Schwarzsee Summer Camp
Description of Schwarzsee Summer Camp
- Students age: 10-17 years old,
- Type: collaborative,
- Type of institution: summer camp,
- Location: Switzerland, Schwarzsee, Fribourg region,
- The programs: French, German,
- Was founded: 2016,
- Number of students: 100 people.
The language camp in Switzerland invites children from all over the world for a fun pastime on vacation and learning foreign languages. An ideal location in a picturesque alpine area, very close to beautiful towns and traditional Swiss villages with their unique way of life, life will leave a lot of impressions for a lifetime.
The Schwarzsee camp offers the study of French and German, an individual approach to everyone, and an unforgettable educational experience abroad. Close accessibility to Germany, Austria, France helps to improve language skills in a natural international environment. The teaching staff conveys to the children all the subtleties of a foreign language, small classes allow them to achieve excellent progress in learning.
In their free time, children relax and engage in a variety of activities: visit local attractions, make trips, go on excursions to beautiful and unique places, participate in leisure activities in the fresh air. Schoolchildren will be able to fully enjoy communication with their peers. In addition, children take part in the afternoon and excursion programs of the weekend, spend the evening hours excitingly.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Schwarzsee Summer Camp
Learning French and summer holidays
- Age: 10-17 years,
- Duration of the program: 1-4 weeks,
- Level of language proficiency: from A1-C2,
- Average class size: 6 people,
Camp Schwarzsee invites children and teenagers to live in an ecologically clean place and learn French. Students with any language level are accepted: before the start of classes, all children undergo preliminary testing, which will allow them to better understand their initial level and effectively build a curriculum. A young and dynamic team of teachers uses a variety of modern methods and digital technologies in teaching, which will help to learn the language, expand vocabulary, start speaking French fluently, and prepare for exams.
Classes are held from Monday to Friday in the morning from 9:00 to 12:30; A total of 20 lessons are provided weekly for 45 minutes each. If desired, children can take additional intensive lessons in a small group of 2-6 people for an additional fee. At the end of the program, students receive an international certificate.
Learning German and summer holidays
- Age: 10-17 years,
- Duration of the program: from 1-4 weeks,
- Level of language proficiency: from A1-C2,
- Average class size: 6 people.
German is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, it is official in many countries, it is necessary for communication, reading original literature, tourist trips, admission to school and university, employment in an international company.
Every summer, the Schwarzsee camp welcomes children and teenagers, offering them learning German and a variety of outdoor activities. In the mornings, students spend in the classroom, studying grammar, vocabulary, emphasis is placed on expanding the existing vocabulary. The curriculum includes classes aimed at:
- To read,
- Oral speech,
- Listening
- Letter
- Performing practical work.
An integral part of the classes is constant communication between other children and teachers. The language program is designed taking into account the age and level of each student, complemented by a creative approach and individual attention. Children will learn German in an interesting, fun and productive way!
Accommodation, meals, prices
Camp Schwarzsee is located in a unique place in Switzerland - at the foot of the Alpine mountains next to the purest freshwater lakes, at an altitude of 1047 m above sea level. The campus is a 10-minute walk from the village of Schwarzsee, the Fribourg region, the lake is just 300 meters away. The camp's convenient location on the Franco-German border makes it a great place to learn languages.
Children live in 2- and 4-bed rooms with all amenities. The camp was renovated and renovated in 2016. A cozy living room, several classrooms, rooms for recreation and games are open for children. Nearby there is a large sports complex, including a gym, playgrounds for team and individual games, a climbing wall, and venues for events. Laundry services are available to vacationers (for an additional fee), you can order a special menu for personal requests. If desired, you can extend your stay in the camp for the desired period.
- Accommodation in a 4-bed room is included in the price of the program, for a double superior room the surcharge will be 200 CHF / week.
Activities Schwarzsee Summer Camp
Leisure program of the camp:
- Watching movies,
- Photography
- Cooking classes.
Sports areas include:
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Frisbee
- Volleyball
- American football
- Dancing
- Yoga
- Table tennis
- Billiards.
Creative circles and art workshops:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Graffiti
- Meditation.
The evening program of the Schwarzsee language camp offers many options:
- Open-air concert,
- Discos
- Karaoke
- Football tournaments,
- Bonfire on the shore of the lake,
- Evening of board games,
- Movie night,
- Hide-and-seek games and others.
Excursions are organized:
- For half a day: immediately after classes, the children explore one of the picturesque places near the village of Schwarzsee. You can choose from walks along the lake shore, hiking along paved hiking trails, laser tag and bowling,
- For the whole day: every Saturday, schoolchildren go to the beach located nearby, explore local attractions, visit the nearest cities - Gruyères, Fribourg, the Cailler chocolate factory, the beautiful and fascinating Gantrisch adventure park.
For an additional fee, people of all ages can learn various dance styles - hip-hop, break dance and others. Photography classes will teach children the basics of photography, setting up the camera, and programming courses will help you create your own website.
Advantages
- The camp is located on the shore of the lake,
- Free high-speed internet,
- Transfer on arrival and departure,
- Additional classes for those who wish,
- Teachers are native speakers,
- Comfortable and safe accommodation,
- Healthy food made from local products,
- A lot of excursions and a variety of leisure activities,
- Sports events.
Facilities and equipment at Schwarzsee Summer Camp
- A large sports complex,
- Gym
- Playgrounds,
- Climbing wall
- Stage for events,
- Sports equipment,
- Bikes
- Private dining room,
- Comfortable rooms,
- Areas for relaxation and socializing.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Children and adolescents with any level of language proficiency are accepted. Need:
- Birth certificate/passport and its copy,
- Visa
- Travel insurance,
- Letter from parents/guardians,
- Payment for the course, accommodation,
- Flights.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Schwarzsee Summer Camp
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
