In Spring 2020, Language South is opening an English immersion day camp for middle schoolers (current 6th-8th graders) who are English Language Learners (ELL). Students will have an opportunity to experience success with the English language and improve their self-identity as language learners. This personal growth will allow these students to go back into the traditional classroom with an increased motivation that will help them set and achieve ambitious goals for their futures. With our $3,000 grant, Language South will be offering full and partial scholarships to camper families who are not able to afford the full cost of camp. Click here for more information!
Why are we doing this? In the needs assessment conducted with community members, including individuals from Howard High School, ELLA Chattanooga, La Paz, and the Chattanooga Public Library, all felt an English camp would be beneficial for ELL students in the area by helping them advance in the critical area of English language acquisition.