Kick-Start Your School Year
Our Spanish Immersion Day Camp Program is a full immersion language experience, meaning lead instructors speak in Spanish 100% of the day, every day – with the understanding that we nurture and support children, if needed, in their native language (English).
Dive into the ultimate Spanish adventure with our vibrant and exciting Spanish Immersion Day Camp Program! Get ready for a language extravaganza where our dynamic instructors speak nothing but Spanish throughout the day, creating an immersive and engaging atmosphere for your child. But fear not, amigos! We understand the importance of comfort and support. While our main language is Spanish, we’re always here to nurture and assist your child in their native language (English) whenever needed. It’s the best of both worlds! Designed to complement and elevate their existing Spanish knowledge, this camp isn’t just a language experience; it’s a celebration of culture, friendship, and endless fun. ¡Vamos! (Let’s go!)
For boys and girls entering 1st-7th grades
Spanish Immersion Week 1
August 5th-9th, $280
Spanish Immersion Week 2
August 12th-16th, $280
EXAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:45-8:15 AM | Llegada | Drop off at Camp Newaygo |
| 8:30-10:00 AM | Trabajo en Equipo | High & Low Ropes Course Adventures (rockclimbing, teambuilding, zipline) |
| 10:00-11:00 AM | Arte y Música | Arts & Music |
| 11:00-11:45 AM | Almuerzo y Recreo | Lunch and Free Play |
| 11:45-12:45 PM | Tiro al Arco | Shooting Sports (archery, slingshots) |
| 12:45-1:00 PM | Cambio de ropa (traje de baño) | Campers change into Swimsuits |
| 1:00-2:00 PM | Actividades acuaticas | Waterfront Activities |
| 2:00 PM | Descanso/Cambio de ropa | Sunscreen/Water Break/Change out of Swimsuits |
| 2:15-3:15 PM | Activación física (combate escénico, yoga, esgrima)| Afternoon Pump Up (Stage combat, yoga, fencing) |
| 3:15 PM | Bocadillo | Snack |
| 3:30-4:30 PM | Aventura en la naturaleza (Caminatas, cocina al aire libre, construcción de refugios) | Wilderness adventure (hikes, outdoor cooking, shelter building) |
| 4:30-5:00 PM | Juegos y Canciones | Games & Silly Songs |
| 5:00-5:30 PM | Reflexión | Wrap up from our Day |
| 5:00 – 5:30PM | Despedida | Pick up at Camp Newaygo |
Language Competency
Unlike adult learners, children are able to absorb a language naturally. They learn through song, dance, interactive and experiential play. They mimic pronunciation fearlessly and build vocabulary effortlessly. It beats hours in the high school Spanish lab!
“This program will be a wonderful opportunity for kids to get back into the feel of an immersion environment just in time for school!” .”
– Nick Nelson, Grant Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher
“Learning a second language at an early age stimulates brain development and expands cognitive abilities. Greater neural activity promotes denser tissue in the areas of the brain related to memory, attention, and language resulting in greater flexibility in thinking, enhanced mental development, improved listening and problem-solving skills, and sensitivity to other cultures. -Bialystok 2001, Mechelli et al., 2004; Kovelman, Baker, & Petitto, 2006