Grade – Upper Elementary
Level - Intermediate Reading/Conversation Skills
Reading longer articles / magazines / short chapter books
Month 2 Issues
Episodes 1-2 – Tales of the West
Episodes 3-4 – Disaster
Level 3 is for upper elementary school students who are reading longer magazine articles or are starting to read chapter books. The subjects and vocabulary are more mature, suitable for this age range. The focus is on the harder words and phrases that we know many Taiwanese students may not be familiar with at this age. The pace is quicker, and these interesting stories and themes open up the conversation even more. We also welcome Jr. high students to join for some great conversation and fun practice.
Month 2 -Issue 1
Tales of the West
Episode 1
Articles
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Contents Page – Types of Articles
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Welcome to Tales of the West – Introduction Page
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It’s Junior Rodeo Time – Photo Essay
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Covered Wagons – Nonfiction
Vocabulary
35 Words
Tale故事, West 美國西部, Photo Essay專題攝影, Covered Wagons 有篷的馬車, Scary Story 恐怖故事, Lumberjack 伐木工人, Carve 雕刻, Hail 冰雹, Stretch The Truth 誇大事實, Whopper大謊言, Junior Rodeo 少年牛仔競技表演, Whoop 吶喊, Holler 叫喊, Contest 比賽, Buckaroo 牛仔(俚語), Ride A Steer 騎馬, Bucking Beast 暴衝難馴的猛獸, Barrel Race 繞桶比賽, Tumble 翻滾, Give Chase開始追逐, Breakaway Calf Roping 用套索套住逃脫的小牛, Lasso 用套索捕捉(牛,馬等), Mutton Riding 騎綿羊, Bareback Event 不用馬鞍的騎乘活動, Saddle 鞍, Bronco 野馬, Bronco Busting 馴馬, Tame 馴服 Covered Wagons 有篷大馬車, Pioneers 先鋒, Trail 小徑, Prairie 草原, Sea Of Grass 草海, Canvas Tops 帆布車蓋, Prairie Schooner 大草原縱帆船(指：草原篷車)
Episode 2
Articles
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Whoppers Stretch the Truth – Tall Tales
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The Diary of Clare Brown – Diary
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Campfire Chorus – Group Play
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Gather Round the Campfire – Poem
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Puzzle it Out – Compound Word Puzzles
Vocabulary
37Words
Tall Tales 荒唐的故事, Diary 日記, Play 戲劇/話劇, Exaggerate 誇大, Stretch The Truth 誇大事實, Rugged Worker 粗曠的工人, Outdo The Other 超越對方, Logging Camps 伐木營, Leave His Mark 留下標記, Great Lakes 五大湖, Keelboat Captain 龍骨船長, Shore 岸邊, Overflow 溢出, Cyclone 龍卷風, Squeeze 擠壓, Twister 龍卷風, Carve Out 雕刻出, Grand Canyon 大峽谷, Slave 奴隸, Freedom自由, Worn Out 疲憊不堪的, Slavery 奴隸制, Chorus 合唱, Settle 定居, Chinese Railroad Worker 鐵路工人, Stranger 陌生人, Cattle 牛, Panic 恐慌, Stampede 亂竄狂奔, Have It Rough 過得很艱辛, Pick & Shovel 鋤頭和鏟子, Blasting Powder 爆炸火藥, Antelope 羚羊, Discouraging Word 令人洩氣的話, Strum A Banjo 彈奏班鳩琴, Weave A Tale 編織故事, Glint 閃爍
Month 2 - Issue 2
Disaster
Episode 1
Articles
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Contents Page – Types of Articles
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Welcome to Disaster – Introduction Page
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Nature’s Fury – Photo Essay
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A Storm to Remember – Realistic Fiction
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Puzzle it Out – Synonyms
Vocabulary
27 Words
Disaster 災難, Strike 侵襲, Earthquakes地震, React應對, Nature’s Fury 大自然的反撲, Natural 自然的, Destructive Events 破壞性事件, Volcano 火山, Tornado 龍捲風, Tsunami 海嘯, Magma 岩漿, Lava 熔岩, Ash 灰燼, Whirling Funnel Cloud 旋轉龍捲雲, Plow Through 撞過, Splinter 碎片/裂成碎片, Fierce 凶猛的, Damage 損害, Huge Sections 巨大的部分, Pressure 壓力, Warning Systems 預警系統, Hurricane Warning 颶風警報, Shutters 百葉窗, Storm Cellar 防風窖, Silence 寧靜, Eye of The Storm 風暴之眼/颶風中心, The Storm Raged 風暴肆虐, Terrible 糟糕的
Episode 2
Articles
