Description:
Our English Camp is an English language immersion camp established in Brazil with the purpose to motivate kids and teens between 5 to 17 years old to speak, practice and learn English. The English Camp is located in the beautiful countryside of Sao Paulo, in the southeast of Brazil, approximately 2 hours outside of the city.
Young Brazilians from 5 to 17 years old attend this camp for fun and to learn English. GeoVisions places volunteer camp counselors here to help contribute to the campers' better use of the English language. Through projects, sports, and group activities, the campers are exposed to the practice of English and lots of fun!
Highlights:
Volunteer Activities May Include:
* Organize educational projects and games to involve and expose the children to English
* Help organize and participate in recreational activities
* Be a mentor and role model for the children
* Help monitor and watch over the children
* Help teach simple conversational English
All GeoVisions programs include accommodation and meals, airport pick-up, project training, in country support, medical insurance, extensive pre-departure information and project orientation.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
If you want to come to the English Camp as a camp counselor, you need to:
- Age requirements is 18 - 28
- Have some camp experience as a camper or camp counselor
- Speak English fluently
- Be available for at least 15 days of camp
- Fill out all the GeoVisions application and necessary camp forms
- One written recommendation
Minimum Education: Diploma/Certification
Language:
English
Cost in US$: $760 for one week or $910 for all 5 weeks.
Cost Includes:
Emergency evacuation services,
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Medical insurance,
Pre-departure orientation/Training,
Registration fees,
Travel while in host country,
Written materials abroad
and Written materials pre-departure
The English Camp provides for International camp counselors:
- An English Camp t-shirt
- An English Camp hat
- Arrival pick up service at the airport and transportation to the camp
- Room and full board (3 meals & 2 snacks per day)
- Certificate of participation
- Laundry service, including supplies
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
culture,
recreation,
sports,
teaching,
volunteering
and youth
Typical Volunteer: At the English Camp in Brazil, the typical volunteer is 18-28 years of age and in good health to participate in the multitude of activities. Good humor and patience. A desire to help kids use their English.
Age Range: 18-28 years.
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian
and South African
Participants.
.
Typical Living Arrangement:
Group living
Participants Travel to Brazil
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 10
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
GeoVisions's Mission Statement: GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.
Year Founded: 2001