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We’re offering six weeks of language immersion camp this summer, from June 26 through August 04. Help your student keep up their language skills over the summer months through games, science and art! Explore the schedule to find the right week and location for your summer plans.

Note: Camps are open to Pre-K students (students attend morning portion only) and K-2 students who attend the full day camp.

Camp Schedule & Registration

Summer Camps

Each camp has an engaging theme for the week. The following in-person camps are now open for registration. We’ll add additional camps as details are confirmed.

Vayamos A La Playa 

Keep your language skills sharp this summer. Be sure to bring sunglasses and flip-flops as we’ll go on a language journey to the beaches of Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Uruguay. We’ll play games, sing, and do arts and crafts in this week-long virtual trip. ¡Vamanos!

Nuestros sabores

Join us as we learn about traditional food and dishes of Latin America in this week-long immersion camp. Learn all about the ingredients that go into traditional latin cuisine and how it’s made.  It’s guaranteed to be a deliciously fun week of language and culture!

Viajemos por Latinoamérica

Let’s go on a trip to Latin America! Join us as we explore Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Jungle, and much more! We’ll have lots of fun–all in language. We’ll play games, cook, do arts and crafts, and sing. Sounds exciting? Then pack your suitcase and let’s go!

Vamos al Mercado

Dive into the art of bargaining and explore the traditional bazaars of Latin America. Get immersed in the language needed to shop and navigate an important cultural institution. It’s the perfect prep for a summer trip abroad! ​

If you are looking for a specific language camp, let us know and we’ll include that in our planning activities!

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Registration is now open for our Spring classes which run from January 30, 2023 to June 11, 2023. We are offering in-person classes in our Seattle and Kirkland locations as well as some  online classes.

Join us as we have fun at home, enjoy outdoor activities in the park, and explore our feelings!

To find out full schedule details and register, visit our Sign up page.

Sponge elementary school program in-person classes as well as online classes are now live!

Online classes are available for Spanish, Mandarin & French and open to all students.

Several schools are confirmed for in-person after-school language classes and will add those here based on the registration open date.

To see currently available classes and register, visit the https://spongeschool.com/sign-up/ page

Questions? Send us an email at info@spongeschool.com!

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Registration is now open for our Summer classes which run from June 20, 2022 to August 21, 2022. We are offering in-person classes at our Seattle and Kirkland locations as well as online classes.

Join us for some summer fun!

To find out full schedule details and register, visit our Sign up page.

We’re offering six weeks of language immersion camp this summer, from June 20 through July 29. Help your student keep up their language skills over the summer months through games, science and art! Explore the schedule to find the right week and location for your summer plans.

Note: Camps are open to Pre-K students (students attend morning portion only) and K-2 students who attend the full day camp.

Camp Schedule & Registration

Summer Camps

Each camp has an engaging theme for the week. The following in-person camps are now open for registration. We’ll add additional online and in-person camps as details are confirmed.

  • Viaje en España (Let’s take a trip to Spain): We are going on a trip to Spain! Come explore places, food, and art of this famous European country! Being immersed in language all week is one of the best ways to learn. Play games, cook, do arts and crafts, act out skits, sing and just have fun–all in language.
  • Secrets of the Maya: Calling all explorers, archaeologists and linguists! This summer, we’ll be traveling through the lush jungles of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador to explore the ancient Mayan civilisation. There are stories to be told, art to be made, pyramids to explore, food to eat, and most importantly, fun to be had!
  • Baile – Dancing around Latin America: Come join us on an exploration of the music and culture of Latin America through its dancing! Being immersed in language all week is one of the best ways to learn. We play games, cook, do arts and crafts, act out skits, play sports and sing. Each day you will build listening and speaking skills, develop language-learning strategies, and broaden your understanding of the Spanish-speaking world by using language in a fun context.
  • Sabor Latino (Cooking around Latin America): Join us as we learn about traditional food and dishes of Latin America in this week-long immersion camp. Learn all about the ingredients that go into traditional latin cuisine and how it’s made. It’s guaranteed to be a deliciously fun week of language and culture!

If you are looking for a specific language camp, let us know and we’ll include that in our planning activities!

Registration is now open for our Spring classes which run from January 31, 2022 to June 12, 2022. We are offering in-person classes in our Seattle, Kirkland and Issaquah locations as well as online classes.

Join us as we have fun in the kitchen, enjoy spring activities, and go on a treasure hunt!

To find out full schedule details and register, visit our Sign up page.

Sponge online classes for elementary school age group are now live! Online classes are available for Spanish, Mandarin & French and open to all students.

We are working with schools to determine school-specific plans for in-person and/or online classes and will add those as details are firmed up.

To see currently available classes and register, visit the https://spongeschool.com/sign-up/ page

Questions? Send us an email at info@spongeschool.com!

Join us for fun language classes this fall at our centers in Seattle, Kirkland, and Issaquah!

Classes run from Mon August 30, 2021 to January 23, 2022. The current schedule is lighter than our normal schedule as we are still confirming staffing and schedule availability. If you are specific in a specific language in a location and don’t see it, please do reach out to us via email to help us prioritize.

Looking for more extensive immersion for your young language learner that combines free play, art, science, and basic literacy in the target language? Join us for  Sponge LanguagePlayTMProgram this Fall in Issaquah and Mt. Baker!

Sponge LanguagePlay program is a extended immersion preschool program for 3 to 5 year old children who are ready for independent learning. LaguagePlay Spanish classes will be held Mon-Thu, starting September.

Sign up now!

Need more information? Email us at info@spongeschool.com and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.

We’re offering six weeks of language immersion camp this summer, in-person and online, from June 21 through July 30. Help your student keep up their Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese and French skills over the summer months through games, science and art! Explore the schedule to find the right week and location for your summer plans.

Camp Schedule & Registration

Summer Camps

Each camp has an engaging theme for the week. Spanish campers can take a language journey to Latin and South America. Join us for a trip to South America in De viaje por Sudamérica and let’s explore the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Jungle, and much more. Looking for a week of exploration? Join us to explore some markets in Latin America in Vamos de compras al Mercado.  Each market is packed with yummy food and interesting shops.  For the explorers, archeologists, and liguists are heart, we are offering El imperio Inca. We’ll be traveling back in time through the Andes to explore the ancient secrets of the Inca empire. There are stories to be told, art to be made, and most importantly, fun to be had!

Interested in China? Learn about it in Mandarin. Join us for Five days in Beijing as we explore the majestic Chinese capital. Pack your suitcase, grab your passport and let’s travel to Beijing! Or join in the fun as we go over the moon preparing for the Mid-Autumn festival.

Our Japanese camp is inspired by Japan’s most famous folktale. Join us for Momotarou to learn about Peach boy by experiencing old and fun Japanese traditions! Students will build language skills through exciting games, arts and craft, music,dance and more!

French campers will go on an exciting weeklong virtual visit to the beach in Allons à la plage! We will immerse ourselves in French language through music, arts and crafts,  and summer games!

Registration is now open for our Spring 2021 classes which run from February 1, 2021 to June 13, 2021. We have a full schedule with weekday and weekend options of online classes. Due to the pandemic, we will only be offering a very limited number of in-person classes at our centers.

Questions? Contact us via email or phone!

Sign up now!