Dear Neighbors, Neighbors & sisters Eva & Esther Recio have roots in Spain and jobs at local Universities (PENN & SJU). They are launching a summer program to introduce cultural exchange and language learning.They start this summer with 12 Spanish students, ages 12-14, who need housing from July 17th to August 2nd.They hope to expand the program, so that by next year they can send kids from our neighborhood to Spain. The Recios are seeking housing in West Philadelphia, close to Calvary at 48th & Baltimore. There is a stipend to the Host Families of $450.00 to help cover the expenses of Room & Board. The goal is immersion in our culture and the English language, so the best homes might have kids in the same age range. Hosts will provide meals with conversation, and must pack typical lunches on weekdays. The kids will be busy with classes & field trips on Weekdays. One goal is to have the Host families include the kids in their weekend activities. Students will come with health insurance.Esther Recio is hosting an informational meeting in her home at 4815 Trinity, on Saturday June15th, at 1:00pm, with a Taste of Spain lunch.The kids have been studying English classes in a language school , which is a cultural project of the city hall of the town of Cabrerizos in Salamanca (Spain). If you want to know more, in Spanish, below are some info about the language school:
Language school webpage:http://www.ayto-cabrerizos.com/escuelaIdiomas.asp City hall of Cabrerizos webpage: http://www.ayto-cabrerizos.com/pueblo.asp Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/idiomas I am only a messenger, (although, I may house a kid, as I'd like to be part the cultural exchange and dust off my basic Spanish.) If you have interest or questions, please contact Esther directly at <[email protected]>.You can also RSVP directly to her, if you want her "Taste of Spain" lunch and a chance to learn more about these opportunities.Esther is also looking for someone to run one-hour English Conversation class during the following days: July 17 (Wednesday)- Welcome arrival meeting at 6:00 pm, with introductions July 18 (Thursday)- 11:00-12:00 July 19 (Friday)-11:00-12:00 July 22 (Monday)-11:00-12:00 July 23 (Tuesday)-11:00-12:00 July 24 (Wednesday)-11:00-12:00 July 26 (Friday)-11:00-12:00 July 30 (Tuesday) -11:00-12:00 July 31 (Wednesday)- 11:00-12:00 August 1 (Thursday)- 11:00-12:00July 20 (Saturday)-students in New York(1)- no classes held July 21 (Sunday)-no classes held July 25 (Thursday)-students in New York(2)-no classes held July 27 (Saturday)-no classes held July 28 (Sunday)-no classes held July 29 (Monday)- Students in Washington-no classes held August 2 ( Friday)- Farewell-no classes held The Recios are hoping to find someone who can talk about interesting topics where the kids, through Q&A will get a broader knowledge of the USA. Esther has been developing some ides and will share notes and embrace good ideas. So far, she is working on: - Philadelphia, the Birth of a Nation - Arts in USA: a Study case --> Murals Art Program in Philly - Sports in America: Philadelphia Teams and the Meaningful World of Baseball - America, a Melting Pot : Diversity in West Philadelphia as a Reflection, a Small World after all. - Diversity and Food around our City- Reading Terminal Market - Celebrations and Traditions in USA: What we celebrate, Why and How - Philadelphia in the Movies - Students Personal Experiences & Reflections of the trip. The pay is $400 for 10 hours the right person. Maybe one of the local ESL teachers will have some interest in this age group or new plan.Please forgive cross-postings. I hope some of you will benefit from money &/or cultural ex&/or increasing opportunities for your own teens. I wish I had a place to stay in Salamanca!Best!Liz Elizabeth Campion PRUDENTIAL, FOX & ROACH REALTORS, LLC 210 W. Rittenhouse Square, Suite 406 Phila, PA 19103 and 850 Library Road, Suite 106 Newark, DE 19711 215-790-5653 Philly Office 302-368-1621 NCC, DE Office 215-880-2930 Cell [email protected] or [email protected] for Rental questions Link to Photos of available Listings and public, 'social' photos: www.PicasaWeb.google.com/CampionEF To check out all PFR and Multiple Listed Properties and to review CONSUMER NOTICE, link to www.PruFoxRoach.com Your referral is a welcome compliment. Thank you, I wish you all the best now and into the future!
