Since the best time to learn a foreign language is in early childhood, it’s best to get started with the process at an early age. Foreign language summer camps can be a fun way to introduce children to different languages and cultures, and there are quite a few in the area to choose from.
ITALIAmore, an Italian enrichment program for kids, young people, and adults, is offering a summer camp for toddlers ages 3 to 14 at the Tam Community Center. They are offering a Italian Mini-club for ages 3-9. Learn Italian in a fun and engaging two week and four week musical experience. There are 2 sessions: June 16-June 26 and June 30-July 10 from 10 am to noon Monday to Thursday. For the 10- to 14-year-olds there is Italian Junior Club, a unique, project-based curriculum teaches older children both basic and intermediate Italian. There are 2 sessions: June 16-June 26 and June 30-July 10 from 1 pm-3 pm Monday to Thursday. The cost is $300 per session plus a $30 materials fee. For more info, go to www.italiamore.com.
Little Lingua offers a Spanish summer camp for kids ages 2-5. They are offering five one-week sessions from June 23 through August 1 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 am to noon. All activities reinforce basic Spanish vocabulary. Kids ages 2 and 3 need to have a parent or guardian with them for the class. Ages 4 and 5 can be dropped off for class. The summer camps will be held at the historical Robson House in San Anselmo. To register, call (415) 258-4680 or go to www.littlelingua.com. They also offer 1-hour weekly foreign language classes in French, Hebrew, German, Spanish, and Italian for 2-5 year olds.
Girotondo Italian School offers a summer day camp in San Rafael and Mill Valley. The Girotondo 2008 Summer Program is divided into 4 weeks running from June 9 to July 3, Monday-Friday from 9 am to 1 pm. Each week the curriculum will revolve around a particular theme. The cost is $240 per week. For more info, go to www.girotondoschool.org.