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Train Wreck – Radio Play
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On the Way to School – Comic Strip
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Rusty to the Rescue – News Feature
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Don’t Let Disasters Get You Down – Poem
Vocabulary
32 Words
Narrator 旁白, Program 節目, Tracks 軌道, Screeching 尖叫著, Warn Them 警示他們, Railroad 鐵路系統, Dash Into The Doorway 衝進門道, As Fast As Lightning 快如閃電, Flow 流動, Made A Hiss 發出嘶嘶聲, Search And Rescue Team 搜救專對, Respond To Disasters 應對災害, Buried Under Rubble 被埋在瓦礫下, Animal Shelter 動物收容所, Abandon 拋棄, His Future Was Uncertain 他的未來是渺茫的, Trained 訓練(過去式), High Spirits 熱情, Bravery 勇氣, Devoted To 奉獻給, Eager To Please 渴望討好, Survivor 生還者, Ruins 廢墟, Shift 輪班工作時間, Weary 疲倦的, Keep His Spirits High 振作精神, Victim 受難者, Alert 使警覺, Reward 獎賞, Get You Down 讓你沮喪, Oversleep 睡過頭, Terrible 糟糕的
Making English Fun!
Dr. Sparks & The S Team - Dr. PlarKs' Revenge
2026 Summer Camp
A Premium 5-day English STEAM
Adventure Camp For Elementary Students
Exclusive VIP Registration
Build English critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
VIP Registration Now Open
Exclusive VIP registration is open for Dr. Sparks members. Registration links have been sent to our members by email. This private registration period allows members to secure seats before Early Bird registration opens to the public.
Who Is a VIP Member?
If you have attended one of our shows before, or have registered for one of our upcoming programs, you are a Dr. Sparks VIP member. Please check your email inbox to access your private registration link.
if you could't find it in your inbox or Promotions, You can also try searching your email for "Dr. Sparks" or "VIP" and make sure that you are receiving emails from Dr. Sparks for summer camps and other great activities.
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Camp Highlights
Multiple hands on experiments every day
Critical thinking and problem solving through PBL (Problem Based Learning)
English immersion with experienced international teachers
Team based challenges
premium take home items so students can continue experimenting at home
Story driven missions where students help the S Team stop Dr. Plarks
Why Parents Choose Dr. Sparks Camps
Parents choose Dr. Sparks camps because students are not just learning science.
They are discovering how to think.
Over a decade of educational shows and camps
It’s a camp that doesn’t feel like school
Extended English environment to boost confidence
A fun story driven experience that keeps students engaged
Designed by experienced international educators
Thousands of students across Taiwan
Schedule
Drop of Time - 8:00～9:00
Camp Time - 9:00～12:00, 1:30～4:30
Lunch Break - 12:00～1:30
Pick Up Time - 4:30～5:30
(late pick-up must be prearranged. Fees may apply)
💫VIP Price Until 04/06💫
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5-day Camp - $15,490 (SAVE $4,000)
(Including Equipment Fee $3000, lunch, and snacks)
Groups Rates
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Group 3+ students - $15,290 (SAVE $4,200)
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Group 5+ students - $14,990 (SAVE $4,500)
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Group 10+ students - Contact us
(Including Equipment Fee $3000, lunch, and snacks)
Regular Price
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5-day Camp - $19,490
(Including Equipment Fee $3000, lunch, and snacks)
Pricing
Equipment Fee
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3,000 per student
（Includes：11 take home experiment kits, Science notebook and comic book, LunchSnacks and drinks）
Large groups
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Contact us for groups of 10 or more.
