Spanish in Action

Spanish in Action offers Spanish Immersion Classes for Kids, Mommy & Me Spanish Immersion, and Summer Camps for Kids. The Spanish Immersion Classes for Kids are small group classes with levels listed from pre-beginners through intermediate. Mommy & Me Spanish Immersion is a class for children and caregivers, and Summer Camps for Kids are organized by age and Spanish proficiency.

Programs

• Spanish Immersion Classes for Kids — Children; class levels listed from pre-beginners through intermediate · One day a week for 1 hour; classes run continuously from 2026-08-31 to 2027-06-09 excluding holidays · $185 per month · Small group Spanish immersion classes at the Manhattan Beach school; minimum 5 students; 10 monthly payments plus a one-time, non-refundable registration and materials fee of $160.
• Summer Camps for Kids — Ages 4 to 9 · Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; optional aftercare 1:00 PM-3:00 PM · $450–$650 per week · Weekly summer camps organized by age and Spanish proficiency; aftercare is available by the full week only and requires a minimum of 3 students.
• Mommy & Me Spanish Immersion — Ages 1-3 · Tuesdays, 10:00-10:45 AM · $190 per month · Spanish immersion class for children and caregivers; classes run continuously from 2026-09-01 to 2027-06-01; limited to 10 children per class.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–18 years old
• Price range: $185–$650

About the provider

Spanish in Action was established in 1986 and has over 40 years of experience. The founder and director is Maria P. Lastra. The program says, "We make language learning fun, easy, and a positive experience for our students." It was awarded Best of 2025 for Outstanding Spanish Classes for Kids and is recognized since 1986.

Small groups up to 12 students per class for Spanish immersion classes. Mommy & Me is limited to 10 children per class. Summer camps are organized by age and Spanish proficiency. Aftercare for summer camps is available by the full week only and requires a minimum of 3 students.

What families say

“Maria's class is excelente!” — Dan Elortegui, Manhattan Beach, CA

“Maria is a gem and I highly recommend her program.” — Sara Bennett Mitchell, Manhattan Beach, CA

“Spanish in Action is stellar!” — Tina Broome

Last updated October 9, 2026.