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Amigos Afterschool is a Spanish program designed for Pre-K through Grade 8 students of all levels. With the possibility to mix and match between group lessons, 1 on 1 lessons, childcare and homework help, you can create a schedule that meets your student's needs. Led by enthusiastic instructors, this program fosters a love for Spanish in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether your child is new to Spanish or looking to strengthen their skills, Amigos is the perfect place to learn and grow after school. Registration for Fall/Winter of 2025 opens May 1st, 2025. This program takes place at our HQ in Excelsior with transportation options from Excelsior Elementary, Minnewashta Elementary and Minnetonka Middle School West.
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Clase Academy
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Beginner level Spanish class for all levels from Pre-K to Grade 5.
Mondays and/or Thursdays | 3:00-4:00pm and/or 4:00-5:00pm | In-Person @HQ Start your Spanish journey with confidence! Our beginner lessons are designed for those with little to no experience in the language, however we welcome all levels and abilities. Students will start by learning basics greetings, everyday vocabulary, simple sentences, and pronunciation through interactive activities, conversation practice, and real-life examples. You can expect to do a mix of group activities as well as independent work. Each student will move through the curriculum and progress at their own pace. Whether you're learning for fun or eager to pursue fluency, this program lets you build a strong foundation while prioritizing your love for Spanish.
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Uno a Uno Lessons
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One on one Spanish lessons for individualized academic support.
Mondays and/or Thursdays | 3:30-4:15pm and/or 4:30-5:15pm | In-Person @HQ Unlock the power of the Spanish language with customized one-on-one lessons tailored to your child's goals, pace, and learning style. Maybe you're a beginner starting from scratch or you're looking for academic support specific to Spanish immersion students. Our instructors are ready to meet your child wherever they are on their language learning journey and help them accomplish whatever goals they have.
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Tarea Study Club
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Focused homework time with staff support in English and Spanish.
Mondays and/or Thursdays | 3:00-5:30pm | In-Person @HQ Tarea Study Club is a focused environment for homework and study time. La Senda staff can provide support in both Spanish and English for students who have questions about their work, want help on a project, or need to study for a test. It’s not a formal lesson, but a space where learners stay engaged with their work outside of school.
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Tarde Crew
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Free play childcare.
Mondays and/or Thursdays | 3:00-5:30pm | In-Person @HQ This option is perfect for families wanting childcare in a bilingual environment. During Tarde Crew, you can expect your child to explore simple, hands-on activities in both Spanish and English that support natural language learning through play. In a relaxed and welcoming environment, students choose from a variety of easy-to-access materials such as puzzles, pretend play items, drawing supplies, and building blocks, all designed to encourage creativity and independence. Guided by bilingual staff, this is a safe, low-pressure, child-led time where learning happens through everyday play and conversation.
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Amigo Helpers
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Volunteer program for Middle Schoolers.
Mondays and/or Thursdays | 3:00-5:30pm | In-Person @HQ Amigo Helpers is a leadership-focused volunteer opportunity for Middle School students who want to give back to their community by supporting our afterschool program. As an Amigo Helper, you will assist younger participants with language activities, games, and classroom routines, while serving as positive role models. This program offers a meaningful way for Middle Schoolers to build responsibility, gain experience working with children, and practice their Spanish skills in a fun and supportive environment.
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Not seeing what you're looking for? Contact Us and we can chat! We want to provide Spanish enrichment that is just right for you.
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Personalize language learning with our "create a class" program! This unique opportunity allows you to design a Spanish class tailored to your needs and preferences. Whether you’re a parent looking for 1:1 academic support or a group of friends wanting to explore the language together, this flexible course is tailored to you!
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2025-26 Amigos Afterschool Dates
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Mondays (Fall/Winter):
September: 8, 15, 22, 29 October: 6, 13, 20, 27 November: 3, 10, 17, 24 December: 1, 8, 15 |
Thursdays (Fall/Winter):
September: 4, 11, 18, 25 October: 9, 23, 30 November: 13, 20 December: 4, 11, 18 |
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Mondays (Winter/Spring):
January: 12 February: 2, 9, 23 March: 2, 9, 16, 23 April: 13, 20, 27 May: 4, 11, 18 June: 1, 8 |
Thursdays (Winter/Spring):
January: 8, 15, 22, 29 February: 5, 12, 19, 26 March: 5, 12, 19, 26 April: 9, 16, 23, 30 May: 7, 14, 21, 28 June: 4 |
What safety and security procedures do you have?
For classes held at Headquarters, instructors will check your students in and out! All adults must be listed as an authorized pick-up in your UltraCamp account.
What should I do if my student is going to miss a class?
Contact the class instructor! It is best to reach out to the instructor directly, but you can also text our La Senda number, 612-314-6063.
How do instructors handle behavior issues?
