Our schedule is uniquely designed to promote the Spanish language with a wholesome flow to the day!
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
7:30 am
Early Care begins
*8:30 - 8:40 am
Campers arrive and meet with their lead counselors and camper groups.
*8:40 - 9:00 am
Chirp-In
Welcoming campers into the group with joyful camp spirit through a variety of language energizers and more!
*9:00 - 10:00 am
Language with Loreto
Our signature curriculum language block featuring the week’s theme vocabulary. Visual storytelling style curriculum helps teachers guide interactive play and learning.
*10:00 - 10:20 am
Snack and Play Break
*10:20 - 10:45 am
Physical Skill Building
Stretching, flexibility, cooperative games, balancing, and learning unique cultural games.
*10:45 - 11:15 am
Music & Dance
Exploring the unique rhythms, instruments, and dances of the regions of Mexico!
*11:15 - 11:30 am
Chirp-Up
Fun challenges that help us review our vocabulary in new ways, sending off our half-day campers with camp spirit.
*11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Creative Arts & Crafts
Projects featuring regional animals, flora, fauna, iconic symbols, handicrafts and more!
*12:30 - 1:15 pm
Lunch & Free Play
*1:15- 2:15 pm
Specialty Rotations
Weekly themed specialty sessions designed to develop new skills:
- Monday: Drama (Exploring Mexican folk tales through skits)
- Tuesday: Cooking (Making traditional Mexican snacks)
- Wednesday: Water Play (Cool off with water games and learning about Mexican lakes and rivers)
- Thursday: Science (Hands-on experiments with a Mexican twist)
- Friday: Water Play & Performances (More water fun to wrap up the week)
*2:15 - 2:30 pm
Chirp-out
Recap of the day and reminders for what's ahead!
2:30 pm
Pick Up
2:30 pm Stay and Play in Spanish!
Extended day begins
6:00 pm
Extended day ends
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WEDNESDAY SPIRIT DAYS: Campers choose to dress up for our theme days! Our popular spirit day themes include:
crazy hair day
animal day
tie dye day
profession day
music day
wear your group color day
rainbow day
OPEN HOUSES:
Come to an open house online to learn more about the unique Kallpachay camp experience, with our signature chirp-ins, cultural events, arts blocks and more! We will email registrants when the events are scheduled. You may also sign up up to be notified at our Kallpachay Eventbrite page!
DATES FOR REGIONS OF MEXICO!
We are venturing beyond the stereotypes about Mexico into the regional nuances to deepen our appreciation and vocabulary with what are each region's unique qualities and characteristics. Details will be updated and shared on our social channels and our registration pages.
Jun 9 - 20: Norte (Northern Mexico)
Landscape Focus: Vast deserts, dry plains, and rugged mountain ranges.
- Key Features: The Sonoran Desert, Chihuahua Desert, and the Sierra Madre Occidental.
- Natural Wonders: Cactus-filled deserts, expansive plateaus, and dramatic cliffs.
- Feria de San Marcos (Aguascalientes, April): A fair celebrating Northern traditions with bullfights, music, and rodeo.
June 23 - July 4: Occidente (Western Mexico)
Landscape Focus: Coastal plains, rolling hills, and lush valleys.
- Key Features: The Pacific coast, rugged mountain ranges, and jungle-covered regions.
- Natural Wonders: The Banderas Bay, Sierra Madre del Sur, and tropical forests.
- Fiestas de la Primavera (Spring Festivals): These festivals celebrate the arrival of spring with parades and dance in coastal cities.
July 7 - 18: Altiplano (Central Mexico)
Landscape Focus: High-altitude plains, valleys, and volcanic landscapes.
July 21 - Aug 1: Huasteca (Huasteca Region)
Landscape Focus: River valleys, waterfalls, and tropical rainforests.
- Key Features: The Huasteca Potosina region is known for its crystal-clear rivers, dramatic waterfalls, and humid tropical climate.
- Natural Wonders: Cascada de Tamul (Tamul Waterfall), cave systems, and the unique Huasteca flora.
Fiesta Huasteca (August): A celebration of Huasteca music, dance, and culture, with traditional performances like huapango dances.
Aug 4 - 15: Sur (Southern Mexico)
Landscape Focus: Dense tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and highland valleys.
- Key Features: The Sierra Madre del Sur, lush jungles, and temperate mountain valleys.
- Natural Wonders: Mayan ruins in jungles, misty highlands, and vibrant tropical ecosystems.
- La Guelaguetza (July): A major indigenous festival in Oaxaca, this celebration is known for vibrant dances, music, and costumes, representing the diverse cultures of Oaxaca.
Aug 18 - 22: Sureste (Southeast Mexico)
Landscape Focus: Caribbean beaches, tropical coastal regions, and coral reefs.
- Key Features: Yucatán Peninsula, Quintana Roo, tropical coastlines, and clear blue waters.
- Natural Wonders: The cenotes (underground freshwater pools), coastal wetlands, and coral reefs.
- Carnaval de Mérida (February): A colorful carnival featuring parades, music, and dance in the Yucatán.