174 German Summer Camps in Germany for Children & Teenagers

Students will have the opportunity to study in a private German boarding school in Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg or Dresden.You can also attend a boarding school in Germany with GLS. Boarding schools are more expensive than day schools, and usually, they expect a minimum stay of one year. One big advantage: The boarding schools below offer you the possibility to do the "Abitur" and then go on to study at a German university. If you want to do the Abitur, plan to spend at least the final 2 years prior to the Abitur exams in Germany. All boarding schools demand that you speak German quite well. If you don´t, you can first do a preparatory course in Berlin and then transfer to the boarding school of your choice. The boarding school programme starts with a starter weekend in Berlin.

Students will have the opportunity to study in a German high school in Berlin.We place you at a secondary school called Gymnasium (more about schools and host families below). If you attend a day school in Germany, you will stay with a host family near your school. The advantages of day schools compared to boarding schools: They cost less than boarding schools. You can also do short stays of 2 or 3 months. Requirements: Age between 14 - 17. German on level B1 (Online Test). If you don´t have that level yet, join our preparatory German courses online.

Students will have the opportunity to study in a German high school in Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg or Dresden.We place you at a secondary school called Gymnasium (more about schools and host families below). If you attend a day school in Germany, you will stay with a host family near your school. The advantages of day schools compared to boarding schools: - They cost less than boarding schools. - You can also do short stays of 2 or 3 months. Requirements: Age between 14 - 17. German on level B1 (online Test). If you don´t have that level yet, join our preparatory German courses online.

This course includes 2 activities per day (sports and sightseeing in Berlin and Potsdam) as well as 1 full-day excursion per week.Public transportation (2 to 4 weeks): EUR 60-80. Airport transfer (in schedule): EUR 50 one way. Airport transfer (out of schedule or after enrolling): EUR 90 one way. Extra night: EUR 100. Unaccompanied Minor Fee: EUR 40. Are you looking for an INTENSIVE German course in Berlin? Then have a look at this summer school! Here you have a choice: 4 or 5 German lessons per day (the other GLS summer schools in Berlin include 4 lessons). Don't think more work equals less fun, on the contrary: You will learn German with teenagers from all over the planet, and you will all live together on the school's campus. The standard is high, with 2-bed rooms, each with its own bath. You´ll find it easy to make new friends, the school is a perfect home base for venturing out into Berlin: It is located just west of the city center and and it won´t take you more than 20 minutes to get into the very heart of Berlin. Daily activities in Berlin are included, also a one day trip on the weekend, e.g. to Potsdam. See this report by a former student.

This course includes 2 activities per day (sightseeing and sports) as well as 1 full-day excursion per week.Public transportation (2 to 4 weeks): EUR 60-80. Airport transfer (in schedule): EUR 50 one way. Airport transfer (out of schedule or after enrollment): EUR 90 one way. Extra night EUR 100. Unaccompanied Minor Fee: EUR 40. Ages 16 - 17: The Berlin Villa has 40 beds and a big garden - ideal for a summer holiday with German courses if you like it small, cosy and familial. The villa is like a safe island in the very center of bustling Berlin: it is located near Kurfuerstendamm, the most famous shopping street in the western city center. In the villa, you live and learn German with students from all over the world, and together you will set out to explore Berlin. German courses take place in the morning, and every afternoon our guides show you the best of Berlin: We´ll go swimming at the Badeschiff, play minigolf at Mauerpark next to the Berlin Wall, and of course we´ll do some sightseeing, too: Checkpoint Charlie, Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz ...

This course includes 2 activities per day (sightseeing and sports) as well as 1 full-day excursion per week. Public transportation (2 to 4 weeks): EUR 60-80. Airport transfer (in schedule): EUR 50 one way. Airport transfer (out of schedule or after enrollment): EUR 90 one way. Extra night EUR 100. Unaccompanied Minor Fee: EUR 40.Berlin College is a super cool place to learn German: a green oasis in the very center of Berlin. The college has a 16.000 m² park-like campus on trendy Kastanienallee - with fancy clubs, cafes and designer shops just down the street. The street is nicknamed Casting Ally because there are so many films and fashion shootings here. Every day we´ll show you a different part of Berlin - you´ll get to see all the highlights like Museumsinsel or the Berlin Wall. The German courses start in the afternoon, Berlin sightseeing and our activities take place before and after the course. Their focus: is urban arts and culture, with workshops on topics like Berlin street art or photography.

Berlin College is a super cool place to learn German: a green oasis in the very center of Berlin. The college has a 16.000 m² park-like campus in trendy Kastanienallee - with fancy clubs, cafes and designer shops just down the street. The street is nicknamed casting ally, because there are so many films and fashion shootings here. Every day the school will show you a different part of Berlin - you´ll get to see all the highlights like Museumsinsel or the Berlin Wall. The German courses start in the afternoon, while Berlin sightseeing and activities take place before and after the course. Their focus: urban arts and culture, with workshops on topics like Berlin street art or photography.

