HOLIDAY, SUMMER AND LANGUAGE CAMPS FOR CHILDREN ABROAD

Picture this: within two weeks your child is speaking English more freely, has made friends from Italy and Japan, and has tried rock climbing or drama — all without dull lessons or rote learning. That is exactly how summer and language camps abroad work. Children absorb the language naturally, through games, excursions, sport and everyday conversation in a multicultural setting.

The language barrier simply melts away, because there is no time to feel shy — you have to follow the rules of football on the pitch or agree on a colour in the art workshop. Independence grows alongside it: children pack their own bags, keep to the timetable and handle the small everyday things themselves. And all of it happens under the eye of counsellors and teachers who are on hand around the clock.

At a good camp, every day is planned to the minute: light, playful language lessons in the morning, sport, creative activities or quests in the afternoon, and discos, films or themed parties in the evening. No getting lost on a phone, no boredom. In a single session, children rest, improve their language and gather a wealth of memories.

Main types of camp

• Language camps — 15–20 lessons a week plus activities. For children aged 7 to 17 of any level.

• Sports camps — football, tennis, horse riding, sailing. Language takes a back seat. For active children.

• Arts camps — drama, music, painting, sculpture. The language is picked up through a much-loved hobby.

• Family camps — a programme for children together with their parents (or with parents staying nearby). Ideal for younger children and for a first trip.

Accommodation options at the camps

• Residence (school or college campus) — rooms for 2–6 children on the grounds of the school. Three meals a day and round-the-clock supervision. The most popular option.
   
• Host family — the child lives with a local family (usually with 2–4 children from different countries). Language practice continues into the evening. For teenagers aged 12 and over.

What the camp package price usually covers

• Language classes (15–20 hours a week with native speakers)

• Accommodation (residence or host family)

• Three meals a day plus afternoon snacks

• Sport and creative activities

• Excursions (1–2 full-day trips over 2 weeks)

• Round-the-clock supervision and, often, health insurance

• Airport transfers (on set days)