Portugal: Lisbon & Surf Culture with Rustic Pathways
Overview
An 8-day summer travel program to Portugal combining surf instruction, coastal stewardship, and cultural exploration in the Setúbal region and Lisbon. Students stay in a private villa, participate in beach cleanups, take Portuguese cooking classes, and explore historic neighborhoods while earning 3 hours of community service.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 31140 days
Sessions
Jun1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Setúbal, Portugal
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,495
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Rolling enrollment; maximum group size 16 students
Application requirements
Age
14–18 years old
Passport
Valid passport (U.S. citizens do not require visa for Portugal)
Application
Rolling enrollment, no competitive criteria stated
Cost & sessions
Total $3,495 includes tuition ($3,395) + enrollment fee ($100). Covers 6 nights lodging, all meals, in-country transport, activities, gratuities, and 24/7 supervision. Does not include international flights (chaperoned group flight from Newark available), travel insurance, medical insurance, or personal spending money ($150–200 recommended). Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships available; payment plans offered.
Financial aid
Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships available; payment plans available for all families
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