Benefits
In this program, campers will be truly be immersed in Spanish/French language
24 hours a day. This camp is designed to give Spanish/French immersion students a unique
and in-depth language immersion experience that will enable them to improve their language
proficiencyin the areas the academic setting does not provide. This will enable them to develop
critical vocabulary and expressions in the second language acquisition process. They will be
listening, speaking, and learning the language in a unique setting as they explore:
4 Science: by learning about fascinating live water and land animals.
4 Nature: by learning how to differentiate between trees, leaves, types of land, and
bodies of water as they explore fishing, hiking, creek stomping, canoeing, etc.
4 Sports: by participating in team building activities, collective sports, etc.
4 Excursions: by taking daily nature walks, playing international games and sports, going
horseback riding, spending a day on the beach, and riding in a pontoon boat at Lieber
State Recreation Area and more.
4 Arts: by learning and producing international arts and crafts, exploring theater,
acting, drama, music, and dance. Students will work individually and in small groups.
The daily activities will enable students to develop responsibility, problem solving, and
leadership skills. Students will be taking care of their belongings and participate in
maintaining their cabins by doing chores such as cooking, cleaning, etc. Campers will
speak and listen to SPANISH/FRENCH AT ALL TIMES. No English communication will be
allowed during the camp.