Belanno's Summer Camp will create a vibrant kids language community and adventure of experiencing a new culture while designed to help students discover the people, the language and customs of a foreign country.

Students acquire a greater understanding of the culture and language through exercises and activities that explore food, games and art. Students will also investigate the similarities and differences between their own lives and the lives of young people on the other side of the world.

Class size will be limited to 12 students. Summer Camp is geared toward children ages 4-13.  Students are placed in classes according to both age and language proficiency. Teachers will conduct a language evaluation a week prior to camp.

Zhongguo CunExplore Chinese language and experience culture through speaking, singing, playing, acting, and writing.  Students will not only learn how count and describe objects using colors in Chinese, they will also combine both skills through discussion concerning Chinese culture.  Students will not only study the Chinese Zodiac, they will hear the stories behind the different animals and participate in crafts.  Finally, students will get an opportunity to hold a mini Olympics conducted in Chinese.                                                                   

Zhongguo Cun   Explore Chinese language and experience culture through speaking, singing, playing, acting, and writing.  Students will not only learn how count and describe objects using colors in Chinese, they will also combine both skills through discussion concerning Chinese culture.  Students will not only study the Chinese Zodiac, they will hear the stories behind the different animals and participate in crafts.  Finally, students will get an opportunity to hold a mini Olympics conducted in Chinese. 

Los Hispanohablantes Hola! Spanish is a fun and useful language to learn.  Our learner-centered classrooms encourage lively conversations, role-play and games all in Spanish using the 5 senses.  We want you to learn Spanish in a natural way, so you can use your language skills not just in the classroom. Our native Spanish instructor will teach you skills you can practice right away in your class, while you chat and make friends with the other students in Spanish.

Ahlan WaSahlan You will learn to write your name in arabic, speak the alphabet, learn numbers and listen to contemporary Arabic music and try drumming.

Swagata    Namaste. Aap kaise hain? How are you?  Welcome to the Hindi unit where students will learn Indian words and phrases, numbers, alphabets, greetings, geography, famous monuments, fascinating culture and festivals.  Students will also learn the most popular Indian sport of cricket and some yoga for conscious relaxation. They will learn to write their names in Hindi, try henna,create crafts, play games and have fun trying out Indian musical instruments.

Location

Schedule Monday - Thursday:
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Speak It
10:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Snack Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Make, Take and Try it
11:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Stretch Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Passport to your country
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m  Bag Lunch and get ready to go by 1:15

Schedule on Fridy
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Wrap-up and practice
10:00a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Presentations
11:15 - 12:30 p.m. Cultural lunch for students (parents invited to attend lunch $10 each parent, students lunch included in the tuition) 

Tuition
Standard Tuition: 1 student: $200 (inlcudes all materials, snacks, bag lunches and Friday cultural lunch))

Sibling or friend discount: 2 for $350 (must pay all together in order to qualify and includes all materials, snacks, bag lunches and Friday cultural lunch)

Payment & Registration Deadline
Checks, Mastercard and Visa accepted. Payments must be in full in order to hold a place in class.

Call Christina at 920-843-2214 with any questions.