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 our students with the opportunity to engage in structured choice activities after school 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. They are only open to EBI students.
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.)
After-School Spanish Classes
Our after-school full-immersion Spanish language classes build confidence, motivate students, and enhance their language skills. Specifically designed for non-EBI students, children are grouped together in different classes by their level of Spanish comprehension. Each class incorporates art, storytelling, games and music. Upper level students also learn written Spanish.
Each after-school Spanish class session is a 10-week program held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The cost is $550 for one 10-week session or $1600 for all three 10-week sessions. Both EBI and non-EBI students are welcome.
Fall Session: September 11 - November 15
Winter Session: December 4 - February 21
Spring Session: March 12 - May 23
School Year Camps
EBI’s school year camps are carefully designed with the interests and developmental needs of our campers in mind. Even though each camp is different, they all include an array of activities such as storytelling, arts, crafts, culinary arts, games, sports and field trips. Campers learn Spanish through experience, and each session has an overarching theme to guide their explorations. Both EBI and non-EBI students are welcome.
Join us for our October ¡Día de los Muertos! camp where we explore the traditions of the Day of the Dead. Campers learn the history of the holiday and how it is celebrated in many different cultures. They will also make history come to life through storytelling and dance! They will create vibrant sugar skull art, learn how to cook the traditional foods for this celebration, and much more! Join us as we explore the magic meaning behind Día de los Muertos!
During our Worlds of Fun! camp, campers will embark on a journey around the world to explore new places and learn about different cultures. Each day will be a new adventure! Our camp is packed with fun and stimulating activities that involve teamwork and support artistic expression. The campers experience recipes, sports, games, dances and useful Spanish phrases from every place we visit. This is a great opportunity for our campers to explore the differences and similarities of people around the world as they learn to appreciate the beauty of each place and become increasingly internationally minded!
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!
School Year Camp Packages | PreK-8 | |
Five-Day Camp | 8:30 a.m - 3 p.m. | $450 |
Four-Day Camp (February Camp only) | 8:30 a.m - 3 p.m. | $300 |
Individual Camp Day** | 8:30 a.m - 3 p.m. | $110 |
Individual Day AM Care During Camp Session* | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | $15 |
Individual Day PM Care During Camp Session* | 3-6 p.m. | $35 |
**Sign-ups during camp are based on availability and are charged an additional 10% late fee
*EBI Students enrolled in our Unlimited 5-day or 3-day Aventura Extended Day Program may apply these days during school year camp sessions.
Kids Night Out
Come in your pajamas and join us for a fun night of games, snacks and a movie in Spanish! Our menu (most of the time) is sparkling water, pizza and popcorn. Kids Night Out is open to pre-kinder and lower school EBI and non-EBI students.
Where: 410 Alcatraz Avenue, Oakland, 94609
When: 6-9 p.m. (on the first Friday of each month)
Cost:
One child $35 | Two siblings $30 per child | 3-6 siblings $25 per child
Your sibling discount will show in your cart when you check out.
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
June 8
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