This course includes 2 activities per day, 2 excursions per week and insurance. 2 activities per day (sailing, surfing, canoeing, catamaran adventures, badminton, volleyball and climbing) as well as 1 full-day and 1 half-day excursion per week.Airport transfer (in schedule): EUR 75 one way. Airport transfer (out of schedule or after enrolling): EUR 120 one way. Extra night: EUR 100. Unaccompanied Minor Fee: EUR 40. Ages 12 - 16: The summer camp is located on one of the beautiful lakes that surround Berlin, in the little village of Blossin. This camp has fantastic water sports facilities - with lots of canoes, sailing boats and surfing equipment. When German courses finish, in the afternoon, we go canoeing, sailing or surfing. And of course, there will be beach parties and barbecues by the lakeside, too. Berlin is only 30 km away: Every week we arrange 2 excursions to Berlin and you´ll get to see all the highlights: Berlin´s neues Downtown: Potsdamer Platz, the Berlin Wall, Museumsinsel ...

20 morning lessons plus 5 afternoon lessons per week. Included: - Daily leisure program - One full day excursion per week - One half day excursion per week. Bus pass available in school (fee depending on duration and not included) Unaccompanied minor service is EUR 90 (one way). Vegan, lactose or gluten-free diets: EUR 30 per week.This German language course is suitable for young participants who wants to enhance their German skills for their regular school with a peer group and plenty of fun. Besides the basic skills reading, listening, writing and speaking the teachers also include grammar and vocabulary for a better student speech comprehension by playful learning. That way German as a foreign language will be much easier for children and teenagers after the return to their regular school in their home country. After an entry-level test, the participants will be grouped in suitable classes (level A1 – B2) with an average size of 8 students. The course takes place from Monday to Friday morning and on 2 afternoons per week. A diversified leisure program completes the course program. The students may choose between a sports and a creative program. Special highlights are some half-day or full-day trips into the near and broader surroundings. Where others are spending their holidays the young students learn the German language and are having a lot of fun. In this international mixed environment they often create memories and form friendships that lasts for decades.

20 morning lessons plus 5 afternoon lessons per week. Included: - Daily leisure program - One full day excursion per week - One half day excursion per week. -Full board accommodation in Jugendgästehaus (Hostel) Bulligan. Bus pass available in school (fee depending on duration and not included) Additional service: - Unaccompanied minor service: EUR 90 (one way). Vegan, lactose or gluten-free diets: EUR 30 per week. **Single room upgrade available for a supplementary charge of €195 per week** Start dates: 2 weeks: 25 Jun, 09 Jul, 23 Jul 4 weeks: 25 Jun, 09 Jul 6 weeks: 25 JunThis German language course is suitable for young participants who want to enhance their German skills for their regular school with a peer group and plenty of fun. Besides the basic skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking our teachers also include grammar and vocabulary for a better student speech comprehension by playful learning. That way German as a foreign language will be much easier for children and teenagers after they return to their regular school in their home country. After an entry-level test, the participants will be grouped in suitable classes (level A1 to B2) with an average size of 8 students. The course takes place from Monday to Friday morning and on two afternoons per week. A diversified leisure program completes the course program. The students may choose between a sports and a creative program. Special highlights are some half-day or full-day trips into the near and broader surroundings. Where others are spending their holidays our young students learn the German language and are having a lot of fun. In this international mixed environment, they often create memories and form friendships that last for decades.

Course includes 20 lessons of Intensive German course, 5 lessons of conversational training, 5 lessons of exam preparation, 2.5 lessons of Math, 2.5 lessons of English.This is the perfect German language course for young participants who want to continue their education at a German boarding school and achieve a German graduation (General Certificate of Secondary Education or General Qualification of University Entrance). Besides the basic skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking our qualified and highly motivated teachers also emphasize grammar and vocabulary in this interactive class. It is the perfect basis to prepare for a life at a German school later. After an entry-level test the participants will be grouped in suitable classes (level A0 – C1) with an average size of 8 students. The course takes place from Monday to Friday morning and on four afternoons per week. Additionally, the students will take part in 2.5 classes of Mathematics and English each per week. Our students are accommodated in communicative host families. A diversified leisure program with creative, cultural and sportive activities as well as some trips into the near and broader surroundings completes this offer.

20 morning lessons plus 5 afternoon lessons per week. Included: - Daily leisure program - One full day excursion per week - One half day excursion per week. Bus pass available in school (fee depending on duration and not included)This German language course is suitable for young participants who wants to enhance their German skills for their regular school with a peer group and plenty of fun. Besides the basic skills reading, listening, writing and speaking the teachers also include grammar and vocabulary for a better student speech comprehension by playful learning. That way German as a foreign language will be much easier for children and teenagers after the return to their regular school in their home country. After an entry-level test, the participants will be grouped in suitable classes (level A1 – B2) with an average size of 8 students. The course takes place from Monday to Friday morning and on 2 afternoons per week. A diversified leisure program completes the course program. The students may choose between a sports and a creative program. Special highlights are some half-day or full-day trips into the near and broader surroundings. Where others are spending their holidays the young students learn the German language and are having a lot of fun. In this international mixed environment they often create memories and form friendships that lasts for decades.

