Embark on a language-filled adventure at Munich Adventure, a German summer camp designed for children aged 12-17. Learning a new language becomes a thrilling journey when combined with exciting activities, creating an immersive language experience.
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Operated by the esteemed German Language School (GLS), Munich Adventure provides a secure environment. Our internationally accredited language network, Verbalists Education, ensures that the enrollment process is flexible and easy for you, allowing cancellation or postponement without charges up to four weeks before the program begins.
School
GLS, a prominent language school, brings decades of expertise to the program and holds accreditations from Berlin’s Senate, the Swedish Ministry of Education, and esteemed international associations such as ALTO, EAQUALS, and IALC.
This recognition is further reinforced by the trust it has gained from more than 40 years of increasingly satisfied students from Germany and abroad. That’s why we at Verbalists Education take pride in having a partnership with this best language school in Germany.
The camp is situated 50 km south of Munich, right next to one of the most pristine lakes in the German Alps, Lake Spitzingsee. The view is breathtaking; looking out of the window, you’ll be treated to scenes of either the lake or the mountains.
For this program, GLS utilizes the beautifully restored hotel, Haus Bergsee, featuring three floors and numerous wooden balconies. The hotel houses seven spacious classrooms, modernly equipped for state-of-the-art language instruction.
Program
On the first day of the camp, participants take an entrance test, based on which they are placed in international groups of up to 12 students. There are groups for beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels, with no groups designated for absolute beginners.
During the 20 hours per week in the morning, language learning occurs with experienced teachers through communication on topics tailored to the age group of participants (12-17 years). This serves as an excellent warm-up for afternoon activities and language practice in real-life situations.
Munich Adventure Experience
Explore Munich’s castles, amusement parks, and indulge in local cuisine. The program emphasizes linguistic development, courage-building, and cultivating an adventurous spirit.
Located in the scenic Bavarian Alps, participants have the opportunity to engage in outdoor activities like mountain biking, hill conquering, and lake swimming – all conducted in German.
Additionally, the proximity to Munich offers numerous opportunities for excursions and visits to landmarks of the Bavarian capital, such as the Olympiastadium, Schloss Nymphenburg, and Hofbräuhaus.
Sample week at Munich Adventure camp
Sample week at Munich Adventure camp
| Day | morning | afternoon | evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | arrival till 5 pm, placement test and welcome evening | ||
| Monday | 4 German lessons | hiking with GPS | barbecue |
| Tuesday | 4 German lessons | building a raft | video night |
| Wednesday | 4 German lessons | half day excursion to Munich | camp fire |
| Thursday | 4 German lessons | waterfall hiking | games evening |
| Friday | 4 German lessons | bicycle parcours | night hiking |
| Saturday | full day excursion to Munich | ||
| Sunday | departure or sports | ||
Accommodation and Dining
Our students stay in a beautifully renovated hotel, Haus Bergsee, near the lake. All participants are accommodated in triple and quadruple rooms within the camp itself, each with private bathrooms. There are also facilities for unforgettable afternoon hours: a climbing wall, garden, sauna, fitness room, and a TV lounge.
Meals, including all three daily meals, are served in the camp’s cafeteria.
Program Dates and Pricing
Munich Adventure runs from June 23 to August 11, with arrivals and departures on Sundays within this period. The program is not suitable for absolute beginners in the German language.
2024 Prices for German Summer Camp
MUNICH ADVENTURE (Ages 14 to 17)
| Accommodation | Lessons per week | TWO weeks | THREE weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Full board 3-4 bedded rooms Private bathroom | 20 | 2610 | 3920 |
The price includes:
German language course with 20 hours per week, accommodation in triple or quadruple rooms, full board, 2 daily extracurricular activities, one half-day, and one full-day excursion weekly, school transportation, document processing by the school (€30), 24-hour supervision by qualified staff, and travel insurance.
Not included in the price:
Registration fees (€50), airfare and taxes, airport transfers (€110 each way, applicable for arrivals/departures on Sundays between 8:00 and 22:00).
The Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service: For children aged up to 12 years, most airlines require the mandatory Unaccompanied Minor Service, while children aged 13 and 14 can travel alone or have an escort during their stay at the airport (according to parental preference). This service differs from airport transfers (transport between the airport and accommodation) and involves airport staff and GLS school representatives taking responsibility for your child at the airport. Airlines usually charge from €45 to €50 per flight, and GLS school charges €100, so you should budget about €190 for UM service if your child is under 13 years old at the time of departure.
Verbalists Education & Language Network upholds its international accreditations in education and high-quality services through stringent criteria when selecting schools that organize foreign language winter and summer camps. For our youngest members of the language network, we choose programs led by internationally accredited educators whose quality is among the very best, and Verbalists maintains constant supervision and control over them.
You can view the impressive international accreditations of the PRODIREKT educational group and the Verbalists language network here.
Application Process
Please note that filling out the PRODIREKT Application Form and Terms & Conditions does not secure a place on the program, nor does it mean you are under obligation that your child attends the course you are inquiring about. It is simply the first step in the application process, so that we can give you precise program details and check program/accommodation availability. A contract is signed directly with the school, and a place is confirmed after a deposit or the whole course fee is settled. Please fill out and sign:
- Application Form (download here) and
- Terms and Conditions (download here), and send them back to info@verbalistseducation.com
The Verbalists Language Network is part of the PRODIREKT Education Group, which is a certified representative and partner of prestigious schools and colleges in world renowned university centers.
✅ When you enroll for foreign language study abroad with the Verbalists you are not only getting the expert advice, guidance and dependability of an accredited organization and a world-leading language network, but you also enjoy special privileges, such as:
- Expert and impartial advice, backed by 25+ years of experience
- scholarships offered only to PRODIREKT/Verbalists students and our International Ambassadors;
- special discounts – you often pay less than what a school charges for the same program;
- enrollment advantages – faster processing, lower or no deposits, no charge when you change your booking;
- priority in reserving your residential or homestay accommodation;
- less strict cancellation policy;
- free visa application assistance;
- travel and airport transfer arrangements;
- in case of many young learner programs and summer schools, guidance and care of our staff and experienced group leaders during the duration of a program.
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