OUR PROGRAMS
VIDA (the Spanish word for “life”) is an acronym for Vision, Immersion, Diversity, and the Arts. VIDA is an extracurricular Spanish-immersion cultural program for youth ages 8 to 18.
Our programs are designed to foster a passion for language learning and an appreciation for the diversity in the Spanish-speaking world. VIDA offers an immersive Spanish-language cultural experience in art, cooking, dance, literature, and music through engaging activities that make learning an adventure. Through these activities, our participants improve Spanish-language proficiency, gain public speaking, social, academic and creative skills.
Classes meet once a week for two hours. Each 8-week long thematic session tackles a new theme. Thematic sessions in 2024-2025 include La Calle, Los Comics, El Golazo, La Bella y La Bestia, y Hip Hop, Cenicientas en Art Deco, En Tránsito, and De Mitos y Héroes.
In addition to thematic sessions, we also offer a lively series of pop-up events each season!
For more information, please explore our program offerings or contact us with any questions you have.
VIDA Literacy
VIDA Literacy is our newest VIDA program designed to meet your family's literacy goals and scheduling needs!
The program is offered in both English and Spanish. We work one-on-one with your child or in small groups to master decoding and pronunciation; explore literature by reading fiction, nonfiction, and poetry; improve creative and persuasive writing; develop critical thinking skills; and discuss the themes that arise in the texts we read.
Flexible scheduling. Hourly rates.
Beginner Spanish-Language
Cultural Immersion Program
This program is designed for youth (ages 8-18) with little to no prior Spanish-language exposure.
Classes meet once a week for two hours throughout the academic year.
Intermediate/Advanced
Spanish-Language
Cultural Immersion Program
Are your child's Spanish-language skills stagnant? Are their English-language skills outpacing their Spanish-language skills? This program is designed for youth (ages 8-18) with significant prior Spanish-language exposure.
Classes meet once a week for two hours throughout the academic year.
VIDA Arts for English Speakers
This program offers a culturally rich and exciting arts curriculum in English. A sprinkling of Spanish provides our young art students with the opportunity to sample the sounds of a new language while engaging in the same themes and hands-on art projects as all VIDA students.
"Cultural Explorer" Program
The "Cultural Explorer" Club offers a great opportunity for participants to gain exposure to both the Spanish-language and diversity of Latin American and Latino cultures by exploring Long Island and New York City through group excursions to museums, parks, restaurants, theaters, and other businesses.
Book Club
Book Club is a space for young readers to dive deeper into Spanish-language books! Students explore themes, characters, and culture through guided discussions, creative activities, and thoughtful writing prompts.
Social Club
Social Club is a place for students to practice Spanish in a relaxed environment, engaging in games, activities, and casual conversations. Our goal is to support students in initiating unprompted and natural conversations in Spanish while improving social skills and building confidence in everyday interactions.
Summer
Spanish-Language Cultural Immersion
Check back here for details on our summer 2026 programming.
