2024 YPW Spanish Day Camp

Why Should You Send Your Child to YPW Spanish Immersion Camp?

1. Perfect balance of education, creativity and fun
2. Professional staff provides an engaging, nurturing and energetic environment.
3. Spanish Day Camp offers a full immersion experience—everything is in Spanish! (No prior language experience necessary.)
4. Children who learn a second language typically have better problem solving abilities, better reasoning skills, and are more creative.
5. Small camp sizes to ensure individualized attention.
6. Our program is accredited by NAEYC and Texas Rising Star
7. Locally owned
8. Games, songs, relay races, art projects, hands-on learning, field trips and more!

We have new activities and projects for returning campers! –

SPANISH WORKSHOP The heartbeat of YPW Spanish Day Camp. Fun, play based Spanish Language classes to learn new Spanish vocabulary & Phrases. Campers learn Spanish through storytelling, games, songs, and activities related to their own experiences. The daily Spanish workshops are designed to gradually enable students to attain proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Young people will be fully exposed to the Spanish language and benefit from learning in this “Spanish-only” environment. Those new vocabularies / phrases are reinforced throughout the day’s activities.

CULTURAL STATION We want your campers to not only be bilingual but also bi-cultural! To us culture is a major and inseparable Component of “knowing” a language. Campers learn about food, music, arts, and social habits of various Latin American countries.

 

 

 

 

FIELD TRIPS We have selected fun, educational and enriching field trips to complement our Summer Spanish curriculum and activities. We may visit places such as:
Mexican Restaurant, Mexican Bakery, Latin Supermarket, Latin TV News Station, Austin Zoo, Texas Capitol, Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin Science & Nature Center, Mexican-American Cultural Center

 

 

TEAM ACTIVITIES AND GAMES  Jump! Run! Bounce! Splash! YPW Spanish Immersion Day Camp activities are much more than an amusement park of fun and adventure. We play with purpose! No two years are the same for our campers. Each year campers experience age-relevant elements of teamwork, cooperation and communication. From Tug-o-War , Red Light Green Light, Duck Duck Goose to navigating your way through the Obstacle Course for our oldest campers, your child is sure to walk away with new found knowledge and growth at the same he / she is learning or practicing Spanish with us!

COOKING  Our YPW Spanish Immersion Campers participate in our “YPW Creative Kitchen”. Campers whip up age-appropriate recipes with the instructors’ help while learning / practicing Spanish vocabulary and phrases along the way (dishes may include Rainbow Rice and Pattern Parfaits). Some sessions take their inspiration from popular books like Stone Soup. At the end of workshop everyone feasts on the tasty final product.

 

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE From robotics using LEGO MINDSTORMS to various Science experiments. Your young people will learn / practice Spanish as they are engaged in some of our most popular science and technology activities from our YPW Science & Technology camps.

 

 

 

 

 

ART AND CRAFTS It’s a creation party as you have the opportunity to work with clay, tie dying, fabric painting; make necklaces, birdhouses, or just about anything else your mind can come up with. Have fun and let your imaginations run wild as you learn new Spanish vocabulary / phrases or practice some old ones!

 

 

 

Theme Days  – This summer including fun and exciting STEM themes days! –

Each week YPW camps transforms into a crazy theme-based day. It’s a great way to start off the day! From a military battle field to a county fair, our theme-based days (you might call it a party) take campers to an exciting world that few get to experience. Each week has its own unique theme days and inventive elements where campers play games, dress in costumes and have the time of their lives in a world that is new and exciting. They may find themselves at a Hawaiian Luau or shipwrecked with Pirates … but whatever it is they are in for an exhilarating morning at YPW Spanish Day Camp.
We encourage campers to dress up for each theme; however, it is not necessary for them to enjoy the experience.

 

 Safari Season

Campers classify and compare animals, with a focus on the unique needs and characteristics of wild animals living in zoos. Students also examine the importance of creating zoo habitats and diets that keep animals healthy and reflect the animal’s life in the wild. We’ll compliment this weeks with a visit to the Austin Zoo!

