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German Language Camp (8-16 Years)
Welcome to the Bavarian Forest, one of the most beautiful holiday regions in Southern Germany and recently honored as one of the first “Certified Youth Travel Destinations”. In this location we offer superb Language Camps in co-operation with the Bavarian Sports Association. Our innovative approach to language courses combined with a wide range of sports and outdoor activities makes for the perfect holiday experience that your children will never forget! Our international staff team will look after them at all times making sure that everyone is happy. They create a unique atmosphere at camp making it easy for all students to find new friends quickly and to practice their German, inside and outside the classroom.
Location
Our camp is located close to the historic town of Regen, starting point for many tourists to explore Germany’s biggest national park “Bayerischer Wald”. Depending on the dates, our students will either be accommodated at the “Sports Camp Regen” or the “ARBERLAND Academy”. Both houses feature great sports facilities as well as common rooms to relax at the end of an eventful day. Just for having a chat with other campers from all over the world, listening to some music or playing a game of billiard, table football or darts. We have got it all!
BLSV Sportcamp
Moderne Gebäude zum Wohlfühlen
Rustikale Kulissen für ein modernes Sprachcamp
Das Gelände von oben
Für Sport gibt es reichlich Gelegenheit
Sport kommt generell nicht zu kurz!
Accommodation
At the ARBERLAND Academy students are accommodated in 2 to 4 bedded rooms with en-suite bathrooms. The Sports Camp offers comfortable bedrooms sleeping 2 to 6 people with separate and shared shower facilities and toilets as well as rustic wooden cabins with en-suite bathrooms, shared between 12 children. No matter where your children are accommodated, both camp sites will make the perfect home for our campers during their holidays.
Unsere Holz-Chalets
Holz-Chalets von innen
In den Gemeinschaftsräumen wird euch garantiert nicht langweilig
In den Zimmern gibt es echte Holzbetten
Eines der Zimmer in der ARBERLAND Akademie
Gefragt: Die Blockhäuser in der ARBERLAND Akademie
Catering
The camp fee already includes full board as well as fresh fruit and drinks inbetween meals. Special diets such as vegetarian, gluten and lactose free food as well as pork free dishes are available on request. We offer three full meals per day, all freshly prepared by our professional catering team. The food is typically German. For breakfast we serve fresh bread rolls, cold meats, cheese, jam, honey and chocolate spread as well as a good selction of cereals and fresh fruit plus hot and cold drinks such as tea, hot chocolate and fruit juices. Lunch is the main meal consisting of a hot dish, a salad bar and daily changing desserts. The evening meals are served buffet- style and include hearty Bavarian snacks and salads.
german language courses
The ability to communicate in different languages is a priceless gift and enables young people to make friends with other students from all across the globe. Why not also developing the language skills during the holidays? All our Language courses are solely carried out by native speakers in internationally mixed classes with no more than 12 students. At the beginning of the stay the individual level of each participant will be assessed by our experienced teachers to ensure that everybody is placed in the right class, according to their language abilities. Our courses comprise 20 units of 45 minutes per week but no worries – our lessons are not like being at school. We focus on fun and interactive education. The use of modern teaching methods in and outside the classroom, incorporating topics that are suitable for the different age groups and levels guarantees a positive outcome and a pleasant classroom experience. At camp we offer two different German courses.
German Classic
Regen is the ideal place to learn German as also many German students attend camp. We offer classes at different levels from complete beginner to advanced. In our Classic Courses, we focus on conversation and incorporate lots of fun activities and games to build up the student’s vocabulary and strengthen the grammar skills. We encourage all participants to actively use the language in order to improve their German, not only through our interesting lessons, but also by interacting with other campers during their free time. With so many Germans staying at camp, the opportunities to practice the language are endless.
German Goethe
For those students who are staying at camp for at least two weeks we also offer our Goethe Courses. Those specific programs are suitable for students who have been learning German for at least one year at school. They comprise 10 additional units, preparing the participants for the Goethe Certificate „Fit in Deutsch 1“ (A1 - A2) . The Goethe-Institute’s German language examinations correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and are internationally recognized. Please note that bookings need to be submitted no later than six weeks prior to arrival at camp in case your children wish to take the Goethe exam.
