closeWe prepare children for reading and writing with a multi-sensory approach, including phonics and language experiences. Language materials are carefully sequenced, so children’s awareness of phonics rules gradually increases. Children acquire language naturally as they absorb what is spoken in their environment. They build their vocabulary through oral and written literacy. Sensory experiences with sand, paint, foam, chalk, oil pastels, and even shaving cream help keep learning letters fun. We have a blast singing, writing, tracing, drawing, hiding, and seeking our letters!
Preschool
Classroom Areas
CLASSROOM AREAS
Language and Literacy
Arts and crafts
Scribbling with markers and crayons is a skill that sets the foundation for learning to write. Holding a paintbrush, stringing beads, and cutting with scissors all hone fine motor skills, which aids in things like learning to tie shoes, fasten buttons, and hold utensils. Mastering skills, completing art projects, and learning to express themselves in new ways help kids gain confidence and perseverance and practice patience. These things also help kids develop positive emotional responses to stressful situations. Painting, drawing, and sculpting help develop visual-spatial skills, especially in toddlers.
Arts and crafts
Culinary
The kitchen table begins the journey of sensory learning. Cooking engages the five senses through hands-on experiences: seeing, touching, hearing, smelling, and tasting. Cooking and baking can help young kids learn and practice basic math concepts and build vocabulary. The experience of creating meals helps build their self-confidence and lay the foundation for healthy eating habits. Our gardening and culinary curriculum also teaches us about the seasons. We explore fruits and vegetables weekly to learn about new flavors and tastes. These activities help children draw their own conclusions, form an appreciation for food, and learn the concept of cooking and baking with love!
Sensory exercises
All information young children take in goes through their five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch). We design sensory activities to help refine these senses to help children achieve more detailed forms of classification in their brains. Each material isolates one defining quality such as color, weight, shape, texture, or size. Sensory materials help the child to distinguish, categorize, and relate to new information they already know.
Dramatic Play
An atmosphere of work permeates the room when children are busy with free play. Play is the work of the child. They are learning to develop a rich imagination to serve their reading comprehension as they take words on the page and transform them into narrative memory. They are also learning to compromise with their peers, communicate their desires, carry tasks to completion, and problem-solve with others. These are some of the last years for them to hone these essential skills, which will deepen and guide their academic lives throughout grade school.
Dramatic Play
math and science
Through the use of manipulatives, games, projects, and experiments, children learn basic principles of math and the scientific process. In science, the child’s natural curiosity is stimulated through discovery projects, experiments, and exploration of our outdoor environment. Learning these concepts will help prepare them to think critically and logically for our future world problems. Your preschooler will learn how to count, find and form shapes and patterns, measure, and sorts, categorizes, and compares objects, and interacts with and learns about nature.
music
Music is one of the most effective ways to acquire a second language. Children are attracted to different sounds, rhythms, and musical instruments. Music help develops their minds, Spanish language, and body by learning to sing and move to the lyrics, instruments, and rhythms. Your heart will burst when you hear your chiquitos sing the traditional, classic, and heartfelt songs passed down from generation to generation throughout Latin America and Spain.
practical life
Practical life activities help children care for themselves as well as the environment around them. These activities aim to aid in discipline, organization, independence, and self-esteem through concentration on a precise and completed cycle of work. All the practices of these life lessons fall into the following categories: care of the person, care of the environment, fine motor development, gross motor skills, grace, and courtesy.
dance and movement
Movement is another creative expression where students are encouraged to use their bodies through yoga, dance, and fun obstacle courses. Children use their imagination and develop coordination and mindfulness, which is key to a child’s emotional regulation.
Day Camp
Spanish Immersion & Bilingual Camp
Programs
SPRING CAMP
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Bilingual Spring Camp (Ages 3–6)
Join us for a joyful and engaging Bilingual Spring Camp designed for young children ages 3–6. Through Spanish immersion, children build language skills naturally while exploring seasonal themes in a hands-on, play-based environment.
Our camp emphasizes learning through doing—with music, movement, art, sensory exploration, and open-ended activities that invite curiosity and creativity. Spanish is woven into the day in a meaningful and developmentally appropriate way, helping children grow confidence, vocabulary, and cultural connection without pressure or rote instruction.
Each theme is explored over time, allowing children to go deeper—revisiting ideas, expanding language, and making connections through play.
SUMMER CAMP
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With a focus on communication, conversation, and classic summertime joy, chiquitos—both native and non-native Spanish speakers—learn and grow together in our Spanish Immersion Summer Camp.
Our program is rooted in meaningful language use. Spanish is experienced through real connection—play, collaboration, storytelling, movement, and shared discovery—rather than through translation or drills.