Instructors work diligently to set up clear expectations and routines at the beginning of the year. This provides students with structure so that they know what is right and wrong in the class. If a student is unable to meet the class expectations, an instructor will reach out to you to make a plan. We want all students to associate Spanish with fun. We don't want to create a rigid environment, but we also don’t want the other students to be negatively affected by a particular student's behavior. If the student's family, the instructor, and the supervisor are unable to reach a successful solution, a student can be dismissed from class for the following reasons: threatening the safety of others, repeated use of inappropriate language, possession of a harmful object, inability to stay in the classroom.
What do I do if I am running late to pick my student up?
Please reach out to the instructor if you are running late! Instructors will contact you if you haven't arrived after 5 minutes past the end of class. After 5 occurrences of being 5+ min late, a supervisor will reach out to you. Instructors are only paid for instructional time- we want to respect their time and do not want to put them in a situation where they are left to care for a student for prolonged time after the end of class. That being said, we understand that there will be times when things happen! Instructors will never leave a student who hasn't been picked up.
For classes held at Headquarters, instructors will check your students in and out! All adults must be listed as an authorized pick-up in your UltraCamp account.
What should I do if my student is going to miss a class?
Contact the class instructor! It is best to reach out to the instructor directly, but you can also text our La Senda number, 612-314-6063.
How do instructors handle behavior issues?
Instructors work diligently to set up clear expectations and routines at the beginning of the year. This provides students with structure so that they know what is right and wrong in the class. If a student is unable to meet the class expectations, an instructor will reach out to you to make a plan. We want all students to associate Spanish with fun. We don't want to create a rigid environment, but we also don’t want the other students to be negatively affected by a particular student's behavior. If the student's family, the instructor, and the supervisor are unable to reach a successful solution, a student can be dismissed from class for the following reasons: threatening the safety of others, repeated use of inappropriate language, possession of a harmful object, inability to stay in the classroom.
What do I do if I am running late to pick my student up?
Please reach out to the instructor if you are running late! Instructors will contact you if you haven't arrived after 5 minutes past the end of class. After 5 occurrences of being 5+ min late, a supervisor will reach out to you. Instructors are only paid for instructional time- we want to respect their time and do not want to put them in a situation where they are left to care for a student for prolonged time after the end of class. That being said, we understand that there will be times when things happen! Instructors will never leave a student who hasn't been picked up.
Luci Penteado ¡Hola! Me llamo Luci y estoy tan emocionada ser una maestra para amigos after school. He estado aprendiendo español por 10 años a través del programa de inmersión en Minnetonka. Me encanta el español y he disfrutado ser consejera en el campamento aquí en La Senda, enseñando a los niños a amar el español tanto como yo amo el idioma. Algunas de mis cosas favoritas son viajar con mi familia, las tortugas son mis animales favoritos y mi color favorito es el rosado. Gracias al español he recibido muchísimas oportunidades y he disfrutado aprenderlo junto con otros idiomas. ¡Estoy tan emocionada ayudar estudiantes tener más amor por la idioma de español! |
Sophia Higgins ¡Hola! Me llamo Sophia Higgins y me encanta trabajar como consejero de campamento en La Senda. Tengo mucho familia que viven en España, ¡y he hablado español toda mi vida! Me encanta jugar al tenis, al fútbol y correr. Me encanta escuchar música y estar al aire libre. Mi animal favorito es el jaguar, mi color favorito es el azul y mi comida favorita es la pasta. Siento que hablar español me ha ayudado mucho en mi vida, y sé que seguirá siéndolo. |
Vera Ballard Me llamo Vera y he trabajado como consejera con La Senda por dos años. Me encanta tener la oportunidad de usar mi conocimiento del lenguaje y cultura española para crear un ambiente educativo e divertido para los chicos en el campamento. Me da mucho alegría poder conectarme con otros en un idioma diferente porque es una manera de ampliar mis conocimientos y los de otros de una cultura completamente diferente. En la escuela soy parte de varias clubes de voluntario e servicio donde me disfruta ayudar a personas y companias alrededor del comunidad. Fuera de la escuela me encanta pasar tiempo con mis amigos, leer, cocinar, y jugar baloncesto. Estoy tan emocionada para enseñar y asistir con el aprendizaje de español en una manera divertida e interesante en La Senda |
Personalized Lessons
Lessons can be rescheduled at no cost by contacting the instructor AND [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the lesson.
A full refund will be issued for a cancellation made before 48 hours of the session.
A 50% refund will be issued for a cancellation within 48 hours of the session.
Amigos Afterschool
There will be no cost adjustments made for individual days that a student does not attend. You may contact [email protected] if you'd like to have your student attend a different day of the week to make up a missed day.
20% of your enrollment cost in non-refundable. This amount is specific to each program and is shown at registration.
Lessons can be rescheduled at no cost by contacting the instructor AND [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the lesson.
A full refund will be issued for a cancellation made before 48 hours of the session.
A 50% refund will be issued for a cancellation within 48 hours of the session.
Amigos Afterschool
There will be no cost adjustments made for individual days that a student does not attend. You may contact [email protected] if you'd like to have your student attend a different day of the week to make up a missed day.
20% of your enrollment cost in non-refundable. This amount is specific to each program and is shown at registration.
