Day 15: Departure Morning: Final breakfast and packing Group reflection circle and commitment setting Transfer to José María Córdova International Airport "Speak, Serve, Transform: Language Learning Through Community Connection"
Program Overview
Teenagers 14-18 years | Adaptable for families with children 12+
Focus: Spanish Language Immersion + Community Service + Cultural Integration
Language Level: All levels welcome (beginner to advanced)Base Locations
Days 4-5: Journey to Jericó & Host Family Integration
Days 6-10: Intensive Language & Service Week in Jericó
Days 11-13: Advanced Immersion & Project Development
Days 14-15: Return to Medellín & Departure
Participants must currently be 15 years to 17 years old.
Please contact Prime Youth Learning Services, Buitrago Vanegas & Ogilvie GbR if you have any questions.