El Campo del Bosque
Grades 1-5
July 19th - 22nd, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
From the moment your passport is stamped entrada (entrance) by the officials at inmigración (immigration), you will find yourself immersed in an exciting world where you will experience Hispanic culture and speak the Spanish language.
The goal of El Campo del Bosque is to have learners acquire a beginning pronunciation and vocabulary, be able to make basic exchanges in the language, and develop some appreciation of the Hispanic culture. Through word games, skits, music, art, and outdoor activities, children gain an introduction or enhance their existing Spanish speaking skills while learning about the cultures in which Spanish is spoken. During the course of the 4-day camp, instructors, who represent a combination of both native and non-native speakers, will immerse children in the target language through a non-intimidating yet challenging “Spanish only” environment. Students will experience the structure and sound of the language through the use of phonics, song and writing, as well as upbeat and exciting cultural activities. Children with no Spanish language proficiency as well as the student who wants to improve his or her language skills during the summer are welcome. Students who attended the camp last year will be grouped in classes so that their learning can continue. A student/instructor ratio of 10:1 will be maintained with each group of 10 children also having a Junior Counselor and at least one Counselor-in-training. The camp will be limited to 100 participants (Minimum 60 campers). Children will be grouped primarily by their grade levels. Swimming and canoeing will be offered to students who willingly can swim under the water and have some swimming abilities. These activities will be supervised by certified, English-speaking aquatic instructors at all times.
Transportation
At this time, no transportation will be provided for this camp. Parents are expected to drop off their children promptly at 8:15 and pick up their children promptly at 3:30.
Cost
$250.00 ($100.00 deposit, $150.00 to be paid upon acceptance.)
Financial Assistance Scholar-ships may be available to students.
Meals
Students will be provided with a culturally authentic lunch and snack each day.
Application Procedures
1. Students must complete El Campo del Bosque application form (below)
2. The school office will supply the SIF number.
3. A $100.00 deposit must be sent with application forms (refunded if the student is not accepted or if the camp does not run. A minimum of 60 campers are needed in order to run the camp.)
4. Student Application Form, a Request for Financial Assistance Form (page 29), if applicable, and a $100.00 deposit must be returned by April 30, 2010. Checks and applications should be mailed to:
World & Classical Language Office
Jennifer Hernandez
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
2644 Riva Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Please write on the outside of the envelope:
El Campo del Bosque
5. Attendance at the camp will be based on a“ first-come, first-served” basis. The deposit will be refunded only
if the student is not accepted or if AACPS does not run the camp.
6. Selection decisions will be mailed to parents of applicants from the Foreign Language Office by May 31, 2010.
Follow-up Mailing to Participants
Students who will attend the camp will receive a map to Arlington Echo, a student information form,
and a sample schedule of activities for the week. For more information, call the World and Classical Languages Office at 410-222-5424 or send an email to
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Make the check payable to:
Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