 

 

Color Craze 

Every color has a spot in this day of chaos! Rep the rainbow and watch yourself become a human canvas as we do our best master piece impersonations. Grab your brushes and easels to get ready to paint YPW red! yellow, and blue, orange and green, pink …

 

Superheroes

It’s a bird! It’s a plane!
Come and save the day with us during this special day.
Campers and instructors are encouraged to dress-up as much as they want, with capes, face masks, tights, and costumes. Parents, bring your cameras!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Out of this World!

Planets and stars and red dwarves, oh my! What child isn’t intrigued by the wonders of the universe? A day of science-based activities that will teach your campers about the solar system

 

 

 

Tasty Science

Cook up some science during this day! Explore chemistry, physics, and biology with food and common household items. After today, dinner time will never be the same again.

 

 

Doey Gooey Science 

Join the Crazy Science lab and go scientifically bonkers with a super cool variety of science experiments such as making your own monster slime, mini volcanos and more!

 

 

 

Totally Gross

Ewwwww, Gross! You’ve never had so much fun with the ooey, gooey and GROSS activities we are preparing for you! Join us to make your own totally yucky slime to keep! Just don’t describe this stuff during dinner!

 

 

 

Scientific Artist

During this day, your child will discover the artistic side of science. Learn about the difference between light and pigment, create sun prints, experiment with various textured clays and more. In this art/science lab campers will observe how art and science overlap

 

Surprising Spills and Messes!

Pour! Stir! Spill! Students create their own crazy concoctions, observe the amazing messes that result, and document their discoveries and conclusions. Aspiring scientists explore the properties of liquids and solids, as well as the benefits of unexpected and intriguing outcomes.

 

 

Fiesta

Vamos a pasarlo divertido! Let’s have fun as we participate in the “Sombrero Dance”, a “Taco Battle”, “Macho Nacho Contest” and more!

 

 

Can You Handle the Pressure?

Come and join us, for a journey into the realm of pressure. When you combine one part technology and two parts imagination with some household knowledge and a little dirt, the outcome is some excitingly unusual activities, games and experiments that are sure to capture your attention and make you say WOW!

Crazy Lego Robotics

Who doesn’t love Legos? At YPW Spanish Camp, we LOVE them, and thought it would be the best idea to have a Lego robotic day to build and program your own robot! Campers will have an opportunity to learn, build and explore utilizing LEGO® bricks. This day provides an extraordinary atmosphere for kids of all ages to build unique creations, play games, and have a lot of fun.

 

Enchanted Forest

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of magical creatures and mystical beings coming together to celebrate the mesmerising beauty of the forest. Water creatures, mountain dwellers, earthly fellows, sirens, elves, gnomes, nymphs, trolls, and many more are all invited to join the party

 

YPW Camp Staff

Our Camp instructors are dedicated, local, commuting professionals from many fields providing a wealth of diverse learning experiences throughout the program. YPW seeks to hire instructors who have expertise in the topic of the course as well as experience in working with talented students. The typical YPW instructor is a local professional teacher from public and independent elementary and secondary schools. We place a high standard on whom we hire for our summer staff counselors position.

Sample Camp Schedule

7:00 – 9:00 Before Camp Care. Included in Camp Fee.
Children are supervised as they play games. Campers are escorted to their camp room at 9:00 am.
8:50 Drop-Off
Welcome to YPW Camps. We ask you that you sign-in your camper every day.
9:00 – Spanish Workshop
Morning sessions begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please bring your child no later than 8:50 a.m.
9:50 – Cultural Station
10:20 – Activity Class #3
11:00 – Activity Class #4
12:00 – Lunch / Free Time
Pack up a yummy lunch and bring it with you each day. Enjoy this time getting to know your camp mates!
1:00 – Spanish Workshop
1:50 – Cultural Station
2:20 – Snack
2:30 Activity Class #7
3:10 Activity Class #8
4:00 Pick – Up
Please have your ID ready so that we can ensure your child is sent home only with those you have authorized for pick-up.
4:00 – 6:00 pm After Camp Care. Included in Camp Fee.
Campers are escorted to the after camp classroom at the end of the camp day. Campers are supervised as they play games or do craft activities in the classrooms. A snack is provided in the afternoon. Campers must be picked up by 6:00 pm., after which an extra charge of $1.00 per minute will be applied.