Each summer, children engage with the cultures, rhythms, and landscapes of the Spanish-speaking world through hands-on, open-ended experiences that invite curiosity and creative expression. Language emerges naturally as campers build, create, experiment, and explore together.
Our holistic approach to language acquisition supports the whole child. Through play and exploration, children tap into what they already know, building confidence as they form new ideas, vocabulary, and connections. Mindfulness practices woven into the day help nurture focus, emotional awareness, and resilience.
Campers enjoy a rich variety of activities including art, cooking, music, science, building, creative writing, drawing, movement, outdoor play, water days, and cooperative games—all thoughtfully designed to support language development and joyful engagement.
Above all, our summer camp fosters connection: to language, to culture, to community, and to self. Children leave with greater confidence, deeper curiosity, and a lasting sense of belonging.
THANKSGIVING CAMP
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Our Thanksgiving Camp offers a warm, festive, and engaging experience for young children, with a Spanish Immersion program and a bilingual option available.
Children explore the season through hands-on, Thanksgiving- and fall-inspired activities that support language development in a natural, playful way. Campers engage in creative arts and crafts, sing seasonal songs, experiment with simple instruments, and participate in rhythm and movement games that encourage listening, coordination, and expression.
Outdoor play and group activities—such as turkey trots and scavenger hunts—add energy and joy to the day while supporting cooperation and social connection.
Rooted in creativity, cultural awareness, and play-based learning, our Thanksgiving Camp offers a meaningful way for children to celebrate the season while continuing their Spanish language journey in a fun and enriching environment.
WINTER CAMP
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This camp offers a fun blend of language learning, cultural exploration, and winter activities. With the support of passionate bilingual educators, children will enjoy interactive storytelling, festive crafts, and traditional games—all designed to make learning Spanish a joyful experience. They’ll also discover Hispanic holiday customs, fostering a global perspective. Join us for a winter filled with laughter, learning, and fun! ¡Bienvenidos a la diversión invernal! (Welcome to winter fun!)
DROP-IN DAY PASS
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Drop-In / Single-Day Camp
Our Drop-In (Single-Day) Camp offers flexible, high-quality care for children ages 2.5 to 6, designed for families who need occasional coverage without sacrificing a rich learning environment.
Your child’s day will be grounded in play-based, developmentally appropriate experiences that support language development through movement, music, art, storytelling, and hands-on exploration.
This option is ideal for school holidays, schedule gaps, or days when children benefit from a structured, engaging environment. Even for a single day, children are welcomed into a warm, intentional setting where language, creativity, and social connection are thoughtfully woven into the day.
THE DETAILS
WHEN: June 22 – August 28
WHO: Ages 3 – 6 (1:7 Ratio)
WHERE: 12306 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066
WHAT TO BRING: snack, lunch, and water bottle, a change of clothes and towel for water play.
THE SCHEDULE
🌞 THE SUMMER CAMP DAY
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Arrival & Welcome
Open-ended centers, table activities, and Spanish conversation
9:30 AM
Morning Snack
9:45 – 10:00 AM
Morning Meeting
Songs, music, movement, storytelling, and group connection in Spanish
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Workshop #1 – Creative Studio
Arts, crafts, building, and hands-on exploration
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Outdoor Play / Water Play / Movement Games
12:00 – 12:45 PM
Lunch & Bathroom Break + Choice Play
12:45 – 1:30 PM
Rest / Quiet Time
Naps, stories, books, puzzles, drawing, and calm centers
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Workshop #2 – Cultural Exploration
Small-group projects, storytelling, music, and creative expression
2:30 PM
Afternoon Snack (provided by CS) & Closing Ceremony
Songs, reflection, sharing, and transition to pick-up
3:00 PM
Pick-Up
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Extended Care
Independant play, creative centers, and wind-down activities
LUNCH
Lunch is available for an additional $10 per day. Meals follow a rotating menu of child-friendly favorites, thoughtfully paired with simple, nourishing sides.
Our lunch rotation includes items such as hamburger sliders, macaroni and cheese, quesadillas, taquitos, pizza, spaghetti, chicken tenders, chicken and rice, French toast with chicken sausage, chicken and waffles,, cheese lasagna, orange chicken, and veggie chow mein. Meals are served with sides like fresh fruit, carrots, broccoli, and organic milk.
Pizza is served every Friday.
A grilled cheese sandwich is always available as a familiar option.
We offer shaved ice with organic juice daily at 2:30 pm
DAY CAMP
Enrichment
Looking to enhance your chiquitos’ school experience by introducing Español to their curriculum? Or perhaps you are looking to reinforce what they are currently learning in school? Our after-school social includes a wide range of enrichment activities that are geared toward building self-esteem, social skills, and overall confidence in understanding and speaking Spanish. Our teachers will guide and support your chiquitos in the learning process to ensure they have the best experience. 
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