Spanish Immersion Summer Camps in Woodbury

Looking for a Spanish immersion summer camp in Woodbury? Alma Flor Ada offers 12 weeks of immersive bilingual summer programming that keeps Spanish alive and growing over the break. Each week blends STEM, language, art, music, and outdoor play into themed adventures, and camps are open to both current AFA families and families who are completely new to us. No prior Spanish is needed.

As School Director, one question I hear every spring is how families can keep their child’s Spanish from fading over summer. Our camps are the answer, and they double as a relaxed, joyful way for new families to experience immersion firsthand.

What are AFA Spanish immersion summer camps?

AFA summer camps are full immersion experiences wrapped in the fun of summer. Roughly 90 percent of the day happens in Spanish with native-speaking teachers, just like our school year, but the energy is lighter, more exploratory, and built around the season.

Think less classroom and more adventure. Children dig into hands-on projects, sing and dance, build and experiment, and spend real time outdoors, all while living the language. The result is a summer that feels like play to your child and like meaningful bilingual growth to you. You can see the full lineup on our summer camps page.

What do the weekly themes look like?

Each week of camp centers on a theme that ties everything together, from the morning’s STEM project to the afternoon’s art and music. Themes keep the summer fresh and give children something new to look forward to.

A typical week might weave together:

• STEM and discovery. Simple science experiments, building challenges, and nature exploration, with vocabulary attached to every step.
• Art and creativity. Painting, crafts, and projects inspired by the Spanish-speaking world.
• Music and movement. Songs, dance, and rhythm games drawn from across Latin America and Spain.
• Outdoor play. Daily fresh air, games, and water play when the weather is warm.

Because language is attached to activities children genuinely enjoy, Spanish sticks without anyone feeling like they are in school. Families who want year-round language-rich activities can also explore our enrichment offerings.

Who are the summer camps for?

Camps are designed for two kinds of families, and both are equally welcome. Current AFA families use summer to keep momentum going, and families new to AFA use it as an easy first step into immersion.

If your child already attends during the year, camp prevents the “summer slide” that can erode a young learner’s progress. If you are new, camp is a wonderful, lower-commitment way to see how your child responds to a Spanish-rich environment before you decide on year-round enrollment. Either way, no Spanish experience is required to start.

Why does summer immersion matter for retention?

Young children acquire language through consistent exposure, which means a long break with no Spanish can quietly chip away at what they have built. Summer immersion protects that progress and keeps the language active.

The benefits of staying immersed over summer add up:

• Children keep using and hearing Spanish daily, so vocabulary stays fresh
• The comfort and confidence they built during the year carries forward
• They return in the fall ready to grow rather than needing to recover lost ground

We dig deeper into why this early-childhood window matters so much in our guide to the benefits of bilingualism for young children. Summer is simply too valuable a language-learning window to leave idle.

Why choose a Woodbury Spanish immersion camp?

For East Metro families, a local immersion camp is hard to beat. Alma Flor Ada sits at 8420 City Centre Drive in Woodbury, an easy drive for families across Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Maplewood, and the surrounding communities.

Beyond convenience, our camps offer something most local summer programs cannot: authentic immersion with native Spanish-speaking teachers, a year-round calendar aligned with Woodbury Public School District 833, and the same warm, family-centered culture that defines our school year. Snacks and lunch are included every day, so summer logistics stay simple for you.

How do I register for summer camp?

Registration is straightforward, and spots fill as summer approaches, so it helps to plan ahead. Tell us your child’s age and the weeks you are interested in, and we will help you build a summer that fits your family.

The easiest first step is to come see us. Schedule a tour of our Woodbury academy or call 651-999-3952, and we will walk you through camp dates, themes, and how to reserve your child’s place for the summer.