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MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA

JUNE 16-JULY 18, 2014SUMMER PROGRAMSTHE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL

THE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS JUNE 16-JULY 18, 2014

THE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL is a non-profit, bilingual, progressive, environmentally-focused, private, PK-11th grade school located in the storied cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica.MAP OF COSTA RICAAT A GLANCE:Campus: 106 acres of primary & secondary cloud forest located at 5,000 feet above sea level. Progressive, bilingual, environmental educationEnrollment: 200 students (95% Costa Rican, 5% International).Faculty & Staff: 36 total (18 Costa Rican, 18 International) Financial Aid to more than 75% of local studentsApproved site for university study abroad & student teaching programs

THE BASICS

Dates: June 16-July 18, 2014

Min/Max Participation: 1 Week/5 Weeks

Programs: Children; Counselors in Training (CIT); Adults

Ages: 3-12 years old; CIT 13-17 years old; Adults 18+

Accommodations: Hotels, Home Rentals, Homestays w/Costa Rican family are all available CFS staff can help arrange lodging that best suits you & your family

Food: Homemade lunches prepared w/local, organic ingredients are available on program days for all participants. Dietary restrictions (e.g. vegetarian, gluten-free) will be accommodated to the best of our ability.

Fee: $650/participant (child or adult/week discounts available for half-day program, multiple weeks & Friends of CFS)*Fee Includes: All supplies & activities, 1 field trip & 1 community activity per week, Spanish & Env Ed instruction, daily transportation to & from school, lunch, camp t-shirt, internet access, orientation & supportNot included: Airfare, lodging, international insurance, other meals, weekend activities. All participants enjoy a progressive, experience-based approach to environmental education, tropical agriculture & Spanish language instruction. Culturally unique activities in art, cooking, music, soccer & dance in addition to weekly field trips provide insight into the people & places that make up Monteverde.

Community service, reforestation & campus construction projects provide the opportunity to give back to this vibrant community.*for more details, see program fee chart on page 8 THE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS JUNE 16-JULY 18, 2014CHILDRENS PROGRAMTYPICAL WEEK @ CFS*MONDAYGuided Hike in Cloud Forest**Environmental Education Native Plant IdentificationSoccer Practice or Art ProjectLunch Arroz con PolloCosta Rican Language & Culture Make Empanadas!

TUESDAYEnvironmental Education Reforestation Soccer Practice or Dance LessonLunch Spaghetti, Salad & Homemade BreadCosta Rican Language & Culture Learn how to build bromeliad holders

WEDNESDAYCommunity Project ** Stream Monitoring Environmental Education Biological CorridorsSoccer Practice or Art ProjectLunch Casados (w/ or w/o meat)Spanish Class Salsa dancing

THURSDAYTropical Agriculture - Work in CFS Organic Farm**Environmental Education Tree Climbing!Soccer Practice or Dance LessonLunch Gallo Pinto con HuevosSpanish Class Trail Maintenance

FRIDAYField Trip to Local Coffee Farm**All-Camp Soccer Tournament**Farewell Lunch & Awards**

*Activities vary week to week. This is a representative sample of activities each of the 5 weeks will look different.**Family members encouraged to attend!

THE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS JUNE 16-JULY 18, 2014

Participate in guided hikes, community conservation activities, field trips & soccer games w/your children;

Take intensive Spanish lessons with our highly trained Costa Rican teachers in groups created according to level. Lessons focus on conversation & grammar taught through interesting activities from cooking to gardening to dancing. Costa Rican culture & Monteverde history & ecology will be highlighted;

Participate in service, construction & maintenance projects on our 106-acre campus

ADULT PROGRAMSTHE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS JUNE 16-JULY 18, 2014

For parties of 1-3 people, homestay placements with local families are also available. The price is $20/day per person. This includes:

3 meals/day + laundry service once a week A private room in the home of a Costa Rican family whose children attend the Cloud Forest School.

