Bay Language Academy

Bay Language Academy offers after-school language and art classes, summer camp, live online classes, adult classes, corporate classes, art workshops, mindfulness and sustainability sessions, and cooking classes. Its live online classes include video-based exercises, TPRS, writing exercises, and interactive speaking sessions, and its art workshops include painting, drawing, sculpting, crafts, and art history for older students.

Programs

• After-school Language and Art Classes — Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle/High School · Daily after-school; onsite and digital language classes
• Summer Camp — Pre-K to 5th graders · Weekly sessions; day camps offered on specific dates
• Live Online Classes — Young students and adult learners · Daily live distance classes for young students; weekly live sessions for adult learners · Includes video-based exercises, TPRS, writing exercises, and interactive speaking sessions.
• Adult Classes — Adults · Language learning for adult learners.
• Corporate Classes — Not stated · Tailored language programs for workplaces; lessons at the academy or on-site training.
• Art Workshops — Age and skill levels of students · Painting, drawing, sculpting, crafts, and art history for older students.
• Mindfulness and Sustainability — Students · Yoga breaks, breathing exercises, meditation, gardening, and sustainability sessions.
• Cooking Classes — Students · Language learning through cooking activities.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Current session: Day Camps (Oct 12–Oct 12, 2026); Day Camps (Oct 23–Oct 23, 2026); Thanksgiving (Nov 23–Nov 25, 2026); Day Camps 2027 (Jan 22–Jan 22, 2027); Day Camps 2027 (Feb 15–Feb 19, 2027); Day Camps 2027 (Mar 15–Mar 15, 2027); Day Camps 2027 (Apr 12–Apr 16, 2027)
• General schedule: After-school programs: daily after school. Summer camp: weekly sessions. Live online classes: daily for young students and weekly for adult learners.

About the provider

Bay Language Academy has been serving students for over twelve years. Its mission statement is "Where the values and benefits of multilingualism are embraced." The program is ranked Top 5 in Alameda County and was recognized as a Top 5 Business for 2025. Its community involvement includes a multicultural camp format, cultural exploration, gardening, sustainability sessions, and after-school transportation from most Alameda elementary schools and most AUSD elementary schools.

• Translations and Interpretations — Not stated · On-site or remote translation and interpretation services.

Class schedules are subject to change. Summer camp deposit required for weekly camp. Some options are subject to change based on schedule.

What families say

“It has been a wonderful 13 years with Bay Languages, and we are so grateful for everything the Bay Languages Team has provided over the years. It’s hard to believe this chapter is coming to an end! We will miss you and have many fond memories of our time with Bay Languages. Thank you again for all you have done for Declan and Tennyson (attending Cal Poly in August!) over the years.” — Amy B., July 28, 2026

“Wonderful, thank you so much! It truly takes a village and we are so grateful for ours!” — Candace W., May 15, 2026

“Thank you for all your time and effort, I have enjoyed my classes with you !” — Skjonnhet B., February 1, 2026

Last updated September 13, 2026.