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Our Mission

To inspire people of all ages to communicate confidently in Spanish through meaningful experiences, real conversations, and cultural activities, fostering learning, creativity, and personal connection.

Our Vision

To grow and support a thriving Spanish-speaking community across Gig Harbor and beyond — where people learn the language naturally, connect across cultures, and build lasting bonds through bilingualism and lifelong learning.

Who We Are

Harbor Spanish Club was born from Irma Rubio and Juan Zambrano’s dream of creating a place where learning Spanish is an authentic, fun, and meaningful experience.

As a family and co-founders, we share the conviction that languages are best learned when they are lived. That is why we created a space where both children and adults can build confidence communicating in Spanish while discovering the richness of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Our program combines professional expertise, ongoing training, and a deep commitment to the safety, respect, and well-being of every participant. It has been designed based on solid professional experience in education and child development.
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Our background:

  • Over 14 years of experience supporting the learning and development of children and families in both Mexico and the United States

  • 7 years working with children in educational settings in Guadalajara, Jalisco

  • 7 years in Educational Service, on early education and family support programs

  • Experience as a Home Visitor, supporting families and promoting child development

Current certifications:

  • CPR and First Aid

  • Washington State Food Handler Permit

  • Background check and fingerprinting approved by DCYF for working with minors

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Education, building on years of hands-on experience with continued, up-to-date training. This experience shapes every activity we design — and it's the foundation behind the Harbor 4C + TPR Method, built around communication, creativity, human connection, and culture.

Our meeting space in Gig Harbor, WA

Our meeting space in Gig Harbor, WA

At Harbor Spanish Club, we provide a safe, respectful, and inclusive space where everyone can learn at their own pace. Our goal is to build real Spanish communication skills through hands-on, cultural, and collaborative experiences — fostering connection between individuals and across communities.

Harbor Spanish Club is a private Spanish language enrichment and cultural immersion program. Our program is designed by professionals experienced in education and child development; however, we are not a K–12 school, a daycare, or an accredited educational institution.

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