True to our unique -- no translation -- method of immersing children in the Spanish language, "Campamento de Español" combines all the benefits of our regular program with all the fun and excitement of summer camp. The more intensive session (up to 6 weeks & up to 4 days per week, 3 hours per day) offers campers an environment that allows them to progress more rapidly with their language skills while having a lot of fun.

This program is a wonderful opportunity for your child to spend his or her days in a Spanish speaking environment. Teachers will immerse the children in the Spanish language through a non-intimidating yet challenging "Spanish only" setting. Students will experience the structure and sound of the language while participating in art, music, drama, story telling, interactive games, cultural activities, crafts, outdoor time and snack-tivities.

Your child will be immersed in an exciting world where he or she will speak the language while learning about the cultures of different Spanish speaking countries through our "Viaje Fantástico" theme.

Our goal is to provide your child with meaningful Spanish language experiences in an anxiety-free, fun-filled Spanish setting. Children with no language proficiency or previous exposure, as well as the student who wants to improve his or her Spanish skills during the summer are welcome.

Your child will be transported to Spanish speaking countries by combining fantasy, culture, stories and other fun activities; the teachers will create a vivid, living connection between the children and the Spanish language, multiplying your child's new language skill retention.

As part of the fantastic trip, the students will be given passports and a new cultural name that they will be called during the course of the camp. They will use their passports to keep track of the countries they visit and the activities they do. All students will also receive a music CD filled with all the songs they will learn at camp. Each day there will be a mid-morning snack-tivity, juice and spring water (these are not a significant amount of food, you will also want to pack a lunch and/or other snacks for them).

Children should bring a lunch and/or other snacks (no foods containing peanut butter) -- please clearly mark your child's name on all items. SIW provides all the materials for projects. Children should dress comfortable for that day's weather in play clothes and comfortable shoes (no flip-flops). Some activities will take place outside, weather permitting, so you may wish to apply sunscreen and send a hat.  And, don't forget to bring a child who is ready to have fun!

                Dix Hills or Garden City, July 6th - Aug.13th
                        week1: July 6-9
                        week2: July 13-16
                        week3: July 20-23
                        week4: July 27-30
                        week5: Aug. 3-6
                        week6: Aug. 10-13

FLEX options fit your schedule & budget
Enroll for any 1 to 6 weeks and any 1 to 4 days per week. So you choose which weeks to attend as well as how many days and which days per week. (scroll down for details)

is 8. (SIW will inform parents as soon as possible should it appear that a camp will not reach its minimum enrollment. On these occasions we will offer priority enrollment in other camps or a full refund should the camp have to be cancelled.)