Adult Spanish Language and Culture Immersion

Sunday, August 5 – Friday, August 10

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 20, 2012

WHAT PARTICIPANTS HAD TO SAY ABOUT CAMP:

‘Until coming to Hunt Hill I had never taken a Spanish class so even as a ‘real’ beginner I learned more than I had even hoped to!’

‘Camp was fun and full of laughter as well as fit to the needs of the students, I looked forward to each class’

ABOUT CAMP:
Join Hunt Hill and native Spanish speaking instructors as we laugh and learn throughout the week.

Participants look forward to a schedule of daily language lessons, afternoon games and music, authentic Spanish meals, daily happy hour with cultural cooking classes and nightly cultural programs for a TRUE language and culture immersion.

During the week, participants will have opportunities to attend guided hikes, explore our crystal clear glacial lakes by pontoon or canoe and find relaxation among the trees and gardens on the grounds of Hunt Hill.

Immersion participants are divided into small groups based on language skill levels. Student-Instructor ratio is no more than 8 to 1. In order to provide a richer experience for participants, enrollment will be limited to 30 students. We accept applicants on a first come, first served basis.

With organized, experienced and enthusiastic instructors in addition to a structured curriculum and fun cultural experiences in a beautiful setting, Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary’s Time of Your Life Spanish Language and Culture Immersion Camp is one not to miss!

Space is limited.  The  camp is all-inclusive for the week (food, snacks, lodging-shared room, educational staff, program supplies).   If you want a single room, please add $55/week to your registration fees and indicate this preference on the registration form.  A $150 nonrefundable deposit must accompany each registration.  Final payment is due at least two weeks before the beginning of camp.

Save $25 by signing up for camp by June 1st! 

Deadline: Preregistration and payment required by July 20. 
Program Fee: $530.  
Member: $500.  
Individual rooms are available upon request, at an additional cost.

To register for our Spanish Immersion Camp, download the  2012 Adult Spanish Registration Packet here!  You may also register and pay online through Brown Paper Ticket.

Click to print 2012 Spanish Immersion Brochure .

SPANISH CAMP DIRECTOR:Pete Ducós
This is the second year for Spanish Immersion Camp Director, Pete Ducós. Pete is a native of Carolina, Puerto Rico and currently resides in Shell Lake with his wife, Sara. Sara has offered to volunteer her time to work as an assistant during the Spanish Immersion Camp. Pete works at the Shell Lake School District teaching Spanish to After School children of ages 4k to 6th grade and tutoring Hispanic students. He also serves as the school’s Spanish interpreter and documents translator. He teaches Spanish to adults of all ages through the Community Education program in Shell Lake as well as through WITC. Pete also gives private individual Spanish lessons. “I love having the opportunity to offer my native language and culture to my community. I always tell my students that when someone wants to learn Spanish I am flattered and honored to be asked to help.” Pete’s pride in the Spanish language and culture shows in his attention to detail when he teaches.

In addition, the Immersion camp includes 2-3 additional experienced language educators. These staff members are native speakers from Central and South America. Each excels in creating a comfortable learning environment for language learners of all levels.

WHY HUNT HILL?
“Because of the interest of my family in international affairs and in the tolerance which makes for peace, not only within each nation, but between nations, it is my hope that the Society will, as its plans develop, encourage international participation in the activities at Hunt Hill, thus promoting such interchange of ideas as tends to further international understanding the spread through the world of true conservation practices.” Frances Andrews, original landowner, in a letter to the National Audubon Directors in 1954.