You have finished your school education and you have some spare time before your next step? The gap year offers the chance to bypass the time until you enter university or a apprenticeship. You will have the opportunity to improve your language skills in 3, 6, 9 or 12 months and the possibility to prepare for necessary certificates. Besides the basic skills reading, listening, writing and speaking our qualified and highly motivated teachers also cover grammar and vocabulary in this interactive class for the young students. After an entry-level test the participants will be grouped in suitable classes (level A0 – C1) with an average size of 8 students.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.

This course option also includes 2 workshops per week, 2-3 weekday activities, weekend activities (including entrance fees), course materials and tickets for local public transport.Programme participants enjoy swimming, paddle boating or stand up paddle boarding, cycling, and soaking up the sun at a game of beach volleyball by the lake. The cost for the trip to the "Europa-Park" is not included.This Summer Holiday program celebrates the great outdoors. Program participants enjoy swimming, paddle boating or stand-up paddle boarding, cycling and soaking up the sun at a game of beach volleyball by the lake. German Lessons - 24 training units (TUs) of 45 minutes per week of group lessons - 2 TU Workshop per week - On-site Language Lap with a tutor - Digital Language Lap with unlimited access - Max. 15 participants per group Leisure Program - 2–3 activities per week: sports, fun activities and sightseeing - Weekend excursions, e.g. to Constance, Freiburg, Black Forest, Stuttgart, Strasbourg (F), Zurich (CH) - Highlight in August: Europa-Park Rust (70 €) Included Services - German lessons, placement test, course material and certificate of participation - Accommodation in a single or twin room in the Carl Duisberg residence or with selected host families - Full board on course days, half board on weekends - Activity programme also on weekends (incl. entrance fees) - Ticket to local public transport

This course option also includes 2 workshops per week, 2-3 weekday activities, weekend activities (including entrance fees), course materials and tickets for local public transport.Programme participants enjoy swimming, paddle boating or stand up paddle boarding, cycling, and soaking up the sun at a game of beach volleyball by the lake. The cost for the trip to the "Europa-Park" is not included.This Summer Holiday program celebrates the great outdoors. Program participants enjoy swimming, paddle boating or stand-up paddle boarding, cycling and soaking up the sun at a game of beach volleyball by the lake. German Lessons - 24 training units (TUs) of 45 minutes per week of group lessons - 2 TU Workshop per week - On-site Language Lap with a tutor - Digital Language Lap with unlimited access - Max. 15 participants per group Leisure Program - 2–3 activities per week: sports, fun activities and sightseeing - Weekend excursions, e.g. to Constance, Freiburg, Black Forest, Stuttgart, Strasbourg (F), Zurich (CH) - Highlight in August: Europa-Park Rust (70 €) Included Services - German lessons, placement test, course material and certificate of participation - Accommodation in a single or twin room in the Carl Duisberg residence or with selected host families - Full board on course days, half board on weekends - Activity programme also on weekends (incl. entrance fees) - Ticket to local public transport

This programme consists of an intensive German language course, a specialised maths and science language course (for students with level B1 or higher), 4 English language lessons per week and a varied activity programme. Students who are younger than 15 years old can book this programme as private tuition, this option costs 1580 EUR per week.CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING EACH WEEK: • Intensive German course with 24 training units (TU) of 45 minutes each. • Workshop 2 TU per week. • On-site Language Lab under instructor supervision. • Digital Language Lab with unlimited access. • English lessons in small groups for 4 TU/week. • Specialized language courses in mathematics and natural sciences (starting at B1) for 2 TU/week. SERVICES INCLUDED: • Classroom instruction and independent learning opportunities as detailed above. • Progress reports after each course level. • Accommodation in carefully selected German homestay families in single or twin rooms. • Full board including drinks during breaks. • Public transport pass. • Insurance package (health, accident, and liability insurance). • Student support services, e.g. accompanying students to doctor‘s appointments.

This course offers German OR English lessons. All participants should have studied the target language for at least one year in school or have reached the A1 level. This option also includes 10 hours of urban dance training per week with a professional instructor, pass for public transportation, course materials, certificate of participation and emergency telephone. Weekend excursions are not included.Transfer one way, per person • Zurich, Switzerland to camp lodging 200 EUR • Radolfzell Rail Station to camp lodging 50 EURSERVICES INCLUDED: • English instruction, placement test, teaching materials, and certificate of participation. • Recreational program (incl. admission fees). SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: • Transfer from airport/rail station. • Health, accident, and liability insurance. • Weekend excursions (EUR 30 each).

