Pasaporte a Cuba, 6-10yr olds
August 17-21, 9am-12pm OR 9am-3pm
Location: NE or SE Portland, TBD
Campers make “hands-on” visits to Cuba, experiencing and creating
traditional music, dance, art, food, and games each day!
Children also learn & use Spanish language as it relates to daily activities.
Camp culminates in a last-day family gathering. Campers share their personal stories of family and travel as it relates to Cuba, and/or their favorite experiences of the week!
Camps will be lead by Norma Torres and/or Kara DeGiovanni. Click the "About us" link to the left to learn more about us!
Making Musica, 7-10yr olds
August 10-14, 9am-12pm OR 9am-3pm
Location: NE or SE Portland, TBD
One of Portland's most dynamic children's performers, Joaquin Lopez, guides campers in a week-long exploration of Latin music. This camp combines, music & cultural appreciation, singing, drama (role-playing lyrics & tales), arts & crafts (related to the theme at-hand), and song writing! Each day ends with large group practice of the song we've written together.
Futbol Fanatics, 9-12yr olds
Aug 10-14, 9am-12pm (half day only)
Location: NE or SE Portland, TBD
Join former professional futbolista and long-time youth coach, Dominick DeGiovanni, as he combines soccer technique with soccer culture from Latin America. Morning activities include ball skills (including Cuerver), games, and small-sided games. While campers digest lunch, they will engage in active discussions prompted by video clips of not only Latin America's soccer heros, but "street" soccer played by the majority of growing boys, style of play differences from country to country, and how soccer permeates all aspects of Latin American life and culture in a way unfamiliar to us in the States. Afternoon will include working on the "first touch", tricks, and playing a soccer match.
Dominick played Division 1 soccer for Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, then professionally for the Rockford Raptors. During his formative years, he trained abroad in Santa Cruz, Bolivia with the Taiuichi Academy. Dominick is a soccer fanatic, and has lived and traveled through many Sounth American countries.He is currently Girls Varsity coach at Wilsonville High School.
Pasaporte a Cuba, 6-10yr olds
August 17-21, 9am-12pm OR 9am-3pm
Location: NE or SE Portland, TBD
Campers make “hands-on” visits to Cuba, experiencing and creating
traditional music, dance, art, food, and games each day!
Children also learn & use Spanish language as it relates to daily activities.
Camp culminates in a last-day family gathering. Campers share their personal stories of family and travel as it relates to Cuba, and/or their favorite experiences of the week!
Camps will be lead by Norma Torres and/or Kara DeGiovanni. Click the "About us" link to the left to learn more about us!
SPRING BREAK 2010!
Art in the Park for K-4th graders...
Last chance to enroll is Thursday!
**Individual day options now available: $50/day, 2+ days $45ea
Celebrate the start of spring by getting the kids outside again!
Campers
explore Portland's green spaces and public art while learning about
fascinating artists and creating art themselves! Children utilize natural & unusual materials in our unique activities and organized outings to develop an appreciation for nature and art combined (Mud Madness, Scavenger Hunt, Rain Art, and more!). Goals for learning, doing, and having fun are part of all projects and activities!
All materials, morning snacks and bus passes are included in tuition.March 22-26, 9am-3pm $220 (half day enrollment available 9am-12pm, $129)
Bethany Lutheran Church, 4330 Northeast 37th Avenue, Portland
SUMMER 2010, Spanish Immersion Camps
These super-fun camps have children so excited about what they can do... in Spanish! During a week's camp, children "visit" a Latin American country and play games, sing songs, and make food & crafts projects all related to the regional customs. Children are warmly supported by our instructors to follow routine directions, complete projects, and make their requests in Spanish, with English being reserved for cultural conversations. Structured Language in Play time is also a regular part of each day. We go the extra mile to guarantee lots of success and lots of FUN!
All levels are welcome: Advanced campers help model & lead activities in Spanish, while beginning campers gain confidence and motivation from their peers!
Mid-morning snacks are provided.
All camps are offered full day (9am-3pm $220) or half day (9am-12pm $129)
**Extended Day Care available 3-5pm, $12/day, pending enrollment**
Pasaporte a Guatemala
9am-3pm $220 (half day enrollment available, 9am-12pm, $129)
**Extended Day Care available 3-5pm, $12/day, pending enrollment**
Tentative Location: Bethany Lutheran Church, 4330 Northeast 37th Avenue, Portland
June 21-25 for 4-6 yr olds
June 28 - July 1 for 6-9 yr olds (*This is a 4-day camp, full day $175, half day $105)
Pasaporte a México
9am-3pm $220 (half day enrollment available, 9am-12pm, $129)
9am-3pm $220 (half day enrollment available, 9am-12pm, $129)
**Extended Day Care available 3-5pm, $12/day, pending enrollment**
Tentative Location: Bethany Lutheran Church, 4330 Northeast 37th Avenue, Portland
Aug 9-13 for 6-9 yr olds
Aug 23-27 for 4-6 yr olds
