To: Elementary Principals

Date: March 22, 2019

Middle School Principals

Instructions:

Please place share with your school

community

From: M. Michele Batten

Assistant Superintendent for

Curriculum and Instruction

Subject: 2019 Summer Language Camps Copies to:

Executive Team/Secretaries

Mary Austin

Elementary PYP Coordinators

On behalf of the Office of World Languages, we would sincerely appreciate your help in

promoting this summer’s language camps; El Campo del Bosque and Global Languages Summer

Center. Camp posters and flyers will arrive at your school soon and we ask that you please

distribute these to the appropriate grades. An electronic copy of each flyer is attached for use in

your school newsletter and to share with your PTA/PTO. The Office of World Languages would

be happy to attend a PTA/PTO meeting to talk to your parents and community about the program

and to answer questions. Please contact the Office of World Languages at 410-222-5440 for

more information.

El Campo del

Bosque

August 5-8th

Arlington Echo

Grades

1 - 5

Students will find themselves in a thrilling world of Hispanic

culture and gain an introduction to or enhance their existing

Spanish language skills using word games, skits, music, art, and

outdoor activities such as canoeing, seining, swimming, and nature

walks. This week-long language learning experience is an exciting

way to spend time this summer. Please see the attached flyer for

the application and details or view online at

www.aacps.org/languagecamps

Global

Languages

Summer Center

July 15-25th

Old Mill Middle

North

Grades

4 - 6

The Center offers one of four languages; Chinese, French, Italian,

or Spanish. Students are immersed in the language and culture

through games, songs, hands-on activities, music, art, cooking,

guest performers, and a field trip to Washington D.C. This two-

week language learning experience was created to provide

exposure to language as learners prepare for middle school and to

offer students a fun, engaging, and creative way to spend time this

summer. Please see the attached flyer for the application and

details or view online at www.aacps.org/languagecamps

Thank you for your support in sharing this opportunity with your school and community!

MMB/csh

Attachments

Memo

El Campo del BosqueYou will find yourself immersed in an exciting world where you will

experience Hispanic culture and speak the Spanish language through word games, skits, music, art, and outdoor activities.

Children gain an introduction or enhance their existing Spanish speaking skills while learning about the cultures in which Spanish is spoken. Children will have the opportunity to go canoeing,

seining and swimming, along with taking nature walks.

For more information:

O�ce of World & Classical Languages| ElCampodelBosque@aacps.org | 410.222.5424

Who: Rising 1st–5th Graders

Where: Arlington Echo

When: Monday–Thursday, August 5–8, 20198:30am–3:30pm

Cost: $300 $100 nonrefundable deposit; $200 to be paid upon acceptanceFinancial Assistance in the form of Partial Scholarships may be available.

Meals: A culturally authentic lunch and snack will be provided.

At this time, no transportation will be provided for this camp

Please see reverse side for the El Campo del Bosque application and instructions.

Please write El Campo del Bosque on the outside of the envelope

El Campo del Bosque2019 Arlington Echo Summer Spanish Camp

I have participated in:

After-school foreign language class for _______ years

Foreign language class/club at Anne Arundel Community College

Spanish play group

Spanish classes during the school day for _______ years

I have had no experience learning Spanish

El Campo del Bosque in (check all that apply): 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Please explain any other exposure or experience with Spanish that may help the instructors place your child appropriately (i.e. “my grandparents are Spanish-speaking and live with us...”)

(Please do not include medical information here.)

MaleFemale

Parent or Guardian Signature

Send to: Office of World & Classical Languages, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

A $100 deposit is required with the application. Make checks payable to Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Attach Request for Financial Assistance form if applicable. Deadline: July 5, 2019.

Student’s Name SIF Number

Street Address City Zip Code

Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian email

Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

Current School Current Age Grade

Payment/Refund Policy: Full payment is due 30 days prior to start of camp. If full payment is not received by this time, your child’s reservation will not be held. After this date, we cannot guarantee that space will be available when your payment is received. If a cancellation is made before the 30 day time period, a 100% refund will be issued (with a $10 processing fee). If a cancellation is made any time between 30-15 days prior to the start of camp, a 50% refund will be issued (with a $10 processing fee). No refunds will be issued 14 days or less prior to the start of camp. Additionally, there shall be no partial refund granted for any camper’s late arrival, early withdrawal, non-arrival or dismissal for cause. All cancellations must be received in writing.

Application Form

To download an electronic copy of this fillable application, go to: www.aacps.org/languagecamps

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