Summer camp at AIS isn’t just for students who want to learn languages. There are so many fun activities planned: tie dying, body painting, water games, cooking lessons, science projects, and a visit from the “Hey Lollies!” puppetry troupe! On top of that, ages 3 to 6 will have field trips to the Crowe’s Nest Animal Life Farm, while older students will visit the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and participate in a sculpture workshop! Open to 3- to 12- year-olds. This year’s camp is coordinated by MS/GS teacher Samia Bel Abbes. Classes are filling up—enroll now!

The objective of the Austin International School Summer Language Immersion Camp is for students not only to learn Spanish and French, but to learn to be open to different cultures and share unforgettable experiences.  We believe that by exposing a child to a broad environment brought about by the knowledge of a second language and other cultures, he/she is provided with a great advantage in life, given our global environment.

Children learn French and Spanish at a rapid rate, because the only way to really learn a language is to practice it.  When a child participates in an immersion program, he/she will have plenty of time and countless opportunities to practice his or her language skills.

Students will also be exposed to Francophone, Hispanic and Latino cultures, including traditional games and songs.  Arts, crafts and theatre will play a large role.  All activities are taught in French and Spanish and taught by native speakers.
 

Thank you for your interest in our summer camp! Camp runs for the first six weeks following our end of school for the academic year. Be sure to check in with us in February 2011 for information on our next camp!

Quick Summer Camp Facts:

▪ Registration begins February 1, 2011.

▪ Camp offered for ages 3 to 12. It's convenient: a great place for siblings and pre-k children!

▪ Price is $220 per week for a full day including both languages

▪ Price is $155 per week for a half day and includes only one language

▪ Next Camp Dates:  June 13 to July 22, 2011

  ***three weeks minimum is required to enroll

▪ Camp Times:  9:00 AM to 3:30 PM for a Full Day

                        9:00 AM to 11:45 AM for a Half Day Morning Session

                       12:45 PM to 3:30 PM for a Half Day Afternoon Session

▪ Before-Camp Care:  7:30 AM to 9:30 AM (Free)

▪ After-Camp Care:    3:30 PM to 6:00 PM ($65.00/per week)

Testimonials

"Our daughter Margarita has attended the summer program at the Austin
International School for the last three years and we are very pleased
with the results. Spanish is the native language of her mom, but the
excellent approach of her teacher this summer has made her more
willing and more comfortable to use it in daily conversations.
Similarly, she is being gradually introduced to the French language
through songs, games and attractive and age-appropriate techniques and
has been learning the basics. Most importantly, she is learning to
value people from different backgrounds and cultures. We intend to
continue this unique multicultural exposure during her summer months."

Desirée Pallais and Glenn Downing

"Our son enjoyed the friendships, crafts, field trips, and most of all, the wonderful teachers he had at camp. We spent our summer in Austin specifically to send him to camp!"

Jennifer LeBow