Each year, the DIS Language Institute offers a Summer School Enrichment Program open to all. Children and parents alike can enjoy this 6-week adventure.
Art Time
A half-day workshop in which students explore various art forms such as ceramics, collage, EcoArt and painting.
Clay Time
A fun-filled workshop where the students explore the different techniques of hand-building while using their creativity and acquiring a sense of space, form and structure.
Writers' Den
This creative writing workshop conducted in English will encourage the students to develop their interest in writing through exciting projects such as cartoons, press releases and short plays.
Karate Dojo
The karate camp combines traditional karate classes, karate games and self-defense techniques. An emphasis is placed in creating a safe and fun environment.
Mad Science
From space to atoms, our little scientists will have fun understanding the world around them and experience how to make robots, rockets, create a crystal garden, and even play spy to find out WHODUNIT using physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering.
Spanish Drama
In this half-day workshop designed for intermediate or advanced levels, the students will create and perform easy plays in Spanish. This is an invaluable confidence-building activity.
Language Immersion
For All Children (Ages 3-10)
In this 6-week program the children are placed in immersion classes which put emphasis on the acquisition of conversational skills through fun activities. Children learn the basics of the language studied as well as aspects of the culture. Arts and crafts as well as other more physical activities such as gymnastics, yoga or dance are also included in the program. Classroom activities are conducted in the language studied. The languages currently offered are Chinese, English, French and Spanish.
For Teenagers (Ages 11-17)
Native French and Spanish speakers teach these language classes using our immersive method of teaching. Even though the main focus is on conversation, all four skills (speaking, writing, listening comprehension and reading comprehension) are covered during this workshop.
English as a Second Language - ESL (Ages 7-16)
Combining formal instruction and fun activities, this intensive ESL program will enable the students to improve their conversational skills as well as their mastery of the written language.
Example of a typical day:
1 period of group class instruction
1 period of supervised language lab
1 period of conversation practice
1 period of recreational activity
For DIS Students
Classes that are dedicated exclusively to DIS students are the following:
The CP Preparation Class: this is an all-day French Class for children enrolled in Maternelle 3
The Advanced Spanish Workshop: this a half-day Class in which students who have solid foundations in the language can engage in an array of activities where they will use their language skills
For Parents
A wonderful opportunity for parents to bond with their children as they share in the experience of learning a new language. These half-day group classes encourage conversation in the language and provide a fun and relaxed environment for interactive learning. Classes meet Monday through Friday.
Hours
Morning classes are from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon classes begin at 12:30 and release at 3:30 p.m.
12:00 to 12:30 a monitored lunch is provided at no additional charge for students who attend the full day program.
Before camp care*: 7:30-9:00
After camp care*: 3:30-6:00
* Before and after camp care is offered for an additional fee. The children are supervised and offered a variety of activities with which to occupy themselves until camp begins or their parents arrive.
Enrollment
The students may register for a half-day or a full day combining any of the languages or activities offered. They are required to attend a minimum of three weeks out of the six-week session. There is no level of fluency required and speakers of all levels are welcome. Children are placed according to their age and previous exposure to the language.
Summer Schedule 2010
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
14 June-
18 June
21 June-
25 June
28 June-
02 July
*06 July-
09 July
12 July-
16 July
19 July-
23 July
* No camp July 5.
Price
Options
Price per week
Half-Day, Language Immersion, Spanish Drama, Writer's Den
