Native Spanish Immersion — Right at Horace Mann

An exclusive Spanish afterschool program for Horace Mann families. Your child stays on campus, finishes the school day, and steps straight into a fun, immersive Spanish session led by a certified native instructor — no second pickup needed.

📅 Classes start: Monday, August 31, 2026 · Limited spots available.

📝 Reserve My Child's Spot

Spanish afterschool program at Horace Mann DC

Daily Schedule — Monday to Friday

3 Hours of Structured Spanish Every Day

From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM — a balanced mix of oral immersion, outdoor breaks, and literacy.

🚩

3:00 – 4:20 PMSPANISH PROGRAM

Immersive Spanish session — songs, vocabulary, games, and oral expression activities led by certified native instructors.

🌳

4:20 – 5:00 PMOUTDOOR BREAK

Outdoor activity, recess, and play time to recharge (weather permitting). On rainy days the break stays indoors with games and a light snack.

📖

5:00 – 6:00 PMREADING & WRITING

Dedicated lectoescritura (Spanish reading and writing) — building literacy skills that complement the oral language acquired earlier in the day.

What Your Child Will Learn

Real Spanish skills — built through play, not worksheets.

Conversational Spanish — greetings, introductions, asking for things they need
Vocabulary through songs, games, and storytelling — colors, numbers, animals, food, family
Listening comprehension — following directions and stories in Spanish
Cultural awareness — celebrations, traditions, and stories from across the Spanish-speaking world
Confidence speaking out loud — a foundation that opens up a lifetime of bilingual opportunities

🔥 Now Enrolling — Fall 2026

Reserve Your Child's Spot

Full-week immersive Spanish afterschool at Horace Mann · Fall 2026 session

Fall 2026 Session

August 31 → December 11, 2026

14 weeks of Spanish instruction · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📅 Calendar note: The session runs 15 calendar weeks. School holidays and no-class days (Labor Day, Thanksgiving break, DCPS days off) are already reflected in the tuition— you're paying only for the actual weeks of instruction.

🛡 Safety policy: Enrolled students remain on campus for the entire session. Children may not leave the building or walk outside during program hours — your child stays with our instructors at all times.

🏅 RECOMMENDED

Full Week Plan

📅 Mon – Fri · 3:00 – 6:00 PM

Daily compound learning. Five afternoons of immersive Spanish every week — by the end of the session, your child is thinking in Spanish.

✓5 days per week · 3 hours daily
✓Daily literacy (lectoescritura)
✓Certified native instructors
✓Monthly progress reports

🔀 FLEXIBLE

3-Day Plan

📅 3 afternoons per week

Three sessions per week — a good fit for families juggling other activities.

✓3 days per week · 3 hours daily
✓Same certified instructors
✓Same curriculum and materials

Heads up: You pick the days. After enrollment, tell us which 3 weekdays (Mon–Fri) work best for your family.

⏰ SHORT DAY OPTION

2-Hour Plan

📅 Mon – Fri · 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Earlier pickup. Five days of Spanish immersion in a shorter afternoon block — ideal for families that need to pick up before 5 PM.

✓5 days per week · 2 hours daily
✓Same certified instructors
✓Full immersion block (no literacy hour)

Heads up: You pick the schedule and days. Choose your preferred 2-hour window and which weekdays. We'll confirm after enrollment.