Engaging Summer Immersion Spanish Program
Join us for an exciting and interactive Spanish and ASL Summer week, during which children will immerse themselves in two languages through engaging activities, games, art, and theater!
This unique program is designed to make language learning fun and dynamic while fostering confidence in communication. Each day, kids will explore new vocabulary and cultural themes through hands-on experiences that reinforce both Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL)
Course Details
Instructor
Señorita Angie
Level
All Levels
Duration
1 week
Type
Summer Courses
Class size
Each class is composed of a maximum of 12 students per teacher, ensuring a personalized learning experience. Additionally, up to 5 high school volunteers assist in facilitating activities and providing support to students.
Actividades
Latin American cultural music, traditional games played in various Spanish-speaking countries, emphasizing teamwork, movement, and cultural heritage.
Safety
The safety of our children is our top priority.
All staff members undergo a Level two background check to ensure a secure environment.
For security and easy identification, all children, staff, and volunteers are required to wear name tags at all times.
Name tags will be distributed at check-in each day.
We follow a strict sign-in and sign-out policy, and emergency procedures are in place for any unforeseen situations. Additionally, we maintain a nut-free facility to accommodate allergies and prioritize the well-being of all participants.
Program Details
Lead Instructor
Señorita Angie
Level
All levels
Age Group
7 – 12
Duration
One week, half a day
Cost
$25 Registration Fee
$200 Per Student
$180 for Sibling
Location – Two locations to choose from
June sessions – Creekside Christian Church
150 Lifespring Way
St Johns, FL 32259
Date: June 2 – 6, June 9 – 13,
June 16 – 20, June 23 – 27
July sessions – Missionway Church
14985 Old St Augustine Rd #101
Jacksonville, FL 32258
Date: July 7 – 11, July 14 – 18
Weekly Schedule
Day 1: Welcome & Greetings
Students will learn basic greetings and introductions in Spanish and ASL.
Schedule:
9:00 – 9:15 AM – Welcome & icebreaker (ASL name game)
9:15 – 9:45 AM – Lesson: Spanish & ASL greetings
9:45 – 10:15 AM – Role-play partner introduction
10:15 – 10:30 AM – Snack & break
10:30 – 11:00 AM – Art: Create a bilingual welcome sign, Mi libro de espanol
11:00 – 11:30 AM – Game: Greeting relay race & theater skit
Day two: Colors & Numbers
Students will learn colors and numbers in Spanish and ASL.
Schedule:
9:00 – 9:15 AM – Color scavenger hunt
9:15 – 9:45 AM – Lesson: Spanish & ASL colors & numbers
9:45 – 10:15 AM – Painting activity with labeled colors
10:15 – 10:30 AM – Snack & break
10:30 – 11:00 AM – Number hopscotch, Bingo, Dominoes
11:00 – 11:30 AM – Game: Simon Says & theater counting story
Day 3 Animals and Nature
Students will learn animal names and nature-related vocabulary in Spanish and ASL.
Schedule:
9:00 – 9:15 AM – Animal charades
9:15 – 9:45 AM – Lesson: Spanish & ASL animal & nature words
9:45 – 10:15 AM – Create animal masks & sign their names
10:15 – 10:30 AM – Snack & break
10:30 – 11:00 AM – Nature walk with scavenger hunt
11:00 – 11:30 AM – Game: Animal sound & sign matching & theater skit
Day 4 Food & Cultural Exploration
Students will learn common food words and explore cultural traditions.
Schedule:
9:00 – 9:15 AM – Matching game: Spanish & ASL food vocabulary
9:15 – 9:45 AM – Lesson: Spanish & ASL food words
9:45 – 10:15 AM – Create a mini-menu in both languages
10:15 – 10:30 AM – Snack & break
10:30 – 11:00 AM – Cooking activity: Making an easy snack while signing the ingredients
11:00 – 11:30 AM – Game: Restaurant role-play & theater skit
Day 5 Review and Celebration
Students will review what they’ve learned and showcase their skills.
Schedule:
9:00 – 9:15 AM – Memory match (Spanish & ASL words/signs from the week)
9:15 – 9:45 AM – Quick recap of all topics
9:45 – 10:15 AM – Create a bilingual comic strip
10:15 – 10:30 AM – Snack & break
10:30 – 11:00 AM – Prepare for final performance
11:00 – 11:30 AM – Theater skit & certificate ceremony with a fun review dance party
Games – Juegos
Latin American cultural games are traditional games played in various Spanish-speaking countries, emphasizing teamwork, movement, and cultural heritage. Here are a few:
Lotería – A Mexican bingo-style game using illustrated cards instead of numbers. Campers can call out the names in Spanish and sign them in ASL.
La cuerda (Jump Rope) – A classic game where children jump over a swinging rope while reciting rhymes in Spanish.
Rayuela (Hopscotch) – Played just like traditional hopscotch but using Spanish and ASL numbers.
La soga (Tug-of-War) – A fun team-building game that can be combined with learning Spanish action words and ASL signs.
El semáforo (Red light, Green light) – Played just like traditional red light green light game, but using Spanish counting and ASL signs.
Atrapadas (Tag) – The classic tag game, but the person who is “it” must say a Spanish phrase before tagging another player.
Corre, Corre, la Guaraca (Duck, Duck, Goose) – A traditional Chilean game similar to “Duck, Duck, Goose” but with a handkerchief placed behind someone.
El teléfono descompuesto (Broken Telephone) – Players whisper a phrase in Spanish to the next person, who then signs it in ASL to the next, creating a fun and often hilarious game.
Dominoes – a popular Latin American game where players match tiles with the same number of pips, promoting strategy and social interaction.
Card Game 3 & 2 – a traditional Latin American game where players try to score points by forming sets or runs of cards, encouraging strategic thinking and number recognition.
Parent volunteers
We are seeking Spanish-speaking parents who are interested in volunteering to help teach during for a week.
H.S. Students Volunteers
We are also welcoming high school students who need volunteer hours to assist with the camp.