This course offers German OR English lessons. All participants should have studied the target language for at least one year in school or have reached the A1 level. This option also includes 90 minutes per day of football training with experienced coaches, receive a complete Carl Duisberg football uniform, pass for public transportation, course materials, certificate of participation and emergency telephone. Weekend excursions are not included.Transfer one way, per person • Zurich, Switzerland to camp lodging 200 EUR • Radolfzell Rail Station to camp lodging 50 EURFootball training with experienced coaches is held every afternoon for 90 minutes at the club FC 03 Radolfzell’s unique facilities on the Mettnau Peninsula. The techniques are taught and conveyed using an extremely practically oriented methodology. Whether beginning or advanced players – the training plan includes not only the basics of ball control but also passing, dribbling and, of course, shooting goals. In addition, you’ll receive a complete Carl Duisberg football uniform including a jersey, shorts, and socks. That way, everyone can immediately see you belong to a great team! Prerequisite: min. 1 school year of German/English level A1 (CEF) SERVICES INCLUDED: - English or German instruction, placement test, teaching materials, and certificate of participation. - Recreational program (incl. admission fees). SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: - Transfer from the airport or rail station. - Health, accident, and liability insurance. - Weekend excursions (EUR 30 each).

This course option also includes 2 workshops per week, 2-3 weekday activities, weekend activities (including entrance fees), course materials and tickets for local public transport.Programme participants enjoy swimming, paddle boating or stand up paddle boarding, cycling, and soaking up the sun at a game of beach volleyball by the lake. The cost for the trip to the "Europa-Park" is not included.This Summer Holiday program celebrates the great outdoors. Program participants enjoy swimming, paddle boating or stand-up paddle boarding, cycling and soaking up the sun at a game of beach volleyball by the lake. German Lessons: - 24 training units (TUs) of 45 minutes per week of group lessons. - 2 TU Workshop per week. - On-site Language Lap with a tutor. - Digital Language Lap with unlimited access. - Max. 15 participants per group. Leisure Program: - 2–3 activities per week: sports, fun activities and sightseeing. - Weekend excursions, e.g. to Constance, Freiburg, Black Forest, Stuttgart, Strasbourg (F), Zurich (CH). - Highlight in August: Europa-Park Rust (EUR 70). Included Services: - German lessons, placement test, course material and certificate of participation. - Accommodation in a single or twin room in the Carl Duisberg residence or with selected host families. - Full board on course days, half board on weekends. - Activity programme also on weekends (incl. entrance fees). - Ticket to local public transport.

This course offers German OR English lessons. All participants should have studied the target language for at least one year in school or have reached the A1 level. This option also includes 10 hours of urban dance training per week with a professional instructor, pass for public transportation, course materials, certificate of participation and emergency telephone. Weekend excursions are not included.Transfer one way, per person • Zurich, Switzerland to camp lodging 200 EUR • Radolfzell Rail Station to camp lodging 50 EURSERVICES INCLUDED: • English instruction, placement test, teaching materials, and certificate of participation. • Group lodging with full board on course days and half board on weekends. • Recreational program (incl. admission fees). • Pass for public transportation. • Round-the-clock supervision and emergency telephone. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: • Transfer from airport/rail station. • Health, accident, and liability insurance. • Weekend excursions (EUR 30 each).

This course offers German OR English lessons. All participants should have studied the target language for at least one year in school or have reached the A1 level. This option also includes 90 minutes per day of football training with experienced coaches, receive a complete Carl Duisberg football uniform, pass for public transportation, course materials, certificate of participation and emergency telephone. Weekend excursions are not included.Transfer one way, per person • Zurich, Switzerland to camp lodging 200 EUR • Radolfzell Rail Station to camp lodging 50 EURFootball training with experienced coaches is held every afternoon for 90 minutes at the club FC 03 Radolfzell’s unique facilities on Mettnau Peninsula. The techniques are taught and conveyed using an extremely practically oriented methodology. Whether beginning or advanced players – the training plan includes not only the basics of ball control but also passing, dribbling and, of course, shooting goals. In addition, you’ll receive a complete Carl Duisberg football uniform including a jersey, shorts, and socks. That way, everyone can immediately see you belong to a great team! Prerequisite: min. 1 school year of German/English level A1 (CEF). SERVICES INCLUDED: - English or German instruction, placement test, teaching materials, and certificate of participation. - Group lodging with full board on course days and half board on weekends. - Recreational program (incl. admission fees). - Pass for public transportation. - Round-the-clock supervision and emergency telephone. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: - Transfer from the airport or rail station. - Health, accident, and liability insurance. - Weekend excursions (EUR 30 each).

This course offers German or English lessons. All participants should have studied the target language for at least one year in school or have reached the A1 level. This option also includes a highly varied recreational programme, pass for public transportation, course materials, certificate of participation and emergency telephone. **Weekend excursions are not included.** Transfer one way, per person • Zurich, Switzerland to camp lodging 200 EUR • Radolfzell Rail Station to camp lodging 50 EURFrom Monday through Friday, the children receive English or German lessons tailored to their current level in groups of no more than 15 in the mornings. A brief placement test is administered at the start of the camp. Prerequisite: min. 1 school year of German/English level A1 (CEF). Services included: - English instruction, placement test, teaching materials, and certificate of participation. - Group lodging with full board on course days and half-board on weekends. - Recreational program Mon - Fr.i (incl. admission fees). - Pass for public transportation. - Round-the-clock supervision and emergency telephone. Services not included: - Transfer from the airport or rail station. - Health, accident and liability insurance. - Weekend excursions.

