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Spanish Language Summer Immersion Program 2010

 

Roots and Wings/Little Dolphins is happy to announce a dynamic and action-packed Spanish language immersion program for kids 3 to 7 years of age this summer! Our Spanish Language Summer Immersion Program offers a unique learning opportunity to children with different language backgrounds, ranging from native Spanish speakers to brand new learners. This fun, hands-on foreign language acquisition program will provide children with exciting learning experiences; integrating creativity and free expression through Spanish, Art, Music, and Technology!

Students will experience the diverse music and vibrancy of the arts from the Latin American World.  Children who are exposed to a second language acquire a sense of respect and appreciation for their own culture, and that of others. 

We offer our classes in 4 different age groups:

  • 3 and 4 years old - Los Pericos
  • 4 and 5 years old - Los Toucans
  • 5 and 6 years old - Las Guacharacus
  • 6 and 7 years old - Las Cotorras

 

Students from the greater Los Angeles community are also welcome to enroll and take advantage of this unique summer learning opportunity!

A typical day in Spanish Language Summer Immersion will include:

Art ..........Based on literature with emphasis on grammar and conversation.
  ..........Nurturing creativity
Music ..........Taught by SOL-LA
  ..........Classical Music repertoire
Technology-Lab ..........Access to avant-garde tools
  ..........Interactive Visual/Auditory Computer Lab
Movie-Making ..........Kids will experiment with movie-making through hands-on experience
..........Threading the stories that will unfold
..........Create a lasting product
Earth Aware ..........Kids will learn about their environment and taking care of the planet
Outdoor Play ..........Kids will have daily outdoor activities
  ..........Emphasizing aerobic fitness

 

EVERYTHING WILL BE TAUGHT IN SPANISH!

The whole program is being created by Mimi and Margarita who have years of experience in age-appropriate curriculums. Pedagogy will be based on the latest research on bilingual education and the philosophy of Seven Arrows.

The Administrative Team is:

  • Mimi Tamrat
  • Margarita Pagliai
  • Daniel Asres

 

The Teachers are all Native Spanish Speakers with over 15 years of teaching experience. 

  • Marisa Sandoval (Little Dolphins Teacher)
  • Inmari Mazariegos (Little Dolphins Teacher)
  • Beatriz Llano  (Seven Arrows Teacher)
  • Adriana Jaramillo (The Columbus School, Medellín, Colombia)
  • Adriana Molina (The Columbus School, Medellín, Colombia)

 

In charge of Technology and Outdoor Activities:

  • Daniel Asres –  (Little Dolphins)

 

There will be native Spanish-speaking teachers and assistants in each classroom with a ratio of 6:1; maximizing individual attention.

The available courses are:        

2-week course:
June 21st – July 2nd

4-week course:
July 5th – July 30th

Priority for enrollment will be given to students who enroll to participate in one continuous month, as this is the most comprehensive program.

Program cost:

  • 1 Child - $485/week

 

Registration begins immediately!

By phone: (310) 998-0011

By email: littledolphins@sevenarrows.org

Download registration (Adobe Acrobat Required)

 

¡Bienvenidos al mundo del Español!

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Parent Testimonials



“Our son, Rowan, had a great time at camp last summer. The experience engaged all of his senses--painting, singing, cooking, running and playing as he learned Spanish. He absorbed the language, developed other skills, and had fun all at the same time. The staff created an environment that was beautiful, nurturing, and challenging for him. His Spanish greatly improved over the summer and he came home happy and tired at the end of each day. Six months later, he is still singing the songs he learned in camp with great joy and enthusiasm."

Cindy Watts Jen

 

"I want everyone to know how much fun the kids have at Little Dolphins Spanish Camp. Our son Zachary became much more comfortable taking appropriate risks, built stronger relationships with his friends at school, learned how to communicate with his friends through a different language and culture, and developed a genuine love of learning Spanish."

John and Lisa Steinbrun

 

"Little Dolphins Spanish Immersion Camp was the perfect environment for our daughter to not only learn the foundations of the Spanish language, but to also be exposed to the uniqueness of the Latin culture."

Todd and Nicole Wilson