Camp program 2010

The main emphasis is on variety. Daily routine is understandably regular, but games and activities change every day. We keep an eye on the balance between physical and intellectual activities and between active and passive free time or competing and improving language skills. We don't leave children to their passivity, because we know that they get bored quickly and easily, which is not why they are here. The most important aspect of our interaction with children is getting them to know that they use English unconsciously. For native speakers of English we want to provide a positive multicultural experience and an opportunity to discover more about linguistic diversity.

The link between each of the camp's ten days is the play. It's called TEN DAYS IN NEW YORK. The participants of our camps are already used to the fact that we are always in one of the English speaking countries and we get to know its life and customs. After we visited England, Australia, Hollywood and Scotland we are going to travel across the ocean again – this time it will be to the biggest American citiy, the city of unlimited possibilities, New York. Because there is always something to do in New York we will have many opportunities for holiday adventures during our ten days. We are going to look at the city from all different angles and uncover the history of its origin. We are going to visit Madison Square Garden where we can try all sorts of common and unusual sports, take a stroll on Manhattan, cross the Brooklyn Bridge, organise the catwalk in Macy's department store and maybe even meet some of the many comic book heroes when climbing up the highest and most beautiful skyscrapers. We are going to stop on 5th Avenue which is full of luxurious shops and also visit Time Square and it's jungle of lights and advertisements. We're going to stand in silence at Ground Zero and rest our tired bodies in Central Park. And who knows, maybe we will meet one of the famous Hollywood celebrities there. New York is the city where no-one gets bored and if you have the key to New York you have the key to the whole world. The ones who will come with us will never regret it, because together with traditional camp games and competitions there are always some new ones and unusual ones. We want everyone to get something special so the realization of the games is always guaranteed by the English speaking instructors and the Czech staff. The main aim of the games is to inconspicuously support language skills development, naturally flowing communication, and learning competencies that will be used in conversations on trips abroad and as the time goes at the English Graduation Exam.

What do children need to take for themselves? Suitable clothes for the camp's daily program, swimming suit, racket for table tennis, maybe a guitar for singing at the campfire, and glitter for the disco - all of these things will certainly be useful during the camp. Each morning the children will breakfast together and afterwards set off with their leaders to the morning activities. During this time they will learn all the important vocabulary and facts about that day's stage. It's not just a boring lecture - it's big fun. They will play many sports as well, because we care about the balance between mental and physical activities, and we offer many different sports that are suitable for everyone. Throughout these activities the children are, of course, using English as their primary spoken language. After lunch there is a rest period and it's just the right time for relaxing in the pleasant shade of their cabins or watching their favorite movie. Afterwards there is a short afternoon meeting where everybody learns about the rest of the day's program - so straight away - we are going to be welcomed by a colourful shining metropolis full of skyscrapers, galleries, shops, restaurants and yellow cabs. Finally, in the evening there is a discussion of the day's stage of the camp play and then everyone is ready for a disco, movie,a campfire, or any number of interesting and fun activities. This is why the children will come back home full of new skills, many beautiful memories, and the experience of a true bilingual camp.