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Hamline University is pleased to introduce its new Summer Language Institute, a language immersion day camp for children ages 6-16 that will take place June through August on Hamline’s Saint Paul campus.
At the Summer Language Institute, students will have the option of learning Chinese, French, German, Hmong, or Spanish in a summer day camp format. Classes will be organized by age and by language proficiency. No prior language experience is needed for kids to participate.
“At Hamline, we know the value of encouraging young people to become globally connected. Language plays a key role in helping students to embrace new and diverse cultures,” said Dr. Linda Hanson, president of Hamline University. “Hamline has strong, vibrant language programs already in place, and we are expanding these resources to offer this convenient, comprehensive, and affordable immersion opportunity for Twin Cities children.”
Through games and sports, skits, arts and crafts, field trips, and service learning projects, the summer campers will improve their language skills in a unique, enriching, and fun environment. Hamline will offer four two-week sessions, beginning in mid-June.
“Our instructors and group leaders will speak at least eighty percent of the time in the language they are teaching, of course keeping in mind the age and proficiency level of their students,” said Sonja Matthews, director of the new summer program. “Our goal is to offer a fun, inspiring, and challenging environment for campers, while immersing them in a new language and culture.”
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