12 best summer language camps

Schoolchildren who are not indifferent to world football and never miss a Premier League game can take the opportunity to combine their passion with the desire to improve spoken English in a short time. The summer language camp, created on the basis of the Manchester City Football Academy, will help them with this. For study and recreation, teenagers aged 9-17 are invited here. The educational program includes 15 hours of training under the guidance of the best trainers, and the same amount of time is devoted to linguistic courses. Classes are held in groups of 12 people, with boys and girls studying separately.

The duration of a standard shift at City Football Academy is 14 days. The cost of the trip per person is approximately £2,700.This amount includes accommodation on campus on a full board basis, use of the local library, computer lab and recreation areas. From entertainment, children are offered sightseeing trips to iconic places in Manchester (the Stadium and the National Football Museum), as well as various competitions, theme parties and other cultural events directly on the territory of the Academy.

Another foreign camp for teenagers, which can rightfully be called the best in terms of the ratio of educational and entertainment parts, is Ridley College, located in St. Catharines, Canada. In this oldest private school, children aged 9-17 can not only learn to communicate fluently in English, but also see with their own eyes the most impressive sights of the country: Niagara Falls on the border with the United States, Crystal Beach, the CN Tower and other interesting objects.

The school program is adapted to different levels of language proficiency, so it is easily perceived by any teenager. For more productive training in the camp, special settlement conditions are provided - children are accommodated in double rooms, which they share with a peer of the same gender who arrived from another country. This technique allows students to overcome the psychological barrier and freely operate with the learned words in order to use them in conversation with foreigners. The cost of a three-week stay at Ridley College starts from 5,000 Canadian dollars per person. Payment for the flight, consular fees and services of the tour operator is not included in this amount.

The Les Elfes language camp is located in perhaps the most picturesque place in Switzerland - the expensive and popular ski resort of Verbier. The minimum age of students in this institution is 7 years. Students are divided into groups by age and, depending on the level of preparation, can attend standard or intensive courses in English, German, Spanish or French. The main emphasis in the training program is on the development of speaking skills, and for better assimilation of the material, training is carried out not only in the classroom, but also continues during gaming sessions and excursions.

For a two-week stay (namely, the duration of one shift at Les Elfes), you will have to pay from 4,420 Swiss francs. This is the minimum amount, which includes language lessons according to the chosen scheme, study materials, accommodation, meals, insurance and extracurricular activities. At the end of the course, each student receives a special certificate. An interesting fact is that, unlike the other participants in the rating, the Les Elfes camp accepts children not only in summer, but also in winter. Up to 130 students can be accommodated here at the same time.

The well-known English school for girls, Moreton Hall School, located on the border of England and Wales, stops its work from July to August and turns into an international camp for learning English.The duration of one arrival ranges from 1 to 7 weeks; families with children from 3 years old are accepted for accommodation. A unique methodology, in which great importance is given not only to the educational part, but also to the entertainment component, allows you to enjoy a joint family vacation and, without much effort, improve your knowledge of a foreign language.

Guests are accommodated in the residence of the school. The maximum number of people living in a room is 3 people. Training courses are held for groups with different levels of knowledge, up to 15 students in each class. The extra-curricular program includes swimming, dancing, theater, tennis and other hobby activities. The cost of living, meals and education at Moreton Hall School is from £1,900 per week. Air ticket, transfer, medical insurance, registration fee and some other documents and services are paid separately. Judging by the reviews, this is undoubtedly the best European co-educational camp based on one of the most prestigious institutions in the country.

The ABC Camp (“ABC on Baikal”) is certainly one of the most creative participants in our review. Starting from the location (territorially, the base is located in a very beautiful place, on the shore of a shallow bay of the famous Lake Baikal), and ending with our own teaching methods. The developed concept is based on a 10-day action-packed game, which is a mix of the slightly forgotten Soviet Zarnitsa and projects closer to the modern child, such as Mortal Combat. At the same time, everyone who became a member of Summer Town must adhere to a strict rule - “Not a word in Russian!”

The camp accepts teenagers from 10 years old and adults from 18 years old and older, with a level of English proficiency not lower than Pre-Intermediate. Living conditions at ABC Camp are quite spartan, which is in line with the general idea of ​​outdoor recreation. Children are accommodated in camping tents, on the territory of the summer town there is a washing complex, a dining room, tents for games and gazebos for classes. The perimeter of the camp is guarded around the clock. The cost of one shift in 2019 depends on the chosen season and starts from 11,800 rubles. The road to the object and back is not included in this amount and is paid separately.

Children's language camp Kids in Orange operates from a fairly well-known English school in St. Petersburg Orange Language Center.During the summer holidays, children from 7 to 15 years old can usefully relax in it, having fun with their peers and learning the wisdom of a foreign language. The camp differs from other similar structures by longer shifts (20 days versus the usual 14), which take place at the Svyazist recreation center (Leningrad region), in a place with beautiful nature and under round-the-clock security.

The cost of a full ticket in 2019 is 58,020 rubles. However, on the site in-orange.ru you can find a list of discounts that are provided to the students of the Center, children from the same family or those who re-select Kids in Orange for their summer holidays. English classes are held every day (at least 1.5 hours), and in their free time, children are given the opportunity to show their talents in a variety of team competitions and events. Meals in the camp are 5 times a day, there is a quiet hour and a mandatory hang-up at 22.15. For older children, from 15 years old and above, the school offers to participate in the Teens in Orange program, specially designed for this age group.

