he International Languages Program of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is offering free Spanish instruction (junior kindergarten to grade 8) at Hopewell Avenue Public School again this summer. This program is open to all elementary school children, at all levels, from all school boards who are residents of Ontario, free of charge.
Classes will run Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to ll:30 a.m., from Wednesday, July 2 to Friday, August 1. In it's second year, the Los Amigos Spanish Camp, can complement the morning Spanish instruction program in the afternoon. The cost is $125 a week with the pre-and post-camp available at no extra charge.
The summer morning Spanish program of the OCDSB has been going on for a number of years now, most recently at Hopewell Public School. Previous exposure to the Spanish language is not required. The instructors and camp counsellors are experienced teachers and native speakers. At the request of many parents who work during the day and require a full-day program, the OCDSB is complementing the morning language program with fun-filled afternoons at camp featuring songs, karaoke, games, crafts, cooking, nature walks, sports such as swimming, soccer, basketball, volleyball and other exciting activities designed to help children explore Hispanic culture while learning Spanish vocabulary.
Every Friday afternoon is "Fiesta Friday" with tacos, a pinata and prizes to be won. Our priorities are: safety, fun, participation and learning. For more information, please call 526-3125.
Flo Bernier is the camp director of the Spanish program at Hopewell Public School.