Community Programs
Our community is a busy, fun and educational environment before, during, and after the school day. EBI students and non-EBI students, from around the Bay area, have the opportunity to participate in an array of extracurricular programs at EBI that enrich their lives and support them in exploring their own personal interests. For more information on any of these programs, please contact the EBI Community Programs Office at programs@ebinternacional.org. You can find the Community Programs Financial Policies here (link is external).
Enrichment Classes
EBI offers a variety of enrichment classes in Spanish and English during the school year that provide children at EBI with the opportunity to engage in structured choice activities that encourage them to explore their own creativity and interests. These enrichment classes vary from session to session and expose children to a variety of experiences that help them to discover new talents and skills.
Enrichment class prices may vary whether a child is enrolled in the Unlimited 5-Day or Unlimited 3-Day EBI Aventura option.
To find out more information about the enrichment classes, schedule and cost - click here
Fall Session: September 17-November 19 (No Classes: Oct. 8, Oct. 22-26)
Winter Session: January 14-March 8 (No Classes: Jan. 21, Feb. 15-22)
Spring Session: March 25-May 24 (No Classes: April 15-19, May 3, 9, 10.)
Non-EBI Pre-Kinder students must have medical/emergency forms on file by the first day of class in order to attend programs. Please click here to download the PK forms.
Completed forms can be submitted to summer@ebinternacional.org or in person to the Alcatraz Campus receptionist.
School Year Camps
EBI's school year camps are filled with fun and exciting activities in Spanish!
Our school year camps are carefully designed with the interests and developmental needs of our campers in mind. The theme of each camp is different, but they all include an array of activities such as storytelling, arts, crafts, culinary arts, games, sports and field trips.
Our school year camps are held during the EBI school breaks in October, January, February and April
- All school year camps are located at our Alcatraz Campus, 410 Alcatraz Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94609
- Camp activities vary depending on age and camper ability
Our 2018-19 School Year Camps for Pre-K to Grade 4th!
Each camp is packed with fun for every camper and incorporates art, sports, and plenty of outdoor play. At EBI, campers learn Spanish through experience! Each session has an overarching theme to guide camper explorations.
February is Black History Month! This year we are calling all campers to come and explore the contributions of Africans and African-Americans to U.S. culture. Campers will learn about influential Africans and African-Americans in literature, science, sports and the arts. They will taste special afro-descendant foods and dance to the rhythm of African drums!
It's an adventure! It's a camp out! During this week, our campers will explore everything necessary to camp outdoors. They will learn how to put together a tent, forest safety, hiking skills, how to be respectful towards wildlife, how to tie knots, how to build a bonfire, first aid, compass navigation and much more! AND they will make their own personal camp kit. At the end of the week, we put all of our outdoor knowledge into practice during our field trip day!
Fall Camp | October 22-26 | Last Day to Register October 17 |
January Camp | January 2-4 | Last Day to Register December 18 |
Winter Camp | February 19-22 | Last Day to Register February 12 |
Spring Camp | April 15-19 | Last Day to Register April 10 |
AM Care | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. |
Pre-Kinder - 3rd Camp Day | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
PM Care | 3 - 6 p.m. |
- All campers must be fully potty trained
- Campers must be at least three years old at the start of camp
- All campers must have medical/emergency forms on file by the first day of camp in order to attend programming. Please click here to download the PK forms. Completed forms can be submitted to summer@ebinternacional.org
- EBI provides morning and afternoon healthy snacks for PK students
- Lunch it is not provided
- Sheets and blankets for nap time are not provided
- All campers must have medical/emergency forms on file by the first day of camp in order to attend programming. Please click here to download Kinder-4rd Grade forms. Completed forms can be submitted to programs@ebinternacional.org
- Lunch and snack are not provided by EBI
- Campers must bring their own snack and lunch in a labeled lunch box
School Year Camp Packages | Pre-Kinder - Grade 8 | |
Five-Day Camp | 8:30 a.m - 3 p.m. | $450 |
Four-Day Camp | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | $360 |
Three-Day Camp (January Camp only) | 8:30 a.m - 3 p.m. | $300 |
*Individual Day AM Care | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | $15 |
*Individual Camp Day | 8:30 a.m - 3 p.m. | $110 |
*Individual Day PM Care | 3-6 p.m. | $35 |
*EBI Students enrolled in our Unlimited 5-day or 3-day Aventura After-School Program may apply these days during camp at no cost.
*Sign-ups made during camp are based on availability and will have an additional 10% late fee
Please contact us with any questions at programs@ebinternacional.org
Kids Night Out
Calling all pre-kinder and lower school students! Come in your pajamas and join us for a fun night of games, snacks and a movie in Spanish! Kids Night Out is open to EBI and non-EBI students!
Where: 410 Alcatraz Avenue, Oakland, 94609
When: 6-9 p.m. every first Friday of the month!
Our Menu (most of the time)
Sparkling water | Pizza | Pop-corn
Cost:
One child $35 | Two siblings $30 per child | 3-6 siblings $25 per child
THE SIBLING DISCOUNT WILL SHOW IN YOUR CART WHEN YOU ARE CHECKING OUT. Having trouble? Please email programs@ebinternacional.org.
Our Aventura after-school program is not included in the price of Kids Night Out. To use our Aventura drop-in or pre-paid care, you must be an EBI student and pre-registered in the Aventura program. Drop-in Aventura students must also give 24 hours advance notice to request a space in the program for that given day.
Non-EBI pre-kinder students and incoming EBI students must fill the emergency form listed below and send it to programs@ebinternacional.org. Please click here to download the PK forms.
Free Spanish Storytime
Join us for a morning of stories, songs and fun at EBI! Our free Spanish Storytime is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. It is open to Spanish and non-Spanish speakers, and all children must attend with an adult. During the school year, we offer our free Spanish Storytime on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00-10:30 a.m. at EBI's Alcatraz Campus.
Upcoming Free Spanish Storytime Events:
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8
January 12
February 9
March 9
April 13
May 11
July 13
The address is 410 Alcatraz Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609. Both EBI and non-EBI children are welcome to attend. No pre-registration is required. We hope to see you there!
Meet Our Director
Erica Castro
Community Programs Director
Erica was born in Oakland and raised in El Salvador. There she earned a BA in Social Work and a certification in Peace Education. She developed extensive knowledge and experience in comprehensive education while working in community programs for youth development for sixteen years in El Salvador.
She joined the staff of EBI in the summer of 2016 when she returned to California with her husband Gustavo. In her spare time, she loves cooking, gardening and spending time with her family. Erica is passionate about being able to support the development of the “whole student” with her team in community programs.
Erica Castro
Community Programs Director