Hsinchu
Shu-Guang Girls' High School
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08/10 ~ 08/14
Tainan
Chang Jung
Senior High School
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08/17 ~ 08/21
Taichung
Taichung University of Science and Technology
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07/13 ~ 07/17
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07/20 ~ 07/24
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08/17 ~ 08/21
Locations and Dates
Taipei
Jinou Girls High School
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07/06 ~ 07/10
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08/03 ~ 08/07
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08/10 ~ 08/14
Kaohsiung
St. Dominic Catholic High School
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07/13 ~ 07/17
See Dr. Sparks Camps in Action
Watch students experiment, build, and solve challenges together.
What Makes This Camp Different?
This is not an ordinary summer camp.
This is a Premium English STEAM Experience
Our team spends six months designing a one-of-a-kind learning experience where students experiment, build, and solve real challenges together.
Students don't just study science. They experience and apply science.
Every day students work with hands on experiments and creative problem solving that connect Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
Students use English to think, discuss ideas, and solve problems with their teammates.
By the end of the week students leave with new skills, greater confidence using English, and eleven premium take home experiment kits so they can continue exploring at home.
The Story -
Dr. Plarks' Revenge
After years of peace, Dr. Sparks' evil twin, Dr. Plarks has returned. He has been hiding from the police, secretly building his Labrat army in his underground laboratories.
Dr. Sparks needs your help to defeat Dr. Plarks. We need the help of Taiwanese students to join the S Team and become young problem solvers. Each day you will face new challenges that require you to use the five branches of STEAM to defeat this evil twin. Through experiments, teamwork, and creative thinking, you must solve the missions and stop Dr. Plarks once and for all.
For so long the S Team has been making the world a better place through science, creativity, and teamwork. But all that is about to come to an end.
His mission is simple. He will get revenge on Dr. Sparks and the S Team. He wants to destroy everything they have been building and prove that chaos is stronger than science.
Are you ready to join the mission?
Five Branches of STEAM. One Epic Mission.
Each day of camp focuses on a different branch of STEAM.
Students explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands on experiments, creative challenges, and team missions.
STEAM Program
Meet our Teacher
Our camps are taught by experienced international teachers with years of teaching experience in Taiwan.
They understand the challenges students face when learning English and create a supportive environment where students can confidently use English.
Each class is supported by Taiwanese teaching assistants.
Teacher Ratio
1 teacher for every 6 students.
English Learning Philosophy
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Students are not simply learning vocabulary. They are learning how to think in English.
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Key vocabulary is introduced in English and Chinese so students clearly understand important ideas.
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Students then apply those ideas through experiments, discussions, and problem solving.
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This helps students connect their English learning with real experiences.
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The goal is confidence and curiosity, not tests or report cards.
Who This Camp is For
Age
Boys and girls entering Grade 2 through Junior High School.
English Level
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Students who are comfortable in an English environment will benefit the most.
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Even students who do not speak frequently will be surrounded by strong English speakers and encouraged to communicate during group activities.
Class Placement
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Class placement is based on age and English level.
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Elementary school students and junior high school students are welcome.
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FAQ
Q:Who can join？
A:Students entering Grade 2 to Grade 6 are welcome, and junior high school students with availability are also welcome to join.
Q:English level?
A:Our goal is to focus on developing students’ problem solving skills and their ability to think in English. Therefore, the camp is best suited for students who are already familiar with an English environment.
If your child has a more beginner level of English or little to no English background, we recommend first joining our one day weekend activities to become more comfortable in an English setting before taking on the full 5 day English camp.
Q:What students should bring?
A:Please bring a pencil case, water bottle, utensils, and a small backpack. Detailed information will be posted in the group notes.
Q:Absence policy?
A:If a student is unable to attend due to illness or unexpected circumstances, refunds and make up classes will not be provided. Materials may be picked up to take home or mailed after the camp.
