Welcome to year 15 of Casa Lala’s Summers of aventura, alegría, amistad!

Gracias to all our wonderful amigos that made the 2025 Summer so unbelievably JOYFUL! Summer 2026 registrations open TODAY, January 11th, 2026 at 11am!

The three pillars that shape a Summer at Casa Lala:

1)   AVENTURA (adventure).
Casa Lala’s philosophy lets the child nurture their natural sense of discovery, independence, awe, and problem-solving. In other words, we give children the space to be children. We sing loudly, we climb trees, we run, we get our hands dirty and our feet wet. Every day of summer camp is an Aventura. This is guided by a strong Montessori background in our team.

2)   ALEGRÍA (joy).
Whatever the program, we infuse it with our team’s characteristic joy, music, FUN. Something that can be perceived as spontaneous is in fact a carefully crafted aspect of our camps, and is something on which our team receives regular training. 

3)  AMISTAD (friendship).
Casa Lala is above all a community of friends. We value and lay out an environment that fosters lasting friendships. We learn to lend a helping hand, and to receive one in return. We love to see new friendships bloom every summer, and we love to see those that are strengthened summer after summer.

CAMP GROUPS

AJOLOTES

Our Ajolotes friends have a wonderful program of splash days in the garden, themed days, cooking lessons, arts & crafts, music and dance parties, outdoors science workshops, and nature discovery. They don’t go on field trips, but have mini-adventures to visit playgrounds next to Casa Lala.

Ajolotes have optional nap time.

TUCANES

Tucanes use our signature program “DC as our Classroom” to discover all the wonderful things our city has to offer. 4 days per week they set off in our beloved Juanchas (Casa Lala’s colorful, music filled vans) and explore parks, monuments, orchards, museums, libraries, ‘discovering our neighborhood’ walks… as well as 1 day per week at Casa Lala, with activities centered around community creation (cooking together, music & dance, arts & crafts, science workshops…) and always as much outdoors exploring as well can.

CABRAS: ¡CASA LALA EN ZAPATILLAS!

Our Cabras program opened last year, tailored to the curiosities and needs for this wonderful age group. Independence and curiosity for how our city and, more generally, the world works is at the core of the curriculum. Last year, we had themed weeks in which we explored topics in depth (how food reaches our table, how embassies work, history in our city, jobs that ensure our health and safety, etc.).

One of the absolute highlights of the summer was our Uncommon Sports week. From attending live games to trying out activities like bowling and climbing, the children discovered new passions, challenged themselves, and had an unforgettable amount of fun.

Inspired by the excitement of that week, by the enthusiastic requests of last summer’s Cabras, and by our strong commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles, we’re thrilled to share what’s coming this 2026 summer. The 2026 Cabras Program will be entirely dedicated to the world of sports—both familiar favorites and surprising discoveries.

We call it ¡CASA LALA EN ZAPATILLAS!
A very Casa Lala way of exploring, moving, and experiencing the vibrant world of sports, and discovering how it lives and breathes right here in our city. Expect energy, teamwork, curiosity, and lots of joyful movement—on and off the field.

General information for all ages:

Please read carefully—these guidelines apply to all age groups.

Program Dates & Registration

Summer Camp runs weekly between June 15th and August 28th, 2026.
The weeks of June 15th and August 24th are offered as One Day Camps. All other summer sessions are available exclusively as weekly registrations.

Fees

  • $675 per week, per child

Language

Casa Lala is a Spanish full-immersion camp. Our teachers are fully bilingual and speak to children in Spanish throughout the day, gently encouraging them to explore and practice the language.Children do not need to know Spanish to attend. We meet each child where they are, making sure everyone feels safe, included, and confident while learning naturally through play.

Friends & Group Requests

Want your child placed with a friend or in a specific group? Let us know during registration! We do our very best to keep amigos juntos, though we can’t guarantee placements.

What happens after I register?

One week before camp begins, you’ll receive:

A detailed logistics email

Your child’s group name

An invitation to join the group’s WhatsApp chat

Important: Please upload all required forms before the first day of camp.

Camp Hours

  • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Discounts

    Sibling Discount:
    A 10% discount is applied to each additional sibling attending the same Summer Camp week (not applicable to the first child registered).
    This discount also applies to summer campers who have a sibling enrolled in Casa Lala’s Gracia daycare.

    Cancellation Policy

    • Deposits are due upon registration and are non-refundable.

    • Deposits are creditable (minus a $25 admin fee per week) until February 29th, 2026.

    • Remaining camp tuition (minus deposit and a $25 admin fee per week) is creditable up to 30 days before the start of your camp week.

    • From 29 to 14 days prior, 50% of the remaining tuition (minus deposit and admin fee) is creditable.

    • The full remaining balance for each camp week is due and automatically processed 15 days before the start of camp. After this point, no refunds or credits will be issued.

    • Sickness or inclement weather are not grounds for refunds or credits.

    All cancellations must be communicated via email to:
    📧 Laura – laura@casalala.org
    📧 Paulina – paulina@casalala.org

    📧 Lee – lee@casalala.org

    Payment Policy

    • A $100 deposit per week is required at the time of registration.

    • The remaining balance will be charged automatically the first day of the month that camp takes place (camp weeks in June will be charged on June 1st; Camp weeks in July will be charges on July 1st; Camp weeks in August will be charged on Augsut 1st). 

    • Please ensure your payment method is up to date to avoid processing issues.

    • For billing questions, contact laura@casalala.org.


    Questions? Contact Paulina! paulina@casalala.org / 603-443-2973