This course offers German OR English lessons. All participants should have studied the target language for at least one year in school or have reached the A1 level. This option also includes a highly varied recreational program, pass for public transportation, course materials, certificate of participation emergency telephone. Weekend excursions are not included.Transfer one way, per person • Zurich, Switzerland to camp lodging 200 EUR • Radolfzell Rail Station to camp lodging 50 EURFrom Monday through Friday, the children receive English or German lessons tailored to their current level in groups of no more than 15 in the mornings. A brief placement test is administered at the start of the camp. Prerequisite: min. 1 school year of German or English level A1 (CEF). Services included: - English instruction, placement test, teaching materials, and certificate of participation. - Recreational program Mon - Fri (incl. admission fees). - Pass for public transportation. Services not included: - Transfer from the airport or rail station. - Health, accident and liability insurance. - Weekend excursions.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.

This package includes language lessons, accommodation, lunch and activities. Minimum language level: German: A1, English: A2.English course start dates: 29 Jul or 05 Aug. Duration of English programme: 1-2 weeks. Surcharge for an English-speaking host family: EUR 100 per week Final day of classes for both English and German Summer Programmes: 09 Aug.Summer holiday language courses for children and young people (6-17 years) in one of Germany’s most beautiful cities! Summer, sun, learning languages: create unforgettable moments for your children with the junior programme of the Academy of Languages. Every year, children aged 6 to 17 from over 90 nations find their way to Heidelberg to not only learn German in age-appropriate lessons at the Academy of Languages, but also to make new friends and spend the summer holidays together with children from all corners of the world. After the language course, there is a balanced and varied lunch in the canteen before the colourful leisure programme begins: Excursions to the swimming pool are also part of the programme, as are hikes, boat trips or origami workshops. Overview • German or English courses for small groups of children and young people from all over the world (max. 15 learners). • Accommodation with carefully selected host families; young people over the age of 16 can also stay in one of the school's halls of residence. • Meals (week-day lunches at the school + half-board on weekdays/full board on weekends with host family) • Varied leisure programme Course structure • Learners in the German courses are grouped by age: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17 years. Complete beginners must start on one of the indicated dates; learners with previous knowledge of the language can join any Monday during the programme. • Courses are offered at levels A1 to B2 (C1 on request). Learners aged 16 or older can join a course for adults (16+), also at C1 or C2 level. A special pre-course placement test can be taken in the school. • The placement test is on the first day of the course. • The lesson structure and content are appropriate for the respective age group. Learners in all courses are taught by experienced, qualified language teachers in modern, bright classrooms. • The maximum group size is 15 learners. NOTE: Learners in the English courses are also grouped by age: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17 years. Courses are offered at levels A2 to B2 (C1 on request). Learners aged 16 or older can join a course for adults (16+), also at C1 level. Leisure Activities The leisure activities programme is a vibrant mix of sporting and cultural activities. Examples include: Neckar boat trip; discovery tour of Heidelberg; trips to Heidelberg zoo, the botanical gardens, the Fairytale Paradise on Königstuhl, Heidelberg castle, the Museum of the Palatinate Heidelberg; sports activities, a picnic by the Neckar, games and sports in the F+U Campus sports hall; mini golf; group games evenings and cookery; swimming in Heidelberg’s open air pool; hiking on the Heiligenberg; visit to the Tinnunculus falconry; visit to Thingstätte and much more. The school also organises university tours for young learners. - Included: Supervision, admission tickets and transport related to the activity; - Not included in the price: Meals during trips. Week-day Lunches at the school: Lunch for course participants is provided by a professional caterer, specialising in catering for nurseries and schools. The cook strictly complies with current standards regarding hygiene, sustainability and verified origin of ingredients. Please inform when registering of any food allergy/intolerance or special dietary requirements such as a vegetarian or halal diet (see above for additional charges). Accommodation with carefully selected host families. Young people accompanied by their parents can also stay in the school's student residences. Accommodation with host families includes half board from Monday to Friday and full board from Saturday to Sunday.

