Summer Camps
Join us at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI), the Bay Area’s first Spanish-English dual-immersion independent school, for a summer of Spanish language and culture. EBI Summer Camps are open to EBI, and non-EBI students. Campers will explore art, music, science, cooking, movement and dozens of other enriching and dynamic themes in Spanish! EBI’s camp staff will make learning Spanish an engaging and gratifying adventure. EBI’s staff represent many Spanish-speaking countries including: Mexico, Spain, Argentina, El Salvador, Chile, Panama, Peru, Venezuela and the U.S. Each one brings a passion for inspiring young minds to learn. Join us this summer and experience the rich cultures of the Spanish language!
For children ages 3-9
- No prior Spanish language required for:
- all PK campers
- K-3 Session I, II, III and IV
- all PK campers
- Camp activities vary depending on age and camper ability
UPDATE: This summer, camp day schedule will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp activities will remain the same as previous years including: outdoor play, field trips, park visits, special visitors, etc. Please contact us with any questions at summer@ebinternacional.org
Come and take a tour at our campus before the start of Summer Camp! Join us to see a camp in session and get familiar with our campus! Click here (link is external) to reserve your space, spaces are limited.
Summer Camp Dates 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 24 - June 28 |
| Session 2 | July 1 (No camp July 4) - July 5 |
| Session 3 | July 8 - July 12 |
| Session 4 | July 15 - July 19 |
| Session 5 | July 22 - July 26 |
| Session 6 | July 29 - August 2 |
| Session 7 | August 5 - August 9 |
AM Care | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. |
PK - AM Camp | 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
PK - Mid Day Care | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Kinder - 3rd Camp Day | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
PM Care | 3 - 6 p.m. |
Important: Lunch is not provided by EBI.
Summer Camp sessions V, VI and VII are specifically designed to meet the needs of our current students and other children fluent in Spanish.
Pre - Kinder
Location:
All pre-kinder Summer Camp sessions will take place on EBI’s Alcatraz Campus located at 410 Alcatraz Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609.
Requirements:
- All students must be fully potty trained
- Campers must be at least three years old at the start of camp
- There is no previous Spanish language requirement for this age group
Kinder - 3rd grade
Location:
All Summer Camp sessions will take place on EBI’s Alcatraz Campus located at 410 Alcatraz Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609.
Requirements:
- There is no language requirement for students in sessions I, II, III and IV.
- Campers enrolled in sessions V, VI and VII must be proficient in Spanish.
Field Trips:
Camps for this group will have a field trip scheduled the Thursday of each session. Trip details will be included in the curriculum sent out prior to the start of camp.
Summer Camp Pricing
Pre-Kinder | Session II (No Camp on 4th of July) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Care | 7:30-8:30 a.m. | $50 | $40 |
| AM Camp | 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | $185 | $148 |
| Mid Day Care | 12:00 p.m. - 3 p.m. | $170 | $136 |
| Extended Care | 12:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. | $255 | $204 |
Kinder - 3rd grade | Session II (No Camp on 4th of July) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Care | 7:30-8:30 a.m. | $50 | $40 |
| Camp Day | 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. | $370 | $296 |
| PM Care | 3 - 6 p.m. | $100 | $80 |
*Please Note: lunch is not provided by EBI
Summer Camp Themes:
Pre - Kinder - 3rd Grade Themes
Each camp session is packed with fun for every camper. Each camp incorporates art, sports, and plenty of outdoor play. At EBI, summer campers learn Spanish through experience! Each session has an overarching theme to guide their explorations.
Session I (June 24 - June 28): Crazy scientists
Campers will become mad scientists and discover how to make sticky, gross textures and that may even erupt! They will have a blast while making a mess outside in the sun!
Session II (July 1 - July 5): Fun in the Sun (No Camp July 4)
Campers will enjoy the sunshine outside, while burning off some energy during outdoor activities, games, sports and art. This is a sure way to make summer count to the very end!
Session III (July 8 - July 12): Travel Around Latin America
Campers will embark on a journey around the Latin American Countries, learning about the most remarkable characteristics of their cultures every day! Our camp will be filled with fun and stimulating activities including art, cooking, sports, games, dances and useful words and phrases in Spanish from each and every place we visit!
Session IV (July 15 - July 19): EBI Sports
Campers will burn off their energy while practicing outdoor and indoor team sports! Campers will learn the basics of a different team sport each day. During this camp, campers will build teamwork and fair play skills. They will put all this skills into practice having a exciting tournament at the end of every day!
Session V (July 22 - July 26): Chiqui Chef
What's cooking?! Savory tastes and amazing aromas is what will be happening this week! We will explore different foods from appetizers, side dishes, desserts. Come and be a chef for the week!
Session VI (July 29 - August 2): Makers
Do you know how to sew, plant, or paint? Gear up to share your craft and learn a new one! Campers will learn the steps from start to finish and how to become a Maker. By the end, they will have a product of their own, and also have the knowledge to recreate this, or other products, again and again!
Session VII (August 5 - August 9): Top Secret Mission
Campers will embark on top secret mission to save the planet! Each day campers will learn how to take care of the planet being a 3R advocate. Campers will put all their knowledge into practice on their "Secret Mission" that is a social service during our session field trip.