Hochkonzentriert und mit Freude dabei
Die Theoriemomente im Sprachcamp
Sprachräume für jedes Wetter
Jeder Kurs in kleinen Gruppen
Auch die Interaktion untereinander kommt nicht zu kurz
Sprachunterricht kann auch gemütlich sein
Program
Our sports and outdoor program is guaranteed to provide all campers with plenty of new experiences alongside our language courses. We encourage all children and teenagers to try out the various activities on offer which also helps making new friends quickly!
activities
For a perfect start of the day why not waking up by joining our famous “morning sports” such as fitness classes, running or yogaDuring free time, we offer traditional sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball or tennis utilizing our great sports facilities including a gym as well as athletic fields. Campers can prove their skills on our slackline track or they can try out trend sports such as aero ball. For the more adventurous types we offer archery or raft building. The sports camp also has an amazing 20 m high climbing wall, purpose built at the wide span of a bridge. There are eight different climbing paths for both beginners and advanced climbers. Everybody should take on this special challenge assisted by our experienced and trained coaches. The local swimming pool offers lots of water fun on hot summer days including water slides. Not to forget about our great evening entertainment including campfires, BBQs, discos, a talent show plus a torch-lit hike. Just let your children be part of it!
sports courses
Soccer: Our soccer camp is specifically designed for all keen players, no matter if they are already semi-professional members of a club or just playing for fun. Campers train for three hours per day with licensed coaches of the Bavarian Sports Association in an international environment. This high-end soccer coaching will help them to master fundamental techniques including dribbling, passing and tackling in a fun setting.
The course comprises 10 training sessions of 90 minutes each, carried out from Monday to Friday in the afternoons. Upon arrival, our experienced coaches will assess all participants and divide them into different teams according to their age and existing skills. The coaching will take place on different soccer pitches at the sports camp, the local soccer club and in our sports hall. We provide all equipment. Campers only need to bring their own sports gear and soccer boots. The course contents are not only about technique, endurance and strength. We also provide our young athletes with all tools needed to improve their skills and to enjoy their favorite game in a fun environment and safe surrounding. Training also incorporates important aspects such as fair play and team spirit. During their stay at camp all players willdevelop their technical, tactical and mental skills whilst playing friendly matches in international teams, sometimes even versus local soccer clubs!
Climbing: In summer, we offer something truly special at camp! A climbing course for both beginners and advanced climbers. Campers get a “Certificate of Participation” of the Bavarian Sports Association! Once all participants have mastered some basic knots, climbing and abseil techniques our certified coaches will encourage them to take the challenge of mastering our 20m high climbing wall. Purpose built at the wide span of a bridge this unique feature offers 8 different routes and various degrees of difficulty. Pure adrenaline!
Canoeing: The perfect choice for water lovers aged 12+! Our certified coaches will teach all course participants the basic skills of canoeing and how to use our single fun kayaks. We will explore different river sections in “Bavarian Canada” including lots of fun games and picnics on the river banks while enjoying spectacular views of the beautiful landscape of the Bavarian Forest. At the end of our one week course, all participants should have full control over the boats. Depending on the ability of the group and the water levels we might even be able to take all campers on a boat trip to the famous “Bärenloch” to get some whitewater experience. Pure Adventure!
excursions
Of course, we want all campers to explore beautiful Bavaria while spending their holidays with us. A half day trip is dedicated to the exploration of the nearby National Park. All participants staying for two weeks or longer will join our great weekend excursions which are already included in the price. They will get the chance to visit historic cities such as Munich, Regensburg or Passau, enjoying the perfect combination of culture and sightseeing and the possibility to shop and relax in between visiting the most popular tourist attractions those cities have to offer. Or they can join us for an amazing hike up the mountains including an overnight stay in a typical alpine hut, a summit climb during sunrise, a visit of the local silver mine and last but not least some summer tobogganing down the hills.
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Good to know
Below we have listed all important details about our language camp in Regen in order to make your travel planning as easy as possible.
- Accommodation in shared rooms including bed linen
- Full Board (3 meals per day / special diets on request)
- Fruit and drinks inbetween meals
- Multi Activity Program / Use of all sports facilities / Sports Equipment
- All excursions as described on our website
- German Classic Course (20 sessions of 45 minutes / week)
- Course Material / Certificate
- Camp Adventure T-Shirt
- 24h Supervision and Phone Hotline / Very high Counselor-Student-Ratio of 1:8
- Qualified and well trained teachers
- Memberships in Associations for Youth Travel in Germany and worldwide to ensure continious improvement and external assurance
- Insolvency Insurance
- We do not accept any verbal or physical violance at any of our Camps. The use of drugs including acohol and tobacco is prohibited, no matter what age.