This course includes language lessons and activities. Minimum language level: German: A1, English: A2.English course start dates: 29 Jul or 05 Aug. Duration of English programme: 1-2 weeks. Final day of classes for both English and German Summer Programmes: 09 Aug.Summer holiday language courses for children and young people (6-17 years) in one of Germany’s most beautiful cities! Summer, sun, learning languages: create unforgettable moments for your children with the junior programme of the Academy of Languages. Every year, children aged 6 to 17 from over 90 nations find their way to Heidelberg to not only learn German in age-appropriate lessons at the Academy of Languages, but also to make new friends and spend the summer holidays together with children from all corners of the world. Students on this package can bring their own lunch and eat it at the school before joining in the colourful leisure programme: Excursions to the swimming pool are also part of the programme, as are hikes, boat trips or origami workshops. Overview • German or English courses for small groups of children and young people from all over the world (max. 15 learners). • Varied leisure programme. Course structure • Learners in the German courses are grouped by age: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17 years. Complete beginners must start on one of the indicated dates; learners with previous knowledge of the language can join any Monday during the programme. • Courses are offered at levels A1 to B2 (C1 on request). Learners aged 16 or older can join a course for adults (16+), also at C1 or C2 level. A special pre-course placement test can be taken in the school. • The placement test is on the first day of the course. • The lesson structure and content are appropriate for the respective age group. Learners in all courses are taught by experienced, qualified language teachers in modern, bright classrooms. • The maximum group size is 15 learners. NOTE: Learners in the English courses are also grouped by age: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17 years. Courses are offered at levels A2 to B2 (C1 on request). Learners aged 16 or older can join a course for adults (16+), also at C1 level. Leisure Activities The leisure activities programme is a vibrant mix of sporting and cultural activities. Examples include: Neckar boat trip; discovery tour of Heidelberg; trips to Heidelberg zoo, the botanical gardens, the Fairytale Paradise on Königstuhl, Heidelberg castle, the Museum of the Palatinate Heidelberg; sports activities, a picnic by the Neckar, games and sports in the F+U Campus sports hall; mini golf; group games evenings and cookery; swimming in Heidelberg’s open air pool; hiking on the Heiligenberg; visit to the Tinnunculus falconry; visit to Thingstätte and much more. The school also organises university tours for young learners. - Included: Supervision, admission tickets and transport related to the activity; - Not included in the price: Meals during trips.

Minimum language level: German: A1, English: A2.English course start dates: 29 Jul or 05 Aug. Duration of English programme: 1-2 weeks. Final day of classes for both English and German Summer Programmes: 09 Aug.Summer holiday language courses for children and young people (6-17 years) in one of Germany’s most beautiful cities! Summer, sun, learning languages: create unforgettable moments for your children with the junior programme of the Academy of Languages. Every year, children aged 6 to 17 from over 90 nations find their way to Heidelberg to not only learn German in age-appropriate lessons at the Academy of Languages, but also to make new friends and spend the summer holidays together with children from all corners of the world. Overview • German or English courses for small groups of children and young people from all over the world (max. 15 learners). Course structure: • Learners in the German courses are grouped by age: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17 years. Complete beginners must start on one of the indicated dates; learners with previous knowledge of the language can join any Monday during the programme. • Courses are offered at levels A1 to B2 (C1 on request). Learners aged 16 or older can join a course for adults (16+), also at C1 or C2 level. A special pre-course placement test can be taken in the school. • The placement test is on the first day of the course. • The lesson structure and content are appropriate for the respective age group. Learners in all courses are taught by experienced, qualified language teachers in modern, bright classrooms. • The maximum group size is 15 learners. NOTE: Learners in the English courses are also grouped by age: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17 years. Courses are offered at levels A2 to B2 (C1 on request). Learners aged 16 or older can join a course for adults (16+), also at C1 level.

This course includes language lessons, lunch and activities. Minimum language level: German: A1, English: A2.English course start dates: 29 Jul or 05 Aug. Duration of English programme: 1-2 weeks. Final day of classes for both English and German Summer Programmes: 09 Aug. Summer holiday language courses for children and young people (6-17 years) in one of Germany’s most beautiful cities! Summer, sun, learning languages: create unforgettable moments for your children with the junior programme of the Academy of Languages. Every year, children aged 6 to 17 from over 90 nations find their way to Heidelberg to not only learn German in age-appropriate lessons at the Academy of Languages, but also to make new friends and spend the summer holidays together with children from all corners of the world. After the language course, there is a balanced and varied lunch in the canteen before the colourful leisure programme begins: Excursions to the swimming pool are also part of the programme, as are hikes, boat trips or origami workshops. Overview • German or English courses for small groups of children and young people from all over the world (max. 15 learners). • Lunches at the school. • Varied leisure programme. Course structure • Learners in the German courses are grouped by age: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17 years. Complete beginners must start on one of the indicated dates; learners with previous knowledge of the language can join any Monday during the programme. • Courses are offered at levels A1 to B2 (C1 on request). Learners aged 16 or older can join a course for adults (16+), also at C1 or C2 level. A special pre-course placement test can be taken in the school. • The placement test is on the first day of the course. • The lesson structure and content are appropriate for the respective age group. Learners in all courses are taught by experienced, qualified language teachers in modern, bright classrooms. • The maximum group size is 15 learners. NOTE: Learners in the English courses are also grouped by age: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17 years. Courses are offered at levels A2 to B2 (C1 on request). Learners aged 16 or older can join a course for adults (16+), also at C1 level. Leisure Activities The leisure activities programme is a vibrant mix of sporting and cultural activities. Examples include: Neckar boat trip; discovery tour of Heidelberg; trips to Heidelberg zoo, the botanical gardens, the Fairytale Paradise on Königstuhl, Heidelberg castle, the Museum of the Palatinate Heidelberg; sports activities, a picnic by the Neckar, games and sports in the F+U Campus sports hall; mini golf; group games evenings and cookery; swimming in Heidelberg’s open air pool; hiking on the Heiligenberg; visit to the Tinnunculus falconry; visit to Thingstätte and much more. The school also organises university tours for young learners. - Included: Supervision, admission tickets and transport related to the activity; - Not included in the price: Meals during trips. Week-day Lunches at the school: Lunch for course participants is provided by a professional caterer, specialising in catering for nurseries and schools. The cook strictly complies with current standards regarding hygiene, sustainability and verified origin of ingredients. Please inform when registering of any food allergy/intolerance or special dietary requirements such as a vegetarian or halal diet (see above for additional charges).

