CAMP CUENTACUENTOS
Build Spanish Language Skills through Theater Arts
Grades 4-6
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Corvallis, Oregon
Summer 2019
Session 1
June 24 - July 3
Session 2
July 29 - August 2
01 about
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS:
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Build Spanish language skills through theater arts
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Interactive Spanish story time
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Theater games
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Bilingual songs
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Ukulele instruction -optional
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Paint sets and make props
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Recess and lunch at Franklin square park
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Final celebratory performance for families and friends
Los cuentacuentos is a Spanish language and theater arts camp for students who want to build and improve their Spanish language skills through the magic of theater arts. We use an approach called Comprehensible Input (C.I.), to engage campers in active language learning while speaking, repeating and co-creating dialogue with the language teacher. While conversing in Spanish facilitated by the language teacher, campers interactively create a story that will transform into an original play. Youth-driven, the process will grow into an original piece of bilingual theater inspired by the campers, while building language skills and being courageously silly and having fun with language and art.
Throughout the day, the campers will work with an experienced language and art teacher duo to engage in a cooperative storytime and playwriting in Spanish, bilingual music with optional ukulele instruction, visual arts time to create painted sets, paper maché props, and theater games. We'll head to Franklin Square Park for lunch and recess. Families are invited to celebrate the learning and culmination of our camp with a celebratory showcase crafted from top to bottom by the bilingual campers.
Bilingual and youth-driven, the process will grow into an original piece of theater.
The culmination of the camp is a performance crafted from top to bottom by the bilingual campers.
02 camp teachers
teaching kids of all ages to be bilingual, teaching Spanish and English as a second language. In her view - and experience - learning another language helps create an understanding of other worlds and people. She believes that learning is fun, especially when kids have choices. She is full of energy and ideas, ready for summer fun with other storytellers!
Karrie & Victoria co-create and co-direct the bi-lingual 5th grade, student devised Teatro del Mundo at Garfield Elementary School in Corvallis, now in its 5th year.
Karrie Woodruff is the 5th grade language specialist at Garfield Elementary School in Corvallis. For twenty years, she has been
Victoria appreciates the the honor of working as a teaching artist for over 25 years sharing visual arts,
theater, dance and technology. Drawing from degrees in Environmental Biology and Dance and a background in science, theater and visual arts, she focuses on creating a welcoming space for students to make art and learn.
Victoria currently serves students in English and bi-lingual arts integration as a teaching artist in schools throughout Lane, Benton and Linn Counties and holds regular studio classes in science+art, visual arts, theater, dance.
Illustrations by @arielwillsart
03 camp activities & schedule
9:00
ARRIVAL
9:15
WARM UP
9:30
INTERACTIVE STORY TIME
10:20
BREAK | SNACK
10:40
MUSIC & THEATER ACTIVITIES
12:00
LUNCH & RECESS AT THE PARK
1:00
ART MAKING
2:40
REHEARSAL
3:45
CLOSING
4:00
GO HOME
04 registration & contact
SUMMARY
WHO
For bilingual artists going into 4th-6th grade in Fall 2019
(max 15 campers per session)
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WHAT
Camp Cuentacuentos
Build Spanish Language Skills through Theater Arts
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WHERE
Cuentacuentos Studio
1215 NW 16th Street - Corvallis, OR 97330
WHEN
Session 1
June 24 - July 3 (8 days)
9 am - 4 pm
$350
Session 2
July 29- August 2 (5 days)
9 am - 4 pm
$200
05 FAQs
How much Spanish does my child need to know in order to participate?
Any level of Spanish, even basic beginners, can participate! We use a variety of proven language-teaching methods to build campers' language ability. Vocabulary is introduced slowly and clearly, with lots of visuals and frequent checks for comprehension to make sure everyone is engaged. The C.I. approach aims to build fluency by teaching campers common and useful Spanish phrases, as well as vocabulary that is of interest to them. No matter what their level, all students will grow in their language ability and have a creative and fun language learning opportunity that lasts.
What if my child doesn't want to act in the final performance?
Your camper may choose to participate in any of the creative projects that are involved in theater production such as, set design, story building, prop painting, dancing, music, and acting. We find ways for all campers to be involved in a meaningful way. From years of experience creating and directing a children's theater program, we've discovered that it's best to find ways for kids to contribute in a way that feels comfortable to them. Our mission is to allow children the opportunity to play with language, collaborate and create something original and magical through instruction and engagement in the variety of creative arts we offer.
change of dates!
shorter session