MISSION
Why ¡Viva Verano!?
Belonging
Every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and celebrated for who they are.
Cultural Pride
We honor the voices, histories, and traditions of Indigenous, African, and European communities.
Joyful Learning
We believe the best learning happens through play, creativity, and curiosity.
Connection
Language is our bridge—to one another, to our roots, and to the broader world.
No matter their level, every child will experience growth and joy in communicating "en Español"—discovering what it truly means to Learn Spanish. Live the Culture. Love Every Moment!
Meet Our Founder
Dear Families,
¡Viva Verano! was created from a deep love of language, culture, and connection. I believe learning Spanish is more than vocabulary — it’s about discovering the stories, rhythms, and traditions that shape who we are. Through art, music, food, and movement, children learn not just to speak Spanish, but to live it with joy and curiosity.
Across Latin America, the stories we inherit often celebrate unity while overlooking the Indigenous and African roots that truly define our cultures. At ¡Viva Verano!, we choose to celebrate those roots — to honor the voices, wisdom, and creativity that have always been part of our shared identity. By weaving these legacies back into how we teach Spanish and play, we help children see the fullness of Latin America’s beauty and strength.
This camp is my way of giving that truth life — a place where every child can belong, explore, and learn about the many aspects that make Latin American culture vibrant.
¡Celebra el verano con nosotros!
Our Promise
ABOUT
Our Values
Our mission is to spark a lifelong love of learning Spanish through an immersive, inclusive, and culturally vibrant experience. We bring together children from all backgrounds—those discovering Spanish for the first time and those who speak it at home—to learn through spirited, hands-on activities that celebrate language and culture. Guided by bilingual educators, our campers grow as confident Spanish speakers and culturally curious learners who build connection, creativity, and community.
¡Viva Verano! creates joyful spaces where children learn Spanish and live the culture.
We bring together children from all backgrounds, those discovering Spanish for the first time and those who speak it at home, to explore language through spirited, hands-on activities that celebrate the richness of Latin American and Caribbean cultures. Guided by bilingual educators, our campers grow as confident communicators and culturally curious learners who build connection, creativity, and curious discovery.
Building on her earlier work with Somos Philly, Keisha launched ¡Viva Verano! Bilingual Spanish Language & Culture Camp as a dynamic evolution of her mission to make language learning come alive through art, music, food, movement, and storytelling. Her passion for representation, belonging, and cultural pride shines through in every detail of the camp experience.
At ¡Viva Verano!, we believe language is more than vocabulary—it’s a bridge to identity, connection, and confidence. Our core values—belonging, cultural pride, joyful learning, and connection—guide everything we do.
This site offers families a window into our world of bilingual discovery: explore our programs, meet our educators, register for camp, and see how we make every summer vibrant, cultural, and unforgettable.