Summer Camp Themes
Todos a Bordo del Expreso ISLA / All Aboard the ISLA Express - July 9—July 13
Have you ever been so mad at someone that you wanted to turn them into a toad? Have you thought of bubbles as an engineering adventure? Come use your creativity to invent your own potions and spells. We will spend the week delving into the world of Hogwarts, exploring, creating and turning ISLA into our own enchanted school. ISLA has partnered up for a second year, with the Museum of Science in Boston to explore a “Bubble Bonanza: Designing Bubble Wands”. Throughout the day we will stretch our imaginations through various crafts, models, and games. You just may transfigure into a whole new person. All aboard the ISLA Express!
Legomanía / Legomania - July 16—July 20
Did you enjoy “Locos por Legos” last year? Well more building is upon us! Lego is an amazing way to experience building and constructing. Our camp will have construction activities of many kinds including a mini-me to scale made with papier-mâché and using those crazy Sprites in Scratch to program animations. Don’t worry, not all will be indoors. There will be fun in the sun, water activities (weather permits) and even a walk to the park. Come join us and let’s build it!
La Isla de la Aventura – Adventure Island - July 23 – 27
¿Te gusta hacer de todo? Can you do it all? Entonces… arriésgate a cocinar, jugar, competir y ejercitar tu mente y cuerpo, todo en una semana… If so… I dare you to cook, play, compete and exercise your mind and body all in one week! Learn how to play typical Latino games and sports as well as your favorites in the US. Some new games we bet you’ve never tried are: agua de limon, el Corazon de la pina , lata y yermis. Dive into battle with your Beyblades or Ninjago Spinjitzu one afternoon. We will also get creative in the kitchen with dishes like arepas, guacamole, flan, and some exciting food experiments. Work your mind creating cartoons about your favorite themes like Pokemon, Phineas and Ferb and many others. Get your hands dirty planting your own herb garden and move your body to the rhythm of zumba and yoga. Join us to do it all this summer!
Los Talentos de ISLA / ISLA's got Talent - July 30—August 3
Be a star both on stage and in the cutting room!
Let’s transform ISLA into a flashy Hollywood production. In the morning, kids will show us their best with individual and group talents. We will spend the day exercising our imaginations and finding talents we never knew we had! In the afternoon, we will turn our talents into magical movie masterpieces. Learn to record, edit and publish your very own movie right here at ISLA. Your performances and movies will be part of our big talent show at the end of the week. Come show us how creative you can be.
Animalisimo / Amazing Animals - August 6— 10
Entering Kindergarteners and new to immersion 1st Grade
Did you know that in Spanish a rooster goes “quiquiriquí”? Maybe you did not know that a horse goes “yeehaaa” and a wolf says “auuh”… Well… if you were lucky to know any of these, we bet that you didn’t know that a grasshopper (el grillo) goes “cricrí”…
There is no doubt that animals offer a great deal of fun and wonders for everybody! In our summer camp “ANIMALISIMO” the little ones will sure enjoy learning in Spanish everything about animals and pets around the world, miming animal, body parts and animal sounds as well as spending their summery days with hands-on art and science projects. Your children can't miss it!
Una Caminata en el Mundo Salvaje / Take a Walk on the Wild Side - August 6—10
Entering 1st grade immersion students and older
Have you ever wondered what the most poisonous animal is? What about the animal that lurks deepest in the sea? Come walk on the wild side and delve deep into the animal kingdom. Learn about interesting and rare animals, dangerous creatures, and creepy crawlers.We will make snacks, construct origami, watch video clips, play games, and make books, all surrounding the theme of animals.
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