7 Summer Camps That Teach a 2nd Language
We’ve updated our list of camps offering to teach young campers a second language while enjoying traditional summer activities.
Give your camper a head start into the global community–and a secret mode of communication–by signing up for one of these 7 foreign language summer camps.
Brooklyn Chinese-American Association
Summer camps at the following schools: Public School 69, 94, 105, 160, 205 and 206, (718) 438-0008
The summer camp offers academic enhancement as well as cultural enrichment activities.
International School of Brooklyn
477 Court St, Brooklyn, Carroll Gardens, 718-369-3023
For children between the ages of 3.5-12
French and Spanish are available at the International School of Brooklyn. Campers will also have the opportunity to study core subject areas.
Juguemos a Cantar Summer Day Camp
357 6th St, Park Slope, 917-453-1187
For children between the ages of 3-10
Full immersion is the way to learn a language. Native English speakers and native Spanish speakers explore traditional camp activities like cooking and gardening. But all communication will be done in Spanish. Spanish-as-a-2nd-language learners will become fluent in the language while native speakers will develop a more nuanced appreciation for their native tongue. Half-day and half-week camps are also available.
Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace
1224 Prospect Ave, Windsor Terrace, 718-407-6377
For children entering grades PreK-12
Kings Bay Y has a special Hebrew dual language program. According to their website the program includes: Specialists from Israel teaching belly dancing, hip hop, dance and theater. Culture and language are intertwined.
Playtown Summer Camp
249 20th Street, Park Slope, South Slope
718-788-1880, eplaytown@gmail.com
Campers will go to the beach, the pool, and explore activities like building a robot all while immersed in Spanish.
United Chinese Association of Brooklyn
6625 Bay Parkway 2/F, 718-232-0055
The summer camp offers support in all major subject areas. They will take time out for arts and crafts.
Xioalong Center
310 Atlantic Avenue (at Creative Arts Studio), jennifer@xiaolongcenter.com
For babies to elementary aged kids
If you’re set on learning Mandarin but don’t want to commit to an entire camp, the Xiaolong Center holds classes by the semester.