"Smart Holidays" is a developing program for teaching English outside of school, which was developed in St. Petersburg back in 2000. Today, not only residents of St. Petersburg, but also schoolchildren from other cities of our country can become its participants. To do this, just visit the summer camp of the same name, where an experienced teaching staff will help you better navigate in a foreign language.The organization is developing dynamically and is in great demand and trust of parents. The numbers can serve as proof of this: today, Smart Vacations hosts about 500-600 guests per shift, while in the first race the number of applicants slightly exceeded the figure of 20 people.

The camp is located on the territory of the recreation center "Blue Lake", Leningrad region, pos. Tsvelodubovo. Staying in this ecologically clean place, surrounded by a pine forest, has a beneficial effect on the child's immunity, making him more resilient and strong. And an intensive English course, aimed at developing conversational skills and practicing grammatical structures, allows you to combine health benefits with the benefits of mental growth. The camp accepts children from 7 to 17 years old. Teenagers are united in groups by age and settled in 2-storey brick buildings. Security and a doctor work around the clock. The cost of the ticket is 55,010 rubles. Transfer in both directions is paid additionally.

The federal network "Unium" has been operating in the Russian market of services for a long time - more than 20 years. Starting its activity as a regular university preparation course, during this time the organization has expanded so much that it opened its educational centers in many large cities of Russia, and also began to take schoolchildren to summer camps for children from 10 years old.

One of the most popular destinations offered by this language school is, of course, summer on the Black Sea coast.During the 14 days of the shift, children will be able to study at the Unium Academy, take part in exciting games and quests, go on excursions and, of course, swim in the sea water to their heart's content. The foreign language program includes a conversational English course to expand vocabulary and improve communication skills. Classes are held daily, and after they finish, the guys prepare the final project - a video, a performance or a quiz in English. The cost of rest, excluding the road, is almost 77,000 rubles. For accommodation, guests are provided with a four-star hotel "Gorki Panorama", located in Sochi.

A good children's summer camp with the only "minus" - it works only 2 months, June and July.Otherwise, Fun English Holiday is quite worthy competition to other participants in our rating, offering its guests comfortable rooms, well-groomed territory, as well as a varied educational and entertainment program. The organization is based in the Moscow region, in the Krasnaya Gvozdika health center, where the camp occupies 2 buildings. Vacationers are accommodated in two- and three-room suites with all amenities and a bed with an orthopedic mattress. For children, 5 meals a day are provided. There is an indoor swimming pool and a multifunctional sports complex that guests of the camp can use.

English is studied here at least 3 hours a day. The main focus is on conversational practice with immersion in the language environment without going abroad. The material is presented in an accessible form of exciting games, where experienced foreign teachers with extensive work experience act as presenters. In addition to training, the camp hosts various sports competitions, scientific workshops, discos and internal events. The cost of one shift at Fun English Holiday is 48,000 rubles. in 14 days. Age restrictions - 9-16 years.

The creative language camp "United Kingdom" invites children from 6 to 17 years old, offering them to relax in nature, gain new experiences and raise their English skills to a new level in a relaxed atmosphere. As in other similar organizations, the emphasis here is on the game presentation of information.Schoolchildren improve their spoken language and repeat the rules under the guidance of professional teachers with extensive teaching experience.

According to the degree of language training, students are divided into separate groups, up to 12 people. Classes are held daily according to a specially developed communicative methodology, and last at least 1.5 hours. All counselors working in the camp have a specialized education or are graduate students of pedagogical or linguistic universities. The program of the "United Kingdom" is carried out on the territory of the boarding house "Lesnoy Gorodok", which is located in one of the most picturesque corners of the Moscow region, just 15 km from the Moscow Ring Road. The cost of living does not depend on the selected date of arrival and is 49,950 rubles. for a 14 day shift per person.

The Educational Linguistic Center MILC (Moscow Innovative Language Center) was established in 2010, and since then it has been rightfully considered one of the most reputable institutions in this field. Over the past years, on the basis of the organization, a bilingual kindergarten, a Family Travel Club and several International language camps have been opened.

For children who are not going to travel abroad, MILC offers a comfortable stay in ecologically clean areas of the nearest suburbs - Kurkino and Khimki. At the request of parents, you can choose two accommodation options, daytime or round-the-clock. The cost of a check-in for 14 days depends on the purchased package: 38,500 or 42,000 rubles. respectively. Regardless of the type of stay, all children participate in compulsory English lessons (14 academ.hours per shift), whose teachers are native speakers. In addition, the camp program includes one theatrical performance in English, daily themed events, walks, creative and culinary master classes and other interesting activities. The MILC camp is designed to accept teenagers from 10 years old. There is a discount for members of large families.

The main difference between the Montana Camp summer school is its multilingualism. While most similar children's institutions offer only English, in this camp near Moscow you can improve your knowledge of the basics of German, French and even Chinese. As stated on the company's website, classes are conducted by the so-called "native speakers" - people with professional linguistic education who will help you learn the correct pronunciation, protect you from mistakes and teach children to the natural pace of speech. After analyzing the experience of past years, Montana Camp calculated the optimal duration of lessons - no more than 3 hours a day.

Geographically, the camp is located in Kolomna, 110 km from Moscow. In addition to teaching foreign languages, teachers and counselors organize interesting dance and sports events for their guests. Here you can join the origins of cinematic art, attend creative workshops, quests, parties and discos. Children from 8 to 17 years old are accepted for accommodation. The cost of a two-week shift depends on the chosen program and starts from the amount of 51,000 rubles.This price also includes five meals a day and a transfer from the office on Warsaw highway to the recreation center and back.