Alphabet International CampsRome, Italy

Programme Overview
Alphabet City is a unique urban experience in one of the most exciting and culturally rich cities in the world. The program takes 12 to 17-year-old students on a journey through Rome, from its most famous landmarks to its best kept secrets.

Students study a foreign language (English or Italian) and learn about the historical and cultural heritage of Rome while living the life of their Roman peers. Each day is loaded with adventure and discovery as they stroll past piazzas, gaze up through the oculus of the Pantheon, shop around the Spanish Steps, and eat local street food in Testaccio.

Language and Learning
Rome, deemed the seat of Western civilization, has over time made significant contributions to philosophy, law, art, science, and fashion, making it a font of knowledge. Having Rome as a backdrop is a natural enrichment to the program and a stimulus to the students’ learning and creativity.

The whole program is delivered in English and the daily schedule is organized into three sections: Academic, Cultural, and Social.

Academic Program
The academic program is divided into 2 segments: Language Learning and Cultural Education. Students choose between English or Italian language instruction and follow a 10-hour weeklong curriculum. They are tested upon arrival to evaluate their level and placed accordingly in small classes that are dynamic, engaging and highly communicative.

Directly following the language classes, students come together for Cultural Education classes which are complementary to the program and aim to introduce and discuss the cultural topic of the day ranging from ancient history to cooking to contemporary Roman life.

Cultural Activities
Every afternoon the city campers set off to discover the architectural, cultural, and historical gems of Rome. Guided through the city as a group, each day students may visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, prepare fresh pasta in a cooking class, admire the brilliance of Caravaggio and Michelangelo, or play sports in Villa Borghese.

Social Agenda
In the evening the students continue to explore the Roman way of life as the sun sets. They are treated to authentic Roman pizza and supplì or classic pasta recipes like cacio e pepe combined with night walks to the Trevi Fountain, a visit to the fortress of Castel Sant’Angelo, live music along the river Tiber, or a gelato in the artistic quarter of Trastevere.

Programme Overview
Alphabet Day Camp is modelled on the Junior Discovery camp and is a perfect option for those looking for a non-residential option in the heart of Rome. Here campers will develop new skills, meet Italian and international kids and experience adventures from the Anglo-American world, all in English.'

Full Immersion: Language, Culture and Sport
The camp is run entirely in English by mother tongue counselors. From the moment they arrive to the end of the day, children live a full immersion experience through games, activities and sports inspired by classic American summer camps.

English lessons
All participants take part in a weeklong academic program with daily 1,5 hrs. lessons. On the first day teachers test the students’ English levels and place them in classes with qualified teachers. Levels are aligned to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) and the curriculum, based on Cambridge ESOL, focuses on enhancing speaking, listening, reading and writing.

The English programs are engaging, communicative and complementary to the camp as a whole and serve to build the confidence of young learners as well as provide parents with feedback on their child’s knowledge and participation through an end-of-the-week report.

Program Overview
Alphabet Junior Discovery is a richly rewarding cultural experience full of endless adventures from the Anglo-American world created specifically for 6 to 12 year olds.

Thanks to a wide mix of nationalities, Alphabet Junior Discovery is the only truly international summer camp in the heart of Italy!

Full Immersion: Language and Culture
The camp is run entirely in English and the whole staff is made up of qualified mother tongue counselors. From good morning to good night, campers participate in an exciting and educational experience all in English.

They continually discover new games, activities, food, sports and adventures, all combined to create the classic American summer camp in the magnificent setting of central Italy.

Sports and Activities
Grouped into teams, campers compete in various match-ups that are part of a weeklong action packed tournament.

Every game awards points that build up to the final victory!

Academic Program**
All campers take part in an 18 hour weeklong academic program and can choose from the following options:

• English Lessons:
  Tailored to kids who wish to improve their language skills. Participants are tested upon arrival to evaluate their level of English and placed accordingly into classes of 4 to 6 with qualified mother tongue teachers. Levels are aligned to the Common European Framework and the curriculum, based on Cambridge ESOL, focuses on enhancing speaking, listening, reading and writing.
  
• Cultural Discovery:
  Perfect for native speakers or those confident enough with English. Kids who choose the cultural program can learn about the history of the Etruscans, dig for archaeological finds, or discover Italian mythology.
  
  Both academic programs are engaging, communicative and complementary to the camp as a whole and serve to build the confidence of young learners as well as provide parents with feedback on their child’s knowledge and participation through an end-of-the-week report.
  
  

Programme Overview
Alphabet Outdoor Exploration is simply the best adventure camp in Italy. The program is designed to take 12 to 17 years old campers through an endless outdoor sports journey, in direct contact with nature at its wildest.

Participants will acquire lifelong skills working in teams, learning about the environment, practicing orienteering and experiencing an amazing overnight expedition. They will put themselves to the test rock climbing, whitewater rafting, mountain biking through the woods, and much more.

Ultimately they will improve their communication skills and confidence by learning through experiential education, pushing their personal boundaries and exploring their true potential

Language and Learning
The camp is run entirely in English and the whole staff is made up of qualified mother tongue instructors and teachers. All of the outdoor sports, activities, training exercises and traditional classroom lessons are delivered in English. Participants get to work on core language development while learning valuable outdoor educational skills.

Sports and activities
Every day campers will face a new outdoor activity, representing for most a totally new challenge. A briefing session precedes every sport and once properly instructed and fully aware of the safety measures needed to practice the activity safely, the campers get into action and put themselves to the test climbing a vertical rock wall, whitewater rafting, mountain biking through the woods, practicing orienteering to navigate unknown territory, experiencing an amazing overnight trekking expedition, and much more.

In their down time, campers can make use of the pool, play beach volleyball, beach soccer, or simply lounge on the veranda chatting with their new friends.

Academic Program
All campers take part in a 12 hour weeklong academic program specifically designed to improve their language skills. Students are tested upon arrival to evaluate their level of English and placed accordingly into classes of 4 to 6 with qualified mother tongue teachers. They follow a Cambridge ESOL based curriculum which focuses on enhancing speaking, listening, reading and writing.

The English academic program is engaging, communicative and complementary to the camp as a whole and serves to build confidence as well as provide parents with feedback on their child’s understanding and practical usage of English through an end-of-the-week report.