Individual Arrival and Departure
You are welcome to drop your children directly at camp and to pick them up at the end of their stay. Dircetions to camp will be sent out as part of our travel documents approximately 2 weeks prior to arrival at camp. Our times for check in / pick up are between 4 pm and 6 pm on arrival day and between 10 am and noon on departure day.
Airport Transfer
You can choose between our group transfer (75 € one way) and an individual transfer (350 € one way)
Group Transfer: This is a collective transfer for all students who arrive and depart in a pre-defined time frame.
Our team will be at the airport from 10 am to 4 pm to pick up all students who arrive that day before we head off to camp. For parents who accompany their children to Munich Airport we will set up a central meeting point at the McDonalds restaurant between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Once all campers have arrived (no later than 5 pm) our staff will take them to camp. Depending on the number of students we either use private hired coaches or trains. Please note that due to given time frame there will be waiting times at the airport for those children who arrive early but our staff will look after them at all times.
Flights arriving after 4 pm can not be taken into account for the group transfer. Those students have to book an individual transfer
For early flights arriving before 10 am we charge an additional fee of 50 € as we have to send a member of staff to the airport early specifically for your child. Please note that this is not a private transfer. The fee only covers the costs for the additional member of staff. Your child will still have to wait for the group transfer leaving the airport around 5 pm. This also applies to students departing after 4 pm
Pick Up at the Airport
Our staff will meet all students right after customs. They can be recognized easily as they all wear branded T-Shirts and hold up big Camp Adventure signs. To pick up your children we will need all flight details before arrival. That's why it's important that you fill in the transfer questionnaire that will be sent to you approximately 6 weeks prior to arrival. On the departure day we will take all children back to the airport, look after check in and accompany them to the security checkpoint
Pick Up Times(Flights need to arrive / depart within the following time frames):
Arrival: 10 am to 4 pm / McDonalds 5 pm
Departure: noon to 4 pm / McDonalds 10:30 am
*The group transfer from / to Munich Airport is offered every weekend!
Individual Transfer: This is a private shuttle upon request. The costs can be shared by up to 2 children and should be booked in case flights arrive / depart outside the pre-defined time frames or if students arrive / depart on other than our official arrival / departure days.
Pick Up Train Station
Our staff will pick up your child directly from the platform. To do so we will need all travel details. That's why it's important that you fill in the transfer questionnaire that will be sent to you approximately 6 weeks prior to arrival.
Pick Up Times (Trains need to arrive / depart within the following time frames):
Plattling Train Station*
Arrival: 2 pm to 4 pm
Departure: 10 am to noon
As all camp are slightly different, we invented an interactive Packing List Generator. This is an easy way to check what you should pack for your child to take to camp. You can also add additional items. Once you are done you will get a summary by email which helps to check that you've got everything ready for departure. Following the link to our Packing List Generator...
We recommend that you book our full insurance package which only costs 35 € per person. It includes a Health, Accident, Liability and Luggage Insurance for the duration of your language trip. For more details please clickhere.
We also offer a Travel Cancellation Guarantee at an additional fee of 45 € (one week) / 75 € (two-/three weeks)per person. The best part of it: You don't have to give us any reason for not travelling – no matter if your child is sick, injured or has to take extra exams at school: We will reimburse all costs for the language trip booked with Camp Adventure apart from your 50 € deposit and the fee for the travel cancellation. For more details please click here.
Following you will find some useful downloads for your language trip with GELC / Camp Adventure:
Services Travel Cancellation Guarantee
Insurance Conditions (Health, Accident, Liability and Luggage Insurance)
Insurance Certificate in accordance with the EU Travel Directive (for all GELC Language Trips booked through Camp Adventure)
You might still have more or specific questions about our language trips but also about daily life at camp, our staff or general questions about the booking procedures. All answers to those questions can be found on our Camp Adventure website. Click here for our FAQ – the Frequently Asked Questions.
dates, Prices & booking
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1 Week (from 530 €) |
2 Weeks (from 980 €) |
3 Weeks (from 1400 €) |
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02.07. - 08.07.2023 |
02.07. - 15.07.2023 |
02.07. - 22.07.2023 |
Language Courses
German Classic: 135 €
Additional Services
Visa Invitation Letter: 25 €
Insurance Package (Health, Accident, Liability and Luggage): 35 €
Travel Cancellation Guarantee: 45 € (one week) / 75 € (two-/three weeks)
Camp Adventure Hoodie: 50 €
Following you will find all available dates for our GELC German Language Camp in Regen, Bavaria.
