June 15-19 Spanish Language Week

Service Description

Come join us for pottery camp with Ms. Ona and Ms. Megan! Our theme this week is Spanish Language and Culture Week. We’ll be focusing on Mexico and making ceramics inspired by this amazing place and culture. Campers will learn Spanish songs, culture, games and corresponding vocabulary taught by a native speaker. We will be learning and practicing Spanish at all levels from beginner to advanced. Non-Spanish speakers are welcome! Location: Rainbow Community School, 574 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Days and Times: June 15-19, Monday-Friday 10am-4:15pm (additional hours- 9am-10am and 4:15-5pm are available for purchase) Ages: 5-16 (ages 11 and up can apply to be a helper if desired. See Helper Application on Summer Camp page for more info) Daily Schedule: 9:45 am- Helpers arrive 10 am- Campers arrive, helpers help them complete AOK's (Acts of Kindness- for people or the earth) 10:30- 11:30am- Snack, Hand building pottery demonstration, class 11:30-12pm- Free play when finished as a group 12:00-1:00 Lunch and Read Aloud/Solo Peaceful Time 1:00-2:30- afternoon art activities (glazing projects from the morning, painting, sculpture, felting) water play, baking and individual pottery wheel throwing lessons- Helpers help campers glaze, lead cooking projects...) 2:30- snack and hydration ("cheers") time 3:00-3:45- Playground and helper hang out time 3:45- Closing Gratitude Circle 4:15-4:30- Prompt pick-up (Please remember that Patton/Haywood/I 40 are quite congested during this time, so plan accordingly.) Packing List: morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack if needed (many just finish their lunch), a full water bottle, swim clothes, towel, sun hat, and item for siesta (rest/calm time after lunch). Siesta items might include: a book, handwork like yarn for finger knitting, a coloring book/word search, puzzles. Nuts are permitted in lunches unless expressed differently in the welcome letter. Please leave at home: electronics, knives, candy, toys with batteries/screens/phones or smart watches please.