Twin Cities Spanish Immersion Summer Camps

Updated for 2023: Language camps near St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota

Looking to enroll your child in a Spanish language immersion camp this summer?  If you live in the Twin Cities, I’ve got you covered!  Take a look to find a variety of language learning options for your child – from summer child care to fun and educational weekly programs. Explore below to find camps for children of all ages – infant through high school!

We have more summer Spanish resources for you to enjoy with your child. How about a new Spanish chapter book series, a summer scavenger hunt, or our popular Spanish & English summer reading challenge?

Please let me know any additional Twin Cities Spanish camps so that I can be sure to include them!

Bilingual Learning Center

Minneapolis, MN

Themed summer Spanish language camps with full-day and half-day options available. No prior Spanish language experience needed! Summer camps are for ages pre-k to fifth grade and are held at Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church. Extended day care and Friday drop-in options available.

http://www.blcenter.org/summer-camp/

Concordia Language Villages

Bemidji, MN & Cass Lake, MN

Summer language and culture camps with options for kids ages 6-18.  Adventure Day Camps are offered for youth 6-11 with weekly sessions from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sleepaway Camps for youth 7-18. They even have immersion camps for families!

http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/youth-languages/spanish-language-village

The International School of Minnesota

Eden Prairie, MN

Summer adventure camp for children ages 3 ½ to grade 9.   Campers have daily language classes and cultural exploration with four weeks of Spanish immersion (and four weeks of French).   Available programs have half-day and full-day options, and participants may attend 1 week or all summer. Students in grades 7-9 take on leadership roles as “counselors in training.”

https://www.learn4good.com/camps/spanish-language-immersion-minnesota.htm

International Spanish Language Academy

Minnetonka, MN

Three weeks of camp for kids going into kindergarten through 6th grade.  Each week has a different theme and activities, and all camps are taught by ISLA school staff.  Summer camps are designed for immersion students and others fluent in Spanish, with the exception of half day camps for kindergarten and first grade students (no language skills needed).

https://www.isla.school/explore/summer-camps

Joyce Preschool

Minneapolis, MN

Summer camp for children ages 3 to 5 exploring Spanish language and Latin American culture through different weekly themes.  Children can choose half-day or full-day options and may enroll in as many weeks as they’d like.

https://www.joycepreschool.org/programs/summer-camp/

La Senda Spanish Center

Various Locations, MN

Half or full day summer camp programs for ages 4 to 5th grade.  Located at various locations including: Chanhassen (Rec Center), Shorewood (Community and Event Center), Hopkins (Hopkins High School), Scenic Heights Elementary, and Excelsior Elementary.  A fun and engaging Spanish immersion summer camp for kids of all language levels! They also have opportunities for older students to be camp assistants or counselors.

https://www.lasendaspanishcenter.com/summer.html

Language Sprout

Various Locations, MN

Immersion language camps for preschool and grades K-5. Camps are offered Monday-Thursday or Monday-Friday with half and full day options available. Camps include rotating themes, special celebration days, songs, dance, and free choice time. Before and after-camp care is available. Language camps are provided through select local school districts like Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, Lakeville, Roseville, St. Paul, and more.

https://www.languagesprout.com/programs/summer-camp

Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center

Minneapolis & Minnetonka, MN

Twelve weeks of summer camp for children infant to age 6.  Daily activities, crafts, and exercise in a dual language classroom environment.  Register from one to all twelve weeks between June 5th and August 31st this summer. Call the specific school to enroll your child.

https://www.rayitoschools.com/summer-camps-for-kids/

Spring Lake Park Spanish Immersion

Fridley, MN

Located at Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School in Fridley, there are two summer camp options for 2023. Both camps are Monday-Friday from 8-12, one in July and one in August. Summer camps for immersion and heritage language students to practice their language skills through a variety of activities including: arts, sports, culture, music, and games. The camps are led by SLP Woodcrest Spanish Immersion staff and are for grades 1st-6th.

https://springlakepark.ce.eleyo.com/course/1184/2023-2024-community-education-smr/spanish-immersion-camp-grades-1-6

Check with your local district’s community education department for more Spanish language options for kids!

Enjoy a wonderful summer engaging in language and cultural learning! I hope that one of these options would be a great fit for your family.

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Have a Spanish summer camp in the Twin Cities you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments or contact us. Thank you!