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.Children and teenagers are placed with carefully selected friendly host families who are experienced in teaching young students. The programme with activities offers you the unique opportunity to put your language skills to immediate use after your lessons with activity-based learning. Activities may include visits to local places of interest, parks, shopping, cooking traditional foods, afternoon tea, bowling, mini-golf, board games, etc. HLI also offers “cocooning” (closer supervision) specially designed for up to 13 year olds, and students who are scared of leaving home for the first time can choose to share with a friend or parent. - Choose from 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. - Plus 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week, including entrance fees and transport (where applicable). - Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.Children and teenagers are placed with carefully selected friendly host families who are experienced in teaching young students. The programme with activities offers you the unique opportunity to put your language skills to immediate use after your lessons with activity-based learning. Activities may include visits to local places of interest, parks, shopping, cooking traditional foods, afternoon tea, bowling, mini-golf, board games, etc. HLI also offers “cocooning” (closer supervision) specially designed for up to 13 year olds, and students who are scared of leaving home for the first time can choose to share with a friend or parent. - Choose from 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. - Plus 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week, including entrance fees and transport (where applicable). - Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.Children and teenagers are placed with carefully selected friendly host families who are experienced in teaching young students. The programme with activities offers you the unique opportunity to put your language skills to immediate use after your lessons with activity-based learning. Activities may include visits to local places of interest, parks, shopping, cooking traditional foods, afternoon tea, bowling, mini-golf, board games, etc. HLI also offers “cocooning” (closer supervision) specially designed for up to 13 year olds, and students who are scared of leaving home for the first time can choose to share with a friend or parent. - Choose from 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. - Plus 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week, including entrance fees and transport (where applicable). - Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.Children and teenagers are placed with carefully selected friendly host families who are experienced in teaching young students. The programme with activities offers you the unique opportunity to put your language skills to immediate use after your lessons with activity-based learning. Activities may include visits to local places of interest, parks, shopping, cooking traditional foods, afternoon tea, bowling, mini-golf, board games, etc. HLI also offers “cocooning” (closer supervision) specially designed for up to 13 year olds, and students who are scared of leaving home for the first time can choose to share with a friend or parent. - Choose from 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. - Plus 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week, including entrance fees and transport (where applicable). - Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.

Also includes course material, leisure activities 3 times a week and a registration fee.The classes include students of all ages, which means that the school places the summer youth course participants in a class with the “regular” year-round students. They have had outstanding experiences with this, as the “older” students take the newcomers under their wing and help them both with the German language and finding their way around Heidelberg. The additional leisure activities take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 14:00 to about 17:30. These times and days are flexible, as they depend on the activity.

Also includes course material, leisure activities 3 times a week and a registration fee. The classes include students of all ages, which means that the school places the summer youth course participants in a class with the “regular” year-round students. They have had outstanding experiences with this, as the “older” students take the newcomers under their wing and help them both with the German language and finding their way around Heidelberg. The additional leisure activities take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 14:00 to about 17:30. These times and days are flexible, as they depend on the activity. During your stay at Alpha Aktiv, you will live with one of the carefully selected host families. The school has been working with each of them for several years, so there is a guaranteed feel-good factor there! Breakfast and dinner are shared with the family every day, creating a perfect opportunity to improve your German language skills and get an insight into German culture!

Additional optional fees: - Unaccompanied minor service (if requested by the airline company): EUR 150 per way. - U20 Surcharge transfer: EUR 50 per way - Intensive Activity Programme supplement of EUR 100 per week. - Extra night: EUR 115 per night. - Diet surcharge (dairy intolerance, diabetic, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian): EUR 100 per week. Transfer service: - Frankfurt International Airport: EUR 100 one way, EUR 100 return - Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof (Train): EUR 80 one way, EUR 80 returnThis programme is a particularly memorable cultural experience as young people from all over the world come together to improve their German while experiencing Germany and its culture first-hand. You can learn German from native speakers while discovering one of the most modern and exciting cities in Germany. What is included in the programme: - Standard course. - Accommodation in the residence with full board. - Leisure programme. - Supervision by the school´s team. The course consists of four lessons per day, i.e. 20 lessons per week. Grammar and text work will be part of the language lessons, but more important is the free speaking, because only by really using the language will you achieve security and self-confidence in the use of the German language.

