Location
  • Italy
    • Florence
Length
1 - 4 weeks
General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety

Program Details

Timeframe
Summer
Housing
Host Family
Language
Italian
Age Min.
14
Age Max
17

Pricing

Price Details
Program Includes:
-Accommodation with a welcoming host family
-3 meals per day
-Medical and accident insurance
-24-hour emergency assistance
-20 hours of Italian language lessons per week
-Daily excursions in and around Florence
-Airport pickup and drop off to/from Florence Airport
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Meals Some Meals
What's Not Included
Airfare
What's Not Included (Extra)

Flights to & from Italy
Spending money for souvenirs or snacks in Italy
*There is a supplemental fee of $35 a week for students with special diets (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc.). Please check with your program manager if you have any questions.

Feb 07, 2024
Aug 02, 2019
12 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Spend up to 4 weeks in Florence this summer while learning the language! Greenheart Travel's Teen summer language camp welcomes teen students of all skills, including beginners!
Live with an Italian host family and make international friends from around the world, all while perfecting your Italian and learning about the culture and country of Italy.

Program-at-a-Glance:
- 20-morning classes taught by Italian teachers
- Afternoon, fully chaperoned excursions and activities
- The language school is located on a quiet street just steps away from the famous Florence Cathedral (Il Duomo)
- Students receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

We appreciate that everyone has a unique worldview and value everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, ability, military status, religion, sexual orientation or political view. We are committed to building relationships and ensuring everyone we encounter feels welcomed, respected, and accepted. Greenheart is committed to helping anyone find the best program fit and will go the extra mile to make sure our participants feel safe and supported wherever they end up.

LGBTQIA+ Support

Greenheart Travel welcomes travelers identifying as LGTBQ+, and is committed to helping you find the best program for you. We can provide information on the cultural norms of our destination countries and are prepared to advise you on the best programs based on your needs and interests.
While most of our programs could be a good fit, we also know that certain cultures and countries are more accepting of and prepared to host LGBTQ+ people than others. We are committed to working with LGBTQ+ people to determine which experiences may be the right fit for them. Please reach out if you want to discuss which of our programs might fit you best ahead of applying at travelabroad@greenheart.org or set up a phone call with us here.

Neurodivergent Support

Greenheart works with partners who have varying levels of what is considered "good mental health". While we cannot change their eligibility conditions, we will work with participants to the best of our abilities in order to get them the program placement they want. We encourage you to discuss your specific situation with us directly, before securing these documents.

Accessibility Support

Greenheart Travel welcomes students of varying ability to explore their study abroad options! While resources and support differ from country to country, Greenheart Travel staff work with individual students as needed to find program options that will set students up for success.

Impact

Sustainability

We believe in supporting our travelers to make a positive impact in their communities. The Greenheart Club provides Greenheart Grant funding to alumni projects all over the world.
As the leading eco-friendly exchange organization, we are passionate about helping travelers explore the globe while respecting the environment and cultural heritage of the destinations they explore.

Ethical Impact

Greenheart Travel is a branch of Greenheart International, a Chicago-based organization that connects people and planet to create global leaders through personal development, volunteer service, environmentalism, fair trade, and cultural exchange. We provide resources, grants, and experiences to those who want to immerse themselves in another culture and leave it better than when they arrived. Through volunteering, creating relationships and more.

Program Highlights

  • Accommodation with a welcoming host family and 3 meals per day included in the program
  • Medical Insurance and 24/7 Emergency Contact Support during your program
  • Assistance from a personal program manager before, during and after your program
  • Daily excursions in and around Florence during the language camp
  • Admissions test is given on your first day to evaluate your skills and place you in the proper level

Program Reviews

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  • Growth 4.7
  • Support 4.7
  • Fun 4.7
  • Housing 5
  • Safety 4.7
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Hery
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Something to Remember

This program was absolutely the best time of my life. I cannot express how much I enjoyed my time, and how badly I wish I was back. Everyday was an absolute dream. Greenheart is for sure making dreams come true. If you are hesitant in investing in the program, I promise you it’s worth everything. It was an amazing experience and I don’t regret anything. Traveling is a dream, and it takes a lot of character to go out there and explore and learn new things. For all the parents reading this, I would definitely send your child! However, always research everything no matter what. I was new to this and I wish I had just researched a little more about currency. Other than that, everything was great and money was no issue once I exchanged. Thank you Greenheart!

What would you improve about this program?
Better activities and having the long excursions in the week as well
61 people found this review helpful.
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Kate
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Stay in Florence

My experience with Greenheart travel was unforgettable. I lived with a host mom and four other international students for three weeks and we all attended the language classes together on weekdays. When we had free afternoons we would walk all over Florence and by the end of our stay I felt like I had truly lived in the city like any other Italian. If there is one thing I loved about this program more than anything else, it was the chance to explore in the afternoons. This way, I could search out and go to places that interested me personally, like San Lorenzo Chiesa. The friends I made during my trip are incredible and I would definitely recommend this travel program to anyone with a desire to freely explore a new country while learning the language as well.

74 people found this review helpful.
Libby
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Nothing Compares!

This summer I got to live and study in Florence, Italy and it was the most amazing two weeks of my life. If you are looking for an experience that will teach, challenge, and inspire you all at the same time then this is definitely the one. To call what happened a 'trip' doesn't do it justice. With Greenheart Travel, you get an adventure. Every minute was jam-packed with fun activities and friends.

What would you improve about this program?
None of this was a big to deal to me or my family, but some travelers might want more initial communication with the host family. Also, there was a hold-up at the Florence airport when I arrived because we weren't given enough information for the airline to hand me over to Europass agents without involving security. (This would only apply to travelers flying as an 'unaccompanied minor'.)
80 people found this review helpful.

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