Learning, Culture and Travel Programs in California
Boutique programs that bring together English, top universities, Silicon Valley tech and California culture, for teens and their families
Spoklo creates boutique programs that show teens and families the real California: its universities, its tech scene, its cities and its everyday life, far beyond the tourist trail.
What teens take away
A first-hand look at American universities, right on campus
California through the eyes of a local, not a tourist
New friendships and real social and cultural growth
English used in real life, not just in a classroom
A taste of everyday life in another culture
A bigger, bolder view of their own future
Current program
2027 California Family Program
June 29 – July 8
San Francisco • Silicon Valley
+ July 8–12
Optional Los Angeles Extension
Who it’s for
Teens ages 13–17 and their families
Why Spoklo?
A local travel company based in California
We don’t build our programs around tourist checklists. We build them on the local knowledge that only comes from years of living here.
Programs designed for each age group
Every program is carefully balanced around participants’ ages, interests and goals.
Days built around what teens actually enjoy
University campuses, technology, city life and plenty of fun, blended in a way that keeps teens genuinely engaged.
Guided by a Turkish local who calls California home
On group programs, founder Meltem Bicioğlu personally oversees each day and travels with participants from start to finish.
Services
Programs Tailored to You in California
From seasonal youth programs and private family day tours to local travel consulting and custom group programs for schools and organizations, every service is shaped around what you need.
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California Programs for Teens
English, universities, technology, culture and travel, with every program shaped around the age group, the season and the program’s goals.
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Private day tours for families
We plan a private day in San Francisco and Silicon Valley for your family, handle the transportation and explore with you from morning to evening.
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California travel consulting
Where should you stay? Which areas are worth your time? What should you see with kids? We put together personal recommendations on hotels, getting around, restaurants and daily plans, based on our local knowledge of California.
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School and private group programs
We design California programs for schools, family groups and community groups, built around each group’s ages, length of stay and interests.
Meltem Bicioğlu
Founder of Spoklo
I’ve lived in the United States for more than 12 years, and I’m raising my two children in California. Travel, discovering new places and getting to know other cultures have always been a big part of my life.
I’ve been to more than 10 countries and countless cities, and California, with its sunshine and its stunning nature, is still my favorite place in the world. I can’t wait to share it with you and your kids!
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