Additional optional fees: - Unaccompanied minor service (if requested by the airline company): EUR 150 per way. - U20 Surcharge transfer: EUR 50 per way - Intensive Activity Programme supplement of EUR 100 per week. - Extra night: EUR 135 per night. - Diet surcharge (dairy intolerance, diabetic, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian): EUR 100 per week. Transfer service: - Frankfurt International Airport: EUR 100 one way, EUR 100 return - Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof (Train): EUR 80 one way, EUR 80 returnThis programme is a particularly memorable cultural experience as young people from all over the world come together to improve their German while experiencing Germany and its culture first hand. You can learn German from native speakers while discovering one of the most modern and exciting cities in Germany. What is included in the programme: - Intensive course - Accommodation in the residence with full board - Leisure programme - Supervision by the school´s team The course consists of six lessons per day, i.e. 30 lessons per week. Grammar and text work will be part of the language lessons, but more important is the free speaking, because only by really using the language will you achieve security and self-confidence in the use of the German language.

Additional optional fees: - Unaccompanied minor service (if requested by the airline company): EUR 150 per way. - U20 Surcharge transfer: EUR 50 per way - Intensive Activity Programme supplement of EUR 100 per week. - Extra night: EUR 115 per night. - Diet surcharge (dairy intolerance, diabetic, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian): EUR 100 per week. Transfer service: - Frankfurt International Airport: EUR 100 one way, EUR 100 return - Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof (Train): EUR 80 one way, EUR 80 returnThis programme is a particularly memorable cultural experience as young people from all over the world come together to improve their German while experiencing Germany and its culture first hand. You can learn German from native speakers while discovering one of the most modern and exciting cities in Germany. What is included in the programme: - Intensive course. - Accommodation in the residence with full board. - Leisure programme. - Supervision by the school´s team. The course consists of six lessons per day, i.e. 30 lessons per week. Grammar and text work will be part of the language lessons, but more important is the free speaking, because only by really using the language will you achieve security and self-confidence in the use of the German language.

Additional optional fees: - Unaccompanied minor service (if requested by the airline company): EUR 150 per way. - U20 Surcharge transfer: EUR 50 per way - Intensive Activity Programme supplement of EUR 100 per week. - Extra night: EUR 135 per night. - Diet surcharge (dairy intolerance, diabetic, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian): EUR 100 per week. Transfer service: - Frankfurt International Airport: EUR 100 one way, EUR 100 return - Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof (Train): EUR 80 one way, EUR 80 returnThis programme is a particularly memorable cultural experience as young people from all over the world come together to improve their German while experiencing Germany and its culture first hand. You can learn German from native speakers while discovering one of the most modern and exciting cities in Germany. What is included in the programme: - Standard course - Accommodation in the residence with full board - Leisure programme - Supervision by the school´s team The course consists of four lessons per day, i.e. 20 lessons per week. Grammar and text work will be part of the language lessons, but more important is the free speaking, because only by really using the language will you achieve security and self-confidence in the use of the German language.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.Children and teenagers are placed with carefully selected friendly host families who are experienced in teaching young students. The programme with activities offers you the unique opportunity to put your language skills to immediate use after your lessons with activity-based learning. Activities may include visits to local places of interest, parks, shopping, cooking traditional foods, afternoon tea, bowling, mini-golf, board games, etc. HLI also offers “cocooning” (closer supervision) specially designed for up to 13 year olds, and students who are scared of leaving home for the first time can choose to share with a friend or parent. - Choose from 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. - Plus 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week, including entrance fees and transport (where applicable). - Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.Children and teenagers are placed with carefully selected friendly host families who are experienced in teaching young students. The programme with activities offers you the unique opportunity to put your language skills to immediate use after your lessons with activity-based learning. Activities may include visits to local places of interest, parks, shopping, cooking traditional foods, afternoon tea, bowling, mini-golf, board games, etc. HLI also offers “cocooning” (closer supervision) specially designed for up to 13 year olds, and students who are scared of leaving home for the first time can choose to share with a friend or parent. - Choose from 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. - Plus 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week, including entrance fees and transport (where applicable). - Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.Children and teenagers are placed with carefully selected friendly host families who are experienced in teaching young students. The programme with activities offers you the unique opportunity to put your language skills to immediate use after your lessons with activity-based learning. Activities may include visits to local places of interest, parks, shopping, cooking traditional foods, afternoon tea, bowling, mini-golf, board games, etc. HLI also offers “cocooning” (closer supervision) specially designed for up to 13 year olds, and students who are scared of leaving home for the first time can choose to share with a friend or parent. - Choose from 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. - Plus 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week, including entrance fees and transport (where applicable). - Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.Children and teenagers are placed with carefully selected friendly host families who are experienced in teaching young students. The programme with activities offers you the unique opportunity to put your language skills to immediate use after your lessons with activity-based learning. Activities may include visits to local places of interest, parks, shopping, cooking traditional foods, afternoon tea, bowling, mini-golf, board games, etc. HLI also offers “cocooning” (closer supervision) specially designed for up to 13 year olds, and students who are scared of leaving home for the first time can choose to share with a friend or parent. - Choose from 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. - Plus 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week, including entrance fees and transport (where applicable). - Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.

For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (EUR 165 per week). Extra 5 hours of activities: EUR 330.