Kids Programs at NWLA

NW Language Academy offers many fun and innovative children's programs, ranging from immersion summer camps to curriculum-based in-class programs. We use an activities-based approach to teaching language that includes songs, music, games, visual and dramatic arts and sports – all of which emphasize oral and listening communication and development of vocabulary and correct pronunciation. Reading and writing exercises are also included in the instruction where appropriate. The students learn about cultural aspects of the language and often have the opportunity to interact with visitors from other countries and expand their global awareness.

“This was an amazing week of potential and purpose and such creativity! I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for us and our kids, something very special!”

— Laura

Please refer to the language of your choice under languages or contact us for upcoming children’s programs and events.

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
Family Programs
Intended for multigenerational attendance. Preschool-age children with an adult family member, and other siblings can attend together. These are available as ongoing programs, weekend mini-camps and summer immersion camps.

Language Clubs
Designed for elementary through middle school-aged children, clubs are usually staged after school or on Saturday mornings.

“Wonderful. Music, movement, everything. Magical unfolding of material. Group size was great. Timing was good. You seem to have an excellent grasp of flow.”

—Melinda

Young Adult
Middle-school and high-school students enrolled in this program can receive a high school foreign language credit. These are usually year-long programs that meet a minimum of twice a week for 1.5 hrs. Our teen students can also participate as counselors and junior-counselors in the summer camps program.

“We loved this camp! Your integrity in speaking [in the language only] was very much appreciated. I paid close attention to the ways you ensured repetition of the vocabulary we were learning - songs,(various), finger plays, games, questions, books. Terrific! What a rich variety!”

— Sandy

In-School Language Programs
NWLA will design and staff curriculum-based in-school world language programs, as well as before -and after-school language programs, for children in kindergarten through 8th grade. Programs begin in the Fall or Winter quarters and can feature weekly or twice-a-week meetings. Interested parents and schools are invited to contact the program director at NWLA for further information and rates. We need at least two to three months' notice to set up a program.

Please refer to the language of your choice under languages or contact us for upcoming children’s programs and events.