Safety 

YPW Spanish Immersion Day Camp is committed to your child’s well-being. Our summer and year-round staff is carefully screened, trained, and dedicated to a high level of safety in all activities. Our facilities and outdoor equipment are tested, maintained, and certified. All of our instructors are First Aid & CPR certified and we do check for their criminal background.

Parental Pickup: To ensure your child’s safety, only the camper’s parent/guardian may pick him/her up at the end of camp or for an early departure. If you desire a friend or relative to give your child a ride, their names must be written on the Pick-Up Authorization Form on Monday morning. A photo ID is required to pick up your child or someone else’s child. We will not release your child to someone unless their name is on the form or we can get a hold of you to confirm they can leave with that person.

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP

Campers bring a healthy lunch, morning and afternoon snack, and bottle of water every day.

CAMP FEES

YPW SPANISH DAY CAMP Spring Break Dates & Pricing
Week 1	March 11 – 15	$395 + Registration & Material Fee Before and After camp care included in fee
Spring Break Registration & Material Fee Non- Refundable Registration & Material Fee		$90 per camper for Spring and All Summer Camp season

 

ALL OTHER CAMP PRICING
1/2 DAY CAMP FEES 9 am to 12 pm For full day camp rates see previous section.
One Camp/One Child	$330 per camp

Before Camp Care from 7:00 am to 9:00 am Monday – Friday. Campers are supervised as they play games. Campers are escorted to their camp room at 9:00 am.

$50 per week

After Camp Care from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday – Friday. Campers are escorted to the after camp classroom at the end of the camp day. Campers are supervised as they play games or do craft activities in the classrooms. A snack is provided in the afternoon. Campers must be picked up by 6:00 pm., after which an extra charge of $1.00 per minute will be applied.

$50 per week

Spring & Summer Registration & Material Fee =>One Camp Non-Refundable Registration & Material fee

$90 per child for all Summer season and Spring break

 

YPW CAMPS REGISTRATION
PAYMENT POLICY Payment in full is required to hold a spot. FAX/MAIL/EMAIL REGISTRATION • One registration form must be completed for each camper you are registering • Registration forms with incomplete or inaccurate information will not be processed • If your first choice is unavailable, we will contact you for more information • Forms may be faxed, mailed or emailed. Please do only one! • Fax to: YPW Westlake 512.366.9333 email to: YPWWestlake@YPWKids.com                  YPW Central 512.532.6438  email to:  YPWCentral@YPWKids.com • Mail your registration forms to: YPW Westlake                                      YPW Central 3640 Bee Caves Rd                              8014 Mesa Drive Austin TX 78746                                  Austin TX 78731 PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the number of faxed, mailed or emailed registrations we receive, it may take up to ten days to process and e-mail a confirmation statement back to you. YPW Camps cannot confirm camps until your registration is processed. In the event that minimum enrollments are not met, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule camps or activities / field trips. We’ll let you know if an activity / field trip is cancelled. If a camp cancellation happens, your camp fee will be refunded. Download YPW Spring Break Camp Online Catalog – PDF Download YPW Spring Break Camp Registration Form – PDF Download YPW Summer Camp Online Catalog – PDF Download YPW Summer Camp Registration Form – PDF
CANCELLATIONS / EXCHANGES / REFUNDS
Due to the high demand for camp spaces, each sale will be considered final. • Registrations are not transferable from child to child. • Registration & Material fee are Non-Refundable • Families who cancel a camp or wish to switch their child from one camp to another will receive a 50% refund of the cost of a cancelled or dropped camp if notification is received at least 10 working days before that camp starts. There are no refunds for camps cancelled or dropped less than 10 working days before camp begins. • In order to receive the 50% refund, families must contact YPW via email: ypwCamps@YPWkids.com

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