CFS External Relations will assist families in choosing the best fit when it comes to accommodations. Lodging options may vary according to length of stay. Recommended options include:

1-3 weeks: Hotel Room or Vacation Rental 4+ weeks: Rental Home/Apartment

LODGING

THE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS JUNE 16-JULY 18, 2014

CFS Interns work full-time as teaching assistants for a specific age group or in a specials area of their choice (art, culture, sports, etc). Depending on their goals and experience, interns may assist with one-on-one or small-group work; teach lessons or even entire units. Interns be 18+, must demonstrate experience and a strong desire to work with children. Cost: $2,000 for 5 weeks, including homestay and Spanish. Visiting groups of students or professionals can visit the CFS for one day or one or more weeks. The CFS organizes campus service projects, reforestation, presentations by local experts, tours, activities, lodging, and meals. Many campus improvement projects are completed by visiting groups with the guidance and good cheer of our land stewardship crew. Prices are available upon request. Volunteers assist with Land Stewardship projects on our 106-acre campus. A typical day might include gardening, reforestation, trail maintenance and/or facilities improvement projects. Summer volunteers regularly work with students during Environmental Education classes and will receive 10 hours of Spanish classes per week. Applicants must be 18+ and commit to at least 3 weeks. Cost: $1,200 (for 3 wks, incl. homestay.)

INTERNSVOLUNTEERSVISITING GROUPS

Additional Summer ProgramsTHE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS JUNE 16-JULY 18, 2014

Adult Program (ages 18+)Childrens Program (ages 3-12)C.I.T.(ages 13-17) Internship(ages 18+)VolunteersVisiting GroupsHalf Day (8am-12n)Full Day (8am-2pm)Half Day (8am-12n)Full Day (8am-2pm)Full Day OnlyFull Day OnlyFull Day OnlyItinerary TBD1st Week$500$650$500$650$650

$2,000(5 weeks)$1,200 (3 weeks)Contact CFS for more info2nd Week (25% off)$375$485$375$485$4853rd6th Weeks (each week) (50% off)$250$325$250$325$325PROGRAM FEES**Discounts available for Friends of CFS former teachers, interns, & volunteersThe Cloud Forest School is committed to sustainability & equity. In addition to covering expenses, Summer Program fees are used directly to support deeply discounted tuition rates for over 75% of our local students. We work hard to ensure that all students, regardless of financial resources, are able to attend our school if they want to your fees help make that happen. We realize you have many choices when it comes to where you spend your time and money. By choosing the Cloud Forest School you have chosen to make a difference in the lives of our current and future students.

THE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS JUNE 16-JULY 18, 2014

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSDo I/we need a visa? All US and Canadian citizens enter Costa Rica on a tourist visa (a stamp in your passportno paperwork needed!) that is valid for 90 days. What is the weather like in June/July in Monteverde? We typically experience warm, sunny mornings and brief showers in the late afternoon. The temperature ranges from 71F (21.7C) 81 F (27C).Is Monteverde safe? Absolutely! Theft and crime are minimal in Monteverde, though we do recommend that all tourists exercise normal precautions when traveling. What health care options are available in Monteverde? There is a private health clinic in town with an ambulance, laboratory, and bilingual doctor available 24-hours a day.

Additional ResourcesMonteverde & Costa Rica Info: www.monteverdeinfo.com,www.monteverdecostarica.info, www.visitcostarica.comTravel/Guide Books: Moon, Lonely Planet, Fodors, The Rough GuideParadise Imperfect by Margot Page, former CFS international family mother

How do I get to Monteverde? The San Jose International Airport (SJO) is about a 3 hour drive from Monteverde. You can take a public bus, a semi-private shuttle , a private taxi, or rent a car to get from SJO up the mountain.

THE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS JUNE 16-JULY 18, 2014HOW TO APPLY

Fill out the application on our website and email it by June 1, 2014 to: opportunities@cloudforestschool.orgArrange for a phone interview/info sessionReceive notification of acceptance*Make a 50% depositArrange housing & transportation w/assistance from CFS staffArrive in Monteverde & begin your adventure!

*Please note that acceptance is rolling & admission is awarded on a first come, first served basis.

QUESTIONS? CONCERNS? IDEAS?Check out our website: www.cloudforestschool.org and/or email us: opportunities@cloudforestschool.org