Costa Rica Frika

06/07/2025

Hola hola!

El club de inglés ha vuelto! Estamos matriculando hasta el sábado 12 de para grupos que inician el lunes 14 de julio. Se pide una donacion de 8mil colones por 8 horas de conversacion durante 4 semanas. Toda la info se encuentra en bit.ly/eccvirtual

What is the English Conversation Club?

The conversation club is where Costa Ricans come together to practice their English with a native English speaking group leader.

The groups are designed for Costa Ricans that speak proficient English but are looking for opportunities to practice. The group leaders are primarily first time visitors to Costa Rica that are studying to become English teachers. Most of them will stay in Costa Rica for at least 6 months after the conversation club ends teaching at schools and academies all over Costa Rica.

Weeks one and two of the convo club are designed for you to get to know each other and have general conversation. Topics can be about anything but should discuss things that will help you improve your English.

Weeks three and four the group leaders will lead a more structured class as they will be observed as part of their teaching practicum. Topics will be based on the discussions from weeks one and two.

The English Conversation Club supports the Community Action Alliance Education Committee scholarship fund which provides school supplies to low income students in the San Ramon area.

Esperamos que puedan unirse a los grupos :)

03/07/2025

Hard to believe, but the Costa Rica High School Exchange has already come and gone. 70+ students and teachers were hosted for two weeks by schools in San Ramon, Palmares, Zarcero, Atenas and Heredia. Students attended high school, went on excursions and spent time with their host families on nights and weekends.

While two weeks isn't much time, it is enough to establish a relationship that could lead to years of friendship.

Thanks to all our hosts and exchange students that had the interest and motivation to participate in the exchange. For those that missed it, info for next year can be found at bit.ly/CRsummerexchange

¡Pura vida!

23/05/2025

¡Ultima oportunidad para hacer una amistad internacional! Faltan dos familas de la zona de San Ramon/Palmares para recibir a dos muchachas de 15-17años del 12 al 26 de junio. 👍🇨🇷🇺🇸

02/05/2025

99% of our US hosting opportunities involve snow and subzero temperatures, however if you've ever wanted to share your culture in shorts or at the pool please consider hosting a student from Spain this summer with International Friendship*.

Host families needed to host for 3.5 weeks in July and August. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

*International Friendship and Costa Rica Frika are unrelated, however we both are passionate for bringing cultures together.

¡Pura vida! 🇨🇷🇺🇸🇪🇸

29/04/2025

¡Atencion San Ramon! Oportunidad para hacer una amistad internacional y traer cultura a su casa. Si su familia cuenta con hijo(s) de 13 al 18 años, les invitamos a participar en el intercambio colegial del 12 al 26 junio.

Favor ver imagen para requisitos y comunicarse con nosotros para más informacion.

¡Pura vida!

21/04/2025

As the school year enters its final weeks it's a reminder that the high school exchange to Costa Rica will be happening soon to complement the January visit from the Costa Ricans.

If you're interested in getting involved in the exchange next year, now is the time to start thinking about it.

Costa Rica Frika will be hosting the first of three high school exchange general info meetings this Wednesday at 7:30pm Central / 8:30pm Eastern. Meeting link at bit.ly/hostingexchange

Learn about hosting Costa Rican students in January 2026 and traveling to be hosted by Costa Rican students in spring/summer 2026. While any student can exchange to Costa Rica, students in the following communities/school districts will have the chance to host students in January: Mt. Horeb, Stoughton, Monona Grove, Barrington, New Prague, Slinger with more to be confimed in the next month. 🇨🇷 🇺🇸

14/04/2025

Anytime is a great time to participate in an exchange however, there are times when the benefits of an exchange are magnified. We're living in one of those times.

A cultural exchange. A simple exchange between cultures. Some are formal and some are informal, but one thing that is certain is that they have been happening for a long time. Costa Rica Frika has …

21/02/2025

The Hogarcito San Ramón(orphanage/foster home) of San Ramon was founded in 1986 to provide a temporary home for children suffering from diverse family situations including psychological, physical and sexual abuse as well as negligence. At the time there was no orphanage or foster home in San Ramon and the community came together led by a group of leaders that energized the local community and businesses to provide a safe space for children.

Initially, the hogarcito could host up to 12 children ranging from newborns up to 12 years old. Nowadays they have as many as 20 children at a time thanks to a community that has always responded and found ways to provide and expand the home’s facilities to meet the needs of the community.

Due to the complex legal situations of these children, a permanent solution can take years to come to fruition. Typically, the children will be adopted or return to their rehabilitated families, however in the meantime their lives are marked with uncertainty and stress.

The Community Action Alliance of Costa Rica (CAA), a local non-profit that supports various causes in the San Ramon area, responded by creating a birthday buddy program that provides party favors and decorations every time a child has a birthday. A local bakery generously donates a cake allowing the children to celebrate their special day with their own party.

Each party costs about $120 and with upwards of 20 a year requires a significant amount of fundraising.

Costa Rica Frika (CRF) assists in these efforts by connecting schools throughout the United States to sponsor the birthdays. In addition to supporting the birthdays schools can add a cultural exchange component to show solidarity on a global scale.

Message us for more info on how your school/class can get involved.😀

**image is a stock photo.**

10/02/2025

With another successful winter exchange in the books, the next exchange opportunity will be in Costa Rica this summer June 10-26!

The exchange is literally open to any HS student within driving distance of Midway airport in Chicago.

Join us tomorrow at 8pm for a virtual informational meeting to find out more. Meeting link at bit.ly/CRsummerexchange

27/12/2024

Last chance to bring Costa Rican culture into your home this January!

We're looking 1.5 families in the Menomonee Falls area to match the last exchange students. Please feel free to share the image with your contacts as the exchange is nearly upon us and the participants are eager to communicate with their hosts.

¡Pura vida!

26/11/2024

The Costa Rica HS Exchange is back! Verona, Edgerton, WI Dells, Grafton, Menomonee Falls, Oconomowoc, and Lexington, OH will be hosting students Jan. 15th-29th. Families provide a bed, meals, transfer to/from school and have an interest in learning about CR culture.
If that sounds like your family please join us at the virtual host family info meeting TONIGHT, Nov. 26th at 7pmWI / 8pmOH.
More info and meeting link at bit.ly/hostingexchange
🇨🇷🇺🇸😀
¡Pura vida!

20/11/2024

The Costa Rica HS Exchange is back! Verona, Edgerton, WI Dells, Grafton, Menomonee Falls, Oconomowoc, and Lexington, OH will be hosting students Jan. 15th-29th. Families provide a bed, meals, transfer to/from school and have an interest in learning about CR culture.
If that sounds like your family please join us at the virtual host family info meeting tomorrow, Nov. 20th at 7pmWI / 8pmOH.
More info and meeting link at bit.ly/hostingexchange
🇨🇷🇺🇸😀
¡Pura vida!