Alameda, CA
Welcome to Sparkle and Shine Day Camp
Meet Esperanza Mendez
Hello! My name is Esperanza Mendez, and I’m a proud Kindergarten teacher with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young learners. With a Master’s degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction, I’ve dedicated my career to creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
As both an educator and a mom, I’ve come to recognize the need for high-quality Summer and Day Camps programs in the Bay Area—programs that are not only fun and enriching but also thoughtfully designed to support children’s growth during the summer months. This realization led me to launch my very own summer camp program/day camps:
Sparkle and Shine.
At Sparkle and Shine, my mission is to provide a hands-on, culturally responsive, and engaging environment where children can:
- Explore their creativity.
- Foster a love for reading and learning.
- Build confidence through experiential and collaborative activities.
- Immerse themselves in Spanish language lessons and outdoor adventures.
"I believe every child deserves a summer—and school breaks—filled with joy, discovery, and growth. I'm so excited to share this journey with your family!"
Discover the Magic of Sparkle and Shine Day Camp
Outdoor Adventures
Camp Academic Reading
Camp Academic Reading
- Beach Trips – Focus on sensory play, building sand structures, and learning about marine life.
- Park Visits – Include scavenger hunts, nature walks, and outdoor art activities.
- Library Visits – Foster a love for reading with storytime sessions, book-themed crafts, and mini research projects.
- Walking Adventures – Encourage observation skills with nature journals and games like "I Spy."
Camp Academic Reading
Camp Academic Reading
Camp Academic Reading
- Incorporate Themed Reading Days – For example, “Mystery Monday” or “Fairy Tale Friday” to build excitement.
- Interactive Story Activities – Encourage campers to act out scenes, draw favorite characters, or create alternate endings.
- Reader’s Theater – Help students build confidence by letting them perform short scripts based on books.
- Book Clu
- Incorporate Themed Reading Days – For example, “Mystery Monday” or “Fairy Tale Friday” to build excitement.
- Interactive Story Activities – Encourage campers to act out scenes, draw favorite characters, or create alternate endings.
- Reader’s Theater – Help students build confidence by letting them perform short scripts based on books.
- Book Clubs or Buddy Reading – Pair campers to discuss books and share their favorite parts.
Spanish Language Lessons
Spanish Language Lessons
Spanish Language Lessons
- Songs and Chants – Use music to teach vocabulary and pronunciation.
- Storytelling in Spanish – Pair bilingual books with activities that reinforce comprehension.
- Games and Activities – Incorporate games like "Lotería" (Spanish bingo) or scavenger hunts using Spanish clues.
- Cultural Exploration – Introduce traditions, foods, and holidays from Spanish-speaking countries to deepen cultural understanding.
Arts and Crafts
Spanish Language Lessons
Spanish Language Lessons
Arts and crafts are a daily highlight at our day camp! Campers will explore a wide variety of creative projects, gaining hands-on experience with different materials and techniques each day.
Children will enjoy:
- Daily themed art projects that align with camp activities
- Painting, drawing, and watercolor exploration
- Textile and fabric craf
Arts and crafts are a daily highlight at our day camp! Campers will explore a wide variety of creative projects, gaining hands-on experience with different materials and techniques each day.
Children will enjoy:
- Daily themed art projects that align with camp activities
- Painting, drawing, and watercolor exploration
- Textile and fabric crafts, like weaving and hand sewing
- Sculpture and 3D art, including clay and recycled materials
- Collage, stamping, and printmaking
- Creative expression activities that build confidence and joy
Each art experience is designed to foster creativity, fine motor skills, and a strong sense of self-expression in a fun, nurturing environment.
Sparkle and Shine Camp - Photos
Pay Your Camp Bill
Payment methods will be sent once campers are registered.
Full-Day Option: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
2025 Summer Sessions
- Session 1: June 9–June 13 FULL
- Session 2: June 16–June 20 FULL
- Session 3: June 23–June 27
- Session 4: June 30–July 4
- Session 5: July 7–July 11
- Session 6: July 14–July 18
- Session 7: July 21–July 25 FULL
- Session 8: July 28–August 1 FULL
Weekly Program Fee (Lunch Included): $500
Early Drop-Off: Ask me
Late Pick-Up: Ask me
Join Sparkle and Shine Day Camps Today
✨ Sparkle and Shine Day Camps ✨ We’re here for your family even when school is out!
✨ Sparkle and Shine Day Camps – School Breaks 2025 ✨
In addition to our summer program, Sparkle and Shine offers the same level of engaging and fun-filled day camps during most school breaks throughout the year!
Campers will enjoy:
- Hands-on activities
- Arts & crafts
- Outdoor play
- Daily Spanish language-rich experiences
- Delicious Latin American and Mexican lunches served daily
All in a nurturing and joyful environment designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence!
✨ 2025 Sparkle and Shine Day Camp Dates & Fees (Lunch Included)
- Labor Day Camp
Monday, September 1
$100 (daily rate) - October Break Camp
Monday, October 13
$100 (daily rate) - Veterans Day Break Camp
Monday & Tuesday, November 10–11
$100 per day - Fall Break Camp
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday — November 24, 25, 26 & 28
$100 per day
(Note: Camp is closed Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving) - Winter Break Camp
Monday–Friday, December 29, 2025 – January 2, 2026
$500 for the full week
OR
$100 per day (pick the days that work best for you!)
🌟 Perfect for working families or anyone who wants to keep the joy of learning going year-round!
Sparkle and Shine
Contact
(510) 912-1216 sparkleandshinealameda@gmail.com Tax ID #33-2764408 License # 25239805
