VOLUNTEER TO TEACH ENGLISH TO BRAZILIAN YOUTH IN A TRADITIONAL SUMMER CAMP SETTING

4 volunteers in front of the entrance of the English Camp.

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!

Two volunteers in front of the English Camp sign.

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. 

What is required
If you want to come to the English Camp as a camp counselor, here are the basic requirements:

  • Age requirement 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' applications and necessary camp forms
  • One written recommendation

What You Get For Your Program Fee

  • An English Camp volunteer having fun painting at The English Camp.Personalized Volunteer Placement with our Partner in Brazil, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
  • A comfortable, safe place to live on The English Camp grounds, the basic amenities, all of your meals and snacks, and transportation from the airport to the camp.
  • An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Brazil.
  • In-country basic language assistance.
  • Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
  • Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide.
  • Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
  • Country-based airport transportation.
  • A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.

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See a 2 min. slide show about the camp!

See a 4 min. video (in Portugese) about the camp.  If you do not speak Portugese you will still get a very good idea what this camp is all about!

You will need QuickTime to view this slide show.  Download QuickTime For Windows by clicking HERE or download QuickTime for Mac by clicking HERE if you do not currently have QuickTime on your computer.

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FACT FILE
Minimum Length 1 week 
Maximum Length 5 weeks 
Add on Blocks of Time 1 week at a time. 
Age 18-28  Health Good health 
For Minimum Length $ 885 
For Maximum Length $ 985 
Additional Fee Information Camp runs in 5 day sessions. You may volunteer for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 sessions. The cost is $885 for 1 session, $910 for 2 sessions, $935 for 3 sessions, $960 for 4 sessions and $985 for 5 sessions. 
Language Training None formally. You will pick up Portugese at the camp.  Airport Transfers INCLUDED 
Orientation At the camp. INCLUDED.  Flights Not included 
Insurance INCLUDED  Visa Costs Not included 
Local Transportation None needed since you will be at the camp the entire time.  Other This is a camp counselor experience, so there are no weekend excursions. 
Room INCLUDED at the camp 
Meals 3 meals & 2 snacks per day 
Locations Countryside of Sal Paulo state. The camp is 2 hours from the city. 
Working Hours Supervising activities each day. 
Language Requirements Fluent English required. 
Additional Information It is necessary to complete a separate camp application for this program, which needs to be approved.The price is the same for any of the dates or combined dates below. 
Arrival Dates 2009: July 4, 8, 14, 20, 26 
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