Summer Language Exploratory Camp
As globalization increases throughout our world, it has become more imperative that our children are prepared for a future of interconnectedness throughout society. At Language Lab Academy, we believe learning a foreign language is a crucial skill that will not only enable our students to capture the essence of cultures around the world, it will also give them an important tool they can use to attain success on every platform.
Explore the World Through Languages
Our Summer Language Camps aim to build awareness and understanding of other cultures, develop an appreciation for the value of learning another language, and increase motivation for future language study!
Research has demonstrated that students who participate in a foreign language exploratory program have improved attitudes towards language study and other cultures. Attitude is a key predictor of who will persist in foreign language study!
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Discover the Difference
Our Summer Language Camp will immerse your child into an exciting, fun-filled environment where they will discover a new love for languages! Students will participate in songs, skits, dance, crafts, field trips, and more! Parents can choose between two tracks!
Spanish Immersion: Your child will spend the day fully immersed in the Spanish language and its culture!
Exploratory Language: Your child will be introduced to various languages including Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, American Sign Language, and more!
Camp 1
May 31st June 4th – Spanish
June 7th -June 11th –Mandarin Chinese
June 14th– June 18th –French
June 21st -25th – American Sign Language
Camp 2
June 28th – July 2nd –Spanish
July 5th -July 9th – Mandarin Chinese
July 12th -July 16th – French
July 19th -July 23rd – American Sign Language
Now Enrolling 2021
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June 28th - July 23rd
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9am-12pm
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- Spanish Immersion: Your child will spend the day fully immersed in the Spanish language and its culture!
- Exploratory Language: Your child will be introduced to various languages including Spanish, Chinese Mandarin, French, American Sign Language, and more!
Learn Spanish, Mandarin, French, American Sign Language and more! Contact Us for Current Enrollment Specials!)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Language acquisition is the process of children acquiring a language through a subconscious process during which they are unaware of grammatical rules. This happens especially when they acquire their first language. They repeat what is said to them and get a feel of what is correct and what is not. In order to acquire a language, they need a source of natural communication. Language learning, on the other hand, is the result of direct instruction in the rules of language. Language learning is not an age appropriate activity for very young children as learning presupposes that learners have a conscious knowledge of the new language and can talk about that knowledge.
At Language Lab Academy, our number one goal is language acquisition! Unlike many dual language programs, we teach 95% in the target language. Because our classes and curriculum are geared towards “output”, verbal communication, our students are able to retain the target language much faster and are able to converse sooner.
Children may go through a silent period when acquiring a second language, which happens as they focus on listening to and comprehending the new language. This can last anywhere from a few weeks to a year, depending on the age of the child. But there is no reason to be alarmed as they usually sort themselves out.
It is true that kids might be confused a little bit at the beginning, when there are two different labels for things, or they need to use different languages to talk to different people. It can be normal for children learning more than one language to experience what’s known as “interference” — when the grammar and structure of one language influences the grammar of the other language they are learning, which leads to grammatical errors. This is not a language disorder, but a normal part of learning two languages.
The best way for a child to learn a new language is for him/her to hear people speaking it fluently. Our immersive language programs gives students hundreds of hours of effectively communicating with our language specialists in the target language. The longer they are exposed to authentic conversations, they’ll begin to pick up the sounds and the natural accent.
Every child is different. Depending on the amount of time a child is exposed to the target language, will affect his/her level of acquisition. The more time a child spends in the target language, the more likely their will become fluent.
Our curriculum includes S.T.E.M (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) as well as reading and cultural arts!
At Language Lab Academy, our preschool program offers your child the opportunity to learn up to two languages simultaneously! As your child reaches different levels of proficiency, they will be able to acquire additional languages through our program as well.
Research shows that learning a second language boosts problem-solving, critical-thinking, and listening skills, in addition to improving memory, concentration, and the ability to multitask.
Parents and students are given weekly take-home activities and assignments to help practice and reinforce language learning. Each student will have the opportunity to practice key words and phrases at home and in other settings.
Three and 4-year-olds are not only increasing their vocabularies, they’re starting to recognize the speech patterns they’ve been hearing since birth. The earlier you introduce a second language, the easier it will be for your child to pick up its unique sounds.
Studies show the more languages a child knows, makes it easier to acquire additional languages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Language acquisition is the process of children acquiring a language through a subconscious process during which they are unaware of grammatical rules. This happens especially when they acquire their first language. They repeat what is said to them and get a feel of what is correct and what is not. In order to acquire a language, they need a source of natural communication. Language learning, on the other hand, is the result of direct instruction in the rules of language. Language learning is not an age appropriate activity for very young children as learning presupposes that learners have a conscious knowledge of the new language and can talk about that knowledge.
At Language Lab Academy, our number one goal is language acquisition! Unlike many dual language programs, we teach 95% in the target language. Because our classes and curriculum are geared towards “output”, verbal communication, our students are able to retain the target language much faster and are able to converse sooner.
Children may go through a silent period when acquiring a second language, which happens as they focus on listening to and comprehending the new language. This can last anywhere from a few weeks to a year, depending on the age of the child. But there is no reason to be alarmed as they usually sort themselves out.
It is true that kids might be confused a little bit at the beginning, when there are two different labels for things, or they need to use different languages to talk to different people. It can be normal for children learning more than one language to experience what’s known as “interference” — when the grammar and structure of one language influences the grammar of the other language they are learning, which leads to grammatical errors. This is not a language disorder, but a normal part of learning two languages.
The best way for a child to learn a new language is for him/her to hear people speaking it fluently. Our immersive language programs gives students hundreds of hours of effectively communicating with our language specialists in the target language. The longer they are exposed to authentic conversations, they’ll begin to pick up the sounds and the natural accent.
Every child is different. Depending on the amount of time a child is exposed to the target language, will affect his/her level of acquisition. The more time a child spends in the target language, the more likely their will become fluent.
Our curriculum includes S.T.E.M (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) as well as reading and cultural arts!
At Language Lab Academy, our preschool program offers your child the opportunity to learn up to two languages simultaneously! As your child reaches different levels of proficiency, they will be able to acquire additional languages through our program as well.
Research shows that learning a second language boosts problem-solving, critical-thinking, and listening skills, in addition to improving memory, concentration, and the ability to multitask.
Parents and students are given weekly take-home activities and assignments to help practice and reinforce language learning. Each student will have the opportunity to practice key words and phrases at home and in other settings.
Three and 4-year-olds are not only increasing their vocabularies, they’re starting to recognize the speech patterns they’ve been hearing since birth. The earlier you introduce a second language, the easier it will be for your child to pick up its unique sounds.
Studies show the more languages a child knows, makes it easier to acquire additional languages.
