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Join us this summer for Let’s Play in Spanish for a full immersion language experience, where students will travel the Spanish-speaking world one country at a time, all from the familiar surroundings of 33 Central Park West!  One day, they will explore Mexico, for example; the next day, Guatemala. With fully bilingual teachers and counselors in training, they will learn and practice their vocabulary and conversational skills exploring the art, music, cuisine, and other cultural aspects of different countries and regions across Central and South America, the Caribbean and Europe.

A typical day starts with morning meetings, games, and read aloud. Then the children will have music/dance, art and cooking. Lunch is followed by outdoor playtime, travel class or movie video, and a choice activity time, which can consist of games, scrapbooking or story times. The day ends with a closing meeting, during which children help plan out the Fiesta, a culminating celebration that takes place at the end of each session. Let’s Play in Spanish campers will also go on one field trip each week and participate in interactive workshops with professional dancers.

Students may sign up for both weeks or either week.

Program Director

Eliana Rivera is the program director of Let’s Play in Spanish. Born in Costa Rica and raised between New York and her native land, Eliana has experienced the importance of being bilingual. As an undergraduate student, she majored in Spanish. A teacher for 10 years, she has spent